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CBD: Safe and effective?
Interested in using CBD? Here's what you need to know about the risks and benefits of using this drug.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What you need to know
Learn about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for kids, the possible side effects, and the benefits of vaccination.
Candida cleanse diet: What does it treat?
Candida cleanse diets that replace processed food with fresh foods improve health but don't necessarily stop yeast overgrowth.
Cholesterol-lowering supplements may be helpful
Diet and exercise are proven ways to reduce cholesterol. Cholesterol-lowering supplements might help, too.
Coconut oil: Can it cure hypothyroidism?
This oil has been touted by some as a cure for hypothyroidism. Truth or hype?
Create a home gym without breaking the bank
Want to work out at home? Pick up low-cost products from a local fitness or sporting goods store, such as dumbbells and resistance bands. If you'd rather not spend a penny on exercise equipment, use ordinary household items, such as a staircase for step training. Try pushups and squats. Round up friends or neighbors for regular group walks. Plan routes through your neighborhood.
Curcumin: Can it slow cancer growth?
Some research suggests that curcumin may help prevent or treat cancer.
Diabetes treatment: Can cinnamon lower blood sugar?
Learn what cinnamon's role may be as part of a diabetes treatment plan.
Diabetic neuropathy: Can dietary supplements help?
Along with a healthy diet, some vitamin and antioxidant products might play a role in preventing or slowing this common diabetes complication.
Did you exercise today? Reward yourself!
After you exercise, take a few minutes to savor the good feelings that exercise creates. Reflect on what you've just accomplished. This type of internal reward can help you make a long-term commitment to regular exercise. External rewards can help, too. When you reach a longer range goal, treat yourself to a new pair of walking shoes or new tunes to enjoy while you exercise.
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