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Healthy Diet & Nutrition
High Fat? Low Fat? The Newest Diet Controversy
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Jane Farrell
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It used to be that we avoided eating fat, ignoring everything else. Remember candy ads that boasted how the high … Read More→
Author: Eliana Osborn
Eliana Osborn has worked in higher education since 2001. She lives on the US-Mexico border where she writes about issues involving communities and businesses.
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Medical Research
Can "Fake" Medicine Help You?
By
Jane Farrell
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Linda Buonanno dealt with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) for years, suffering serious pain and stomach issues. She got involved with … Read More→
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Women Also Bleed: Women + Hemophilia
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About 99% of those with the bleeding disorder hemophilia are men. Which can sometimes mask diagnosis of bleeding disorders in … Read More→
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Everything You Should Know About Hemophilia
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Imagine you are chopping vegetables for stir fry and slice your finger. Normally, it bleeds (and hurts). You apply some … Read More→
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Back-to-School Healthy Habits for Families
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
The end of summer means the resumption of routines for most families. This can be a great time to build … Read More→
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Mental & Emotional Health
An Almost Unknown Psychedelic to Kick the Habit
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Addiction is a public-health crisis in America today, without many good treatment options. But researchers are looking into ibogaine, an … Read More→
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Mental & Emotional Health
Treating PTSD with Psychedelics
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Even if you’ve never used illegal drugs, you probably have some idea what LSD and other psychedelic substances do to … Read More→
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Mental & Emotional Health
I Tried Ketamine for Depression
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
I’ve been treated for major depressive disorder for my entire adult life. I’ve been lucky enough to respond well to … Read More→
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Skin cancer
Skin Cancer Affects Everyone
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
No matter how you treated your skin when you were young, you can still work to protect it as you … Read More→
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Well-being
Try Some Tai Chi
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
With roots in 12th-century China, tai chi is a form of moving meditation that can help both your body and … Read More→
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Dental Health
How to Avoid Jaw Problems
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
We get so excited when babies get their first teeth—that tiny sharp bit of white poking up out of smooth … Read More→
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Hip Health
Do You Really Need A Hip Replacement?
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
If your hips hurt, every position is uncomfortable. Sitting or standing, walking or even lying down—nothing gives you relief. These … Read More→
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Osteoarthritis
How to Conquer Knee Pain
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Standing up slowly, maybe with a little sigh or grunt? No one wants to admit to such a thing. Joints … Read More→
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Breast Cancer
Cancer Center
Telling Your Kids and Grandkids about Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Carol saw her doctor about a lump in her breast in early December. By the time the mammogram and biopsy … Read More→
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Sexual Health
What You Need to Know about Birth Control
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Although it’s not often thought of this way, birth control has been one of the most important elements in women’s … Read More→
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Mental & Emotional Health
Folic Acid and Depression
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Vitamin B9, also known as folic acid, gets a lot of attention during pregnancy. It’s important for prenatal development, and … Read More→
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Style
Why Pay More? The Cool $3 Shopping Site
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Most of us who want to save money in supermarkets or drugstores are familiar with the blandly packaged, no-name products … Read More→
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Exercise
5 Science-Backed Ways Yoga Can Help You
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Editor’s note: Before starting yoga or any new exercise activity, be sure to check with your doctor. You can practice … Read More→
