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'Gluteal amnesia' is real – a damaging muscle weakness that's more common than you think. Take this self-test, then use these three exercises to bring your glutes back to life: https://t.co/Bep25hU87f
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Blueberries have lots of phytonutrients that may fight inflammation and lessen pain. If it's not berry season, frozen blueberries can have the same or even more nutrients than fresh. https://t.co/JrtBYHZwb2
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Benzene is one of the substances that the Environmental Protection Agency calls a “known human carcinogen.” A report found that 44 hand sanitizer products contained benzene. Other products that contain this chemical: https://t.co/g59V70D4o5
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Purple-fleshed sweet potatoes are thought to contain super-high levels of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents. As these substances pass through your system, they balance out free radicals. https://t.co/tKD8nL6GzG
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Jesse Jackson hospitalized today with progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP. PSP is a rare neurodegenerative disease that is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease because its symptoms are similar. The disease affects an estimated 10 to 12 people out of every 100,000. Because
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Are you getting enough Vitamin D? A few minutes of sunlight on your skin provides vitamin D. skin. Just a few minutes a day on your hands and face should do the trick. But you can also get it from food. https://t.co/xjNuy5vdfW
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Stand up at your desk. Sitting for hours at a time isn’t great for your circulation or your back. It weakens leg muscles and slows the blood flow in your legs, which could cause a clot. If you’re a desk jockey at work, consider a standing desk instead. It may take a little while
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Your body needs vitamin B12 to keep blood cells healthy and to make your nerves work right. Here are some signs that you're low on this vitamin: https://t.co/CYmVAzp0fT
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A woman’s severe shingles case highlights why experts urge all adults 50 and older to get vaccinated – protection that new research shows may also lower dementia and heart risks. https://t.co/S20m8DqNf7
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Did you know orange juice provides nearly 500 milligrams of potassium per 1-cup serving? You can squeeze it yourself, but store-bought brands add in calcium and vitamin D to strengthen bones and teeth. https://t.co/2dplfYifrQ
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Your waist is an easy measuring stick for good health. That's partly because it helps estimate a type of fat called "visceral," which forms deep inside your belly area and around your organs. In general, the larger your waist, the more likely you are to have it. Too much of any
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Are you feeling a little bloated? These foods may help prevent extra air in your abdomen. https://t.co/7Ich1wt5hm
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We all need protein, but we don't need the same amount. Our needs vary, depending on age, weight, and other factors. For example, some health groups recommend extra protein for athletes. Learn more about the amount of protein you need and healthy sources to try:
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If you're looking for an easy way to reduce stress, decluttering your environment may be a good place to start. Here are the mental health benefits of decluttering: https://t.co/L8zrwtw9ev
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Getting active strengthens the muscles that support your joints. Aerobic exercise (or cardio) helps your most important muscle: your heart. Because you'll be exercising several times a week, start thinking about what activities appeal to you, whether they're swimming, tennis,
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When your body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells, you can’t get enough oxygen to your tissues. That can make you weak and tired, and sometimes short of breath. More information: https://t.co/K3qPtvvDBz
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For people with chronic conditions such as diabetes, smart tattoos, which use nanosensors embedded in the skin, could replace daily finger pricks or bulky monitoring devices. https://t.co/VlxgpM6Plo
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When new hair doesn’t grow fast enough to replace the amount of your hair that falls out daily, alopecia occurs. Hair loss can be a temporary reaction to certain conditions, but it can also be permanent. One preliminary study showed that receiving a scalp massage for four minutes
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Find out why sitting for long stretches at a time is bad for your health. https://t.co/rkm0C34EOK
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From baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to apple cider vinegar and turmeric, there are supposedly lots of ways to naturally whiten your teeth. What you should know before you try any of them: https://t.co/0C5thYOBrz
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