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Writer, mother, and empath with a love of nature, sarcasm, and abundant sleep. #binders
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Best Teeth Aligners Of 2022

Best Teeth Aligners Of 2022

Forbes — Make sure your teeth and gums are healthy before starting at-home teeth aligners, says Victoria Veytsman, D.D.S., a cosmetic dentist at Cosmetic Dental Studios in Beverly Hills, California and New York City. "If you have a history of poor oral hygiene or gum disease, it can worsen the problem.
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Here's what we know about the COVID med Evusheld

Here's what we know about the COVID med Evusheld

singlecare.com — CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: As experts learn more about the novel coronavirus, news and information changes. For the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Evusheld, a COVID-19 prevention medication manufactured by AstraZeneca, received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Dec.
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7 foods to eat for hyperthyroidism

7 foods to eat for hyperthyroidism

singlecare.com — Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland, the butterfly-shaped gland near the front of your neck, secretes too much thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormones are responsible for keeping your metabolism in check. When you have an overactive thyroid, you may experience symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, increased appetite, rapid heart rate, frequent bowel movements, and persistent nervousness.
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What you need to know about the new COVID pill

What you need to know about the new COVID pill

singlecare.com — CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: As experts learn more about the novel coronavirus, news and information changes. For the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention What is molnupiravir?
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Is exercise safe with diabetes?

Is exercise safe with diabetes?

singlecare.com — Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is a chronic health condition in which too much sugar remains in the bloodstream. When we eat, our food is broken down into sugar, or glucose, that is released into the bloodstream, triggering the pancreas to produce a hormone called insulin.
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8 treatment plans for adult acne

8 treatment plans for adult acne

singlecare.com — Acne is most common in the teenage years , but it doesn't always end after puberty. In many people, acne blemishes resolve in their 30s, but it's possible for older adults to get acne, too. "Acne is the most common skin disorder period," says Flor Mayoral, MD , a dermatologist at Mayoral Dermatology in Coral Gables, Florida.
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What causes inflammation?

What causes inflammation?

singlecare.com — If you've ever strained a muscle or come down with a case of the common cold, you've experienced inflammation; it's your body's first line of defense against injury, illness, and disease. But inflammation can also occur due to autoimmune disorders like Crohn's disease, which causes the body to target and attack it's own healthy tissues.
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6 chronic health conditions that exercise can prevent

6 chronic health conditions that exercise can prevent

singlecare.com — Working out can reduce your risk for these chronic diseases-and improve symptoms You know that exercise is good for you, but you just can't find the time to squeeze in a workout. Here's a little extra motivation to get moving: A regular fitness routine has far-reaching health benefits.
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Want to lower your blood pressure naturally?

Want to lower your blood pressure naturally?

singlecare.com — In many cases, what causes high blood pressure is mysterious. It's attributed to a mixture of family history, age, stress levels, lifestyle factors, and health conditions. What's not so uncertain? The treatments for this common condition. If you're diagnosed with hypertension, there are established methods to decrease your numbers.
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What a change in hormones can do for women's health

What a change in hormones can do for women's health

singlecare.com — When dealing with mental health issues like anxiety and depression, it's easy to overlook hormone dysregulation-but balanced hormones are vital not only for a healthy body, but also for a healthy mind. Hormones, or chemicals made in glands of the endocrine system, are regulators of many bodily processes.
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Is it safe to take an antihistamine every day?

Is it safe to take an antihistamine every day?

singlecare.com — What are antihistamines? | Can I take antihistamines every day? | Best antihistamines for daily use | Side effects | Discontinuing antihistamines | Other allergy treatments If springtime flowers bring sniffling, sneezing, and itching, you're not alone.
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Do you know the most common side effects from the flu shot?

Do you know the most common side effects from the flu shot?

singlecare.com — We're still in the midst of a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, but flu season is fast approaching, too. As the Delta variant of the coronavirus widely circulates across the United States, healthcare providers say it's more important than ever for people to get an influenza vaccine, or flu shot.
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What Is Pink Cloud?

What Is Pink Cloud?

