Over the last few years, I’ve paid more attention to health and science news. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Recently, I started hearing talk about an outbreak of monkeypox. The virus has been around for a long time. In years past, I wouldn’t have paid attention. But now, I pay more attention to…
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I’ve talked about it before, but I’ve struggled with being overweight for years. I have no one to blame but myself. The struggle is real. So, I’m always looking for ways to help lose weight and some belly fat. So, anytime I can find an article with helpful tips, I check it out…
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One of the most popular breakfast cereals has been unlucky for hundreds of people across America in recent months. Nearly 500 people have reported that Lucky Charms has caused them to get violently ill. They’re asking the government to have the cereal recalled. But so far, the FDA has done nothing…
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For years, doctors have been telling us that we might need to take a baby or low-dose aspirin to help fight heart disease. Depending on our family history, some people as young as 50 have started taking one small pill a day. But new research says that we need to reconsider that longtime advice…
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The pandemic has put a lot of strain on most medical professionals. It’s forcing them to work in a constant state of stress. But a recent court case here in Nashville could monumentally impact the nursing community. And this has nothing to do with COVID-19. This recent ruling could make nurses across the U.S. reconsider…
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Sleep is often a challenge for many people. My wife needs complete darkness to sleep well. And new research agrees with her. Scientists have found that even a little bit of light when sleeping can cause health issues for everyone…
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The Girl Scouts have been in the news lately. And while they usually promote cookie sales this time of year, you might be shocked by what people say. It stunned me when I learned that they were coming fire for their famed fundraiser. And, people have been taking out their frustration on young scouts…
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If you have a fitness tracking app on your arm or smartphone, you likely try to get 10,000 steps in per day. But have you ever wondered why that is the number we should try to achieve? I was curious and did some research. And I found out something interesting…
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Many people start their day with at least one cup of coffee. Some enjoy two, three, or a pot. For years, there’s been debate about just how good that morning pick-me-up is for you. Harvard researchers have weighed in with how many cups are the right amount…
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For many people, staying healthy throughout the holidays is a primary goal. The Omicron variant of COVID-19 still has us concerned. If you continue to worry about the virus, experts tell us to watch for five symptoms. But there’s one big issue with this…
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