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Nobody wants to share their home with bugs. That’s why, when we see ants or roaches, we often reach for a can of spray.
Or maybe you have an insect control company spray your home on a regular basis to prevent bug invasions. Some people go further and have their yards sprayed as well.
New research shows that when you use the most common type of bug spray, you are not only killing the insects, you may be killing yourself as well. … Read More
One in three American adults has high blood pressure. And millions of us take drugs for it.[1]
But blood pressure medications often don’t work well. And the side effects can be nasty. They include headaches, nausea, fatigue, and sexual problems in men.[2]
On top of that, they increase your risk for pancreatic and skin cancers.[3] [4]
You have other options.… Read More
We all know the frustration that comes with not being able to fall asleep.
You lie awake, tossing and turning, your mind racing. You know you’ll be miserable the next day because you’ll be exhausted and unproductive.
This thought feeds your anxiety, making it even more difficult to fall asleep.
It’s a vicious cycle.
Here’s something that might break the cycle.… Read More
As we head into the New Year, many of us have made resolutions to eat healthier.
Perhaps we want to lose weight. Or we want to lower our blood pressure or cholesterol.
But staying on a healthy diet is easier said than done. Perhaps you’ve already fallen off the wagon. If so, you’re not alone.
One study found that 95% of people fail to stay on their diets long enough to make a difference to their health.… Read More
Why do you exercise?
Chances are it’s for one or all of these reasons:
A new study shows that working out has another, perhaps unexpected benefit. It lowers the risk for seven types of cancers. … Read More
There’s no doubt that exercise is good for your health.
It lowers your blood pressure, helps manage your weight, reduces your risk of cancer, diabetes, and falls. It wards off fatigue and is linked with a longer lifespan.
Most people are aware of all this. Still, misinformation about exercise is rampant.
Let’s take a look at nine common myths…