What Is Hepatitis? Deciphering the Difference
Taking care of every part of your body is essential, including your liver. The liver helps in a number of bodily functions from producing...
Getting Back in Shape in 2018? Great, but Do It Safely
Getting into shape or losing a few pounds is a worthy New Year's resolution, but one that comes with a warning: Take it slow.
Jumping...
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Are People Using Medical Marijuana for the Right Conditions?
Over 30 states in the U.S. allow marijuana use for qualifying health conditions. But are people really using it for the right reasons?
That was the question lead author Kevin...
The Harms of Pornography Addiction
Mere decades ago, saying porn in public might have resulted in sideways glances and quieted conversations. Now, porn is a mainstream pastime—and it ushers in several real-world problems.
According...
Bigorexia—When Bodybuilding Goes Too Far
Bigger and better is the name of the game for bodybuilders. For the sake of public show, bodybuilders will adhere to a strict weight training and diet routine that...
Eating Healthy
Avoiding Extra Calories at Holiday Parties
Holiday parties are fun social gatherings, but they can also be diet disasters. Here's how to enjoy yourself while sparing yourself hundreds of extra calories.
First, eat healthy in the hours leading up to the...
Benefits of Probiotics: Why You Should Take One Every Day
When most people hear the word bacteria, they want to run in the other direction. However, there are types of bacteria that are good for the human body too. In order for people to...
Need to Lower Blood Sugar? Why Diabetics Should Try Eating Cucumber
Diabetes is a huge problem for Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 30 million Americans are dealing with the condition. As a result, it is crucial that...
Why Are People Eating Collagen? Is It the Next Great Supplement?
All health and wellness trends point towards collagen—not the kind that's already in your body, but the kind you buy at a health store. Like most fads, science doesn't entirely back up the use...
Teen Health
Anxiety Disorder and Society’s Perceptions Shown Accurately in Mystery Novel
A very popular mystery novel, The Woman in Cabin 10, shows Lo Blacklock, the main character, with a severe anxiety disorder. Her narration details traumatic...