Fitness and Wellness

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What Are Superfoods and Why are People Going Crazy Over Them?

Although there’s no scientific definition of “superfoods,” it usually pertains to food rich in compounds like antioxidants, fiber, and fatty acids that can be extremely beneficial to a person — promoting optimal health and wellness while preventing sickness. The notion of defining food as a ‘superfood’ is more in line with underscoring a desire for a healthy […]

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The Sick and Elderly: COVID-19’s Worst-affected Demographic

America’s first encounter with the coronavirus pandemic was less than a month after the World Health Organization (WHO) shed light on the virus’ existence. According to data from WHO, health authorities in China confirmed that a number of people in the Hubei Province capital, Wuhan, were being treated for pneumonia. At the time of confirmation by Chinese health authorities, the pneumonia came from an

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Strive for Better Health and Prepare to Be Your Family’s Caregiver during Hard Times

There’s a common saying in management: don’t let a good crisis go to waste. And it certainly applies to the pandemic. While many of us are unable to contribute directly to a cure, we can certainly take valuable lessons from this period of turmoil. One area that deserves greater attention is health. Not only in

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Drug Problems Are Mostly Medical

The federal Health Resources and Services Administration recently granted Boise’s Central District Health $1 million to fight opioid addiction in Valley County. While Idaho is not a hotbed of opioid addiction, statistical data points out a looming problem in the future. The Problem with Prescriptions Idaho records fewer opioid addiction cases compared to most states

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Non-Toxic Skincare Rituals: 5 Homemade Treats for Your Skin

Here’s a newsflash for you: The commercial products you’re delightfully slathering on your face contain nasty chemicals that can cause serious health problems. Research suggests that personal care products in the market today contain harmful chemicals called phthalates, which is a component in creating plastic. Phthalates are used in cosmetics and skincare products to extend

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Be a Role Model: How to Show a Healthy Lifestyle for Your Children

It’s been said that the home is every children’s first school, and parents are their first teachers. That’s never been any truer than teaching your children how to live a healthy lifestyle. Whatever your child learns at home will be something they’ll carry with them until they become adults. You want to make sure that

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