Forbes — Pink cloud syndrome is akin to the honeymoon phase at the onset of a new relationship, says Sternlicht. "It's an intense joy that some individuals experience when they stop engaging with their addiction. Pink clouds often take hold early in recovery-sometimes within the first few days," he says, adding that the length of the phase varies from individual to individual.
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Piaget's Stages Of Cognitive Development

Piaget's Stages Of Cognitive Development

Forbes — Piaget studied how children develop mental models for the world around them as they grow, says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in Menlo Park, California.
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16 Foods To Eat To Lose Weight

16 Foods To Eat To Lose Weight

Forbes — The following foods can support weight loss and boost your overall health in a variety of ways. Lean protein sources like chicken, turkey and grass-fed lean beef help keep you full, decrease cravings and stabilize blood sugar, says Feit. Plant-based proteins like legumes, beans and lentils have the same benefits, and they're high in fiber as well, so they promote satiety.
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The overwhelmed heroine of 'The Lost Daughter' walked out on her kids. These real-life mothers di...

The overwhelmed heroine of 'The Lost Daughter' walked out on her kids. These real-life mothers di...

INSIDER — In "The Lost Daughter," a burned-out mom walks out on her daughters, not returning for three years. Real-life women who did the same cited abusive marriages and stalled careers as reasons for leaving. Experts say there's a sexist double standard for moms, who often feel guilt and shame for leaving.
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What Is The Keto Flu?

What Is The Keto Flu?

Forbes — If you're planning to try a keto diet, here's a handful of steps you can take to minimize your chances of experiencing keto flu symptoms (or reduce their severity). Instead of cutting nearly all the carbohydrates out of your diet immediately, reduce them gradually over a longer period of time to help reduce symptoms, suggests Roach.
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A woman who had a baby at 54 wants other women to know 'your time clock is not what you think it ...

A woman who had a baby at 54 wants other women to know 'your time clock is not what you think it ...

INSIDER — Carolyn Aronson got pregnant with her second daughter at age 54. Her first pregnancy, at 40, was a completely different experience. Between 1997 and 2019, there has been a 745% increase in pregnancies in women over 50. South Floridian Carolyn Aronson was 54 when she gave birth to her now 10-month-old daughter, Aliya.
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Burnt-out school teachers say they are having to 'beg, borrow, and steal' to cover for missing st...

Burnt-out school teachers say they are having to 'beg, borrow, and steal' to cover for missing st...

INSIDER — Teachers are spread even thinner than before, with some having to quarantine because of exposure. In a school in New Jersey, one-third of the school is in quarantine because of Omicron. Some parents are demanding virtual school, educators argue that's not the best option.
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Parents of kids who still can't get vaccinated are feeling deflated: 'It just feels like we're sc...

Parents of kids who still can't get vaccinated are feeling deflated: 'It just feels like we're sc...

INSIDER — Pfizer announced in mid-December that the vaccine rollout for kids was going to be delayed. Parents of kids five and under are feeling deflated, after living for almost two years in a pandemic. Many of the children waiting for the vaccine can't wear masks, putting them at higher risk.
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Your Guide To Body Fat Percentage

Your Guide To Body Fat Percentage

Forbes — Though many of us gauge the state of our health based on our body weight, it's not the best method, says Sharon Zarabi, a registered dietician and program director at Northwell Health's Katz Institute of Women's Health in New York.
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How To Gain Weight

How To Gain Weight

Forbes — When it comes to gaining weight, don't rush it, experts say. Like weight loss, weight gain (particularly lean body mass) should be done gradually to allow the cardiovascular system to adjust, says Spencer Kroll, M.D., a board-certified internal medicine specialist at the Kroll Medical Group in Marlboro, New Jersey.
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Talking to kids about advertising

Talking to kids about advertising

National Geographic — "I need some Gatorade!" The demand from Cindy Marie Jenkins' five-year-old son caught her off guard since he'd never requested the drink before. When she asked why, his response was simple: "If I drink Gatorade, I'll be great at soccer!"
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What to do when a close friend ghosts you, according to experts

What to do when a close friend ghosts you, according to experts

INSIDER — As we get older, we have fewer but more genuine friendships. Losing a friend can come with grief, which makes it tougher to recover from. Friendship experts says some friendships are worth fighting for. In budding romantic relationships, being ghosted after a date or two seems to come with the territory these days.
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