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Over 40 million Americans were diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and even more experiencing bouts of anxiety, it is extremely common. The high prevalence means a high volume of anti-anxiety prescription medication like Valium, Xanax, Ativan and Klonopin that help to promote calmness. And while these drugs, coupled with therapy can be extremely useful, they …

The scientist said that modern life — with its technological and chemical “progress” — is likely to blame for human fertility. Though women’s infertility got a lot of attention, male infertility has also made headlines in recent years, as research sheds light on the dramatic decline in sperm concentration and quality. According to the largest …

Canola oil is commonly advertised as a healthy oil and is especially promoted as a healthy alternative to saturated fats such as coconut oil and butter. It also tops the list of the American Heart Association’s “better-for-you” cooking oils, a list that includes corn oil, olive oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, soybean oil and sunflower oil. …

Most of the time people’s mindset about calories is if you expend more calories than you consume then you will lose weight. This sounds simple but as many of you have personally experienced, it’s rarely ever that straightforward. Counting calories can lead to an unhealthy relationship with food and it also can lead to poor …

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. This protein helps foods hold their shape. Most cereals, bread, and kinds of pasta contain gluten. Some people have a gluten intolerance. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which gluten damages the small intestine, and nonceliac gluten sensitivity is a food intolerance that leads …

When you take a look at every single food package in the grocery store you will be overwhelmed with the health claims that each product is offering. Each box has its walking advertisement of how it will help you support your health goals. This is what you’ll see for every sections and aisle from the …

A lot of people are trying to break from sugar addiction; they are turning to sugar substitutes. And this is a win-win—little to no calories, fewer blood sugar rollercoasters and still satisfies sweet cravings. If you take into consideration it becomes clear that the hype is too good to be true. Food manufacturers are making …

By stabilizing blood glucose levels and supporting body’s fat burn mode, intermittent fasting demonstrated a lot of these improvements. It shows that the higher your metabolic fitness, the less risk you have for metabolic dysfunction, which can eventually manifest as  insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, high triglycerides, heart disease, cancer and …

The bottom of their feet was cracked and entirely covered in a gross build-up of dry and hardened skin that is guaranteed to have you passing on your lunch. It took an expert to remove the dead skin, with TikTok user @minke328 sharing the process in a video online that has now been watched over …