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Mindfulness exercises
Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.
Natural acne treatment: What's most effective?
Natural acne treatment comes in various forms. Some may be beneficial.
Natural remedies for depression: Are they effective?
For some people, certain herbal and dietary supplements seem to help with depression, but more studies are needed on their effectiveness and side effects.
Phosphatidylserine supplements: Can they improve memory?
Phosphatidylserine holds some promise as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's and other memory problems.
Pomegranate juice: A cure for prostate cancer?
Early research suggested that pomegranate juice could slow the growth of prostate cancer, but more-rigorous trials failed to confirm those results.
Posture check: Do you stand up straight?
Good posture minimizes strain on your joints and muscles, which can help prevent aches and pains. So what's good posture? When you're standing, keep your chest held high and your shoulders back and relaxed. Try not to tilt your head forward, backward or sideways. Pull in your abdomen and buttocks. Make sure your knees are relaxed, not locked. Keep your feet parallel and your weight balanced evenly on both feet.
Posture: Align yourself for good health
Good posture helps prevent pain and injury, boosts confidence and mood. Improving your posture will take time and effort, but the benefits are worth it.
Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know
Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain 'good' bacteria that might help treat or prevent illness. Should they be part of your diet?
Prolotherapy: Solution to low back pain?
Prolotherapy may help low back pain, but proof remains elusive.
Rett syndrome
This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.
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