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Coronavirus: Seniors Are Showing Odd Symptoms

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, Featured Article, General Health, Health Warning, Immune Health, Mental Health

By now most of us know the main symptoms of COVID-19: a fever, cough, and shortness of breath. 

But doctors are noticing something strange in older coronavirus patients. They may have none of these signs. 

Instead, some show an entirely different range of symptoms.[1]

Doctors have found that older coronavirus patients may just feel “off” at first. Their behavior may change.… Read More

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Coronavirus: Will Summer Save Us?

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, Featured Article, General Health, Health Warning

As winter ends, cases of seasonal flu and colds dwindle. Could the same thing happen with COVID-19?

Viruses surge in winter for three reasons:[1]

  1. Viruses are more stable in cold, dry conditions with low levels of sunlight.
  2. People spend more time together indoors during the colder months. This allows viruses to spread from person to person easier.
  3. Our immune systems may be weakened due to a vitamin D deficiency caused by lack of sunlight.
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Never Eat This Oil

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, General Health, Health Warning

When it comes to food oils, we have a confusing array of choices when we go to the grocery store. 

Olive oil… corn oil… canola oil… peanut oil… soybean oil… sunflower oil… safflower oil…and many others. 

Which ones should you be eating?

A new study shows that the most widely consumed oil may also be the unhealthiest.[i] 

In 2015, researchers from the University of California, Riverside gave mice soybean oil.… Read More

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8 Weird Pooping Habits Explained by Science

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, General Health, Gut Health

Everyone poops, but no one wants to talk about it.

As a result, we know surprisingly little about this everyday activity.

So here are the explanations for eight weird pooping habits you’ve probably wondered about.

  1. Why does coffee make you poop? Research shows 30% of people feel the urge after drinking their morning java.[i]

    Coffee stimulates your colon. This may be due to its chlorogenic acid content.
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The Antidote to a Failed New Year’s Diet

In All Health Watch, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Weight Loss

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

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Slash Your Risk for 7 Types of Cancer

In All Health Watch, Cancer, Featured Article, Fitness and Exercise, General Health

Why do you exercise?

Chances are it’s for one or all of these reasons:

  • It helps you stay thinner.
  • You feel better after you do it.
  • It helps prevent heart disease and diabetes.
  • It helps you sleep better. 
  • You enjoy doing the activity.

A new study shows that working out has another, perhaps unexpected benefit. It lowers the risk for seven types of cancers. … Read More