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Supplements, Simplified: The Basics by Life Stage

Kids Talk to a pediatrician about how supplements can complement your child's healthy diet. Studies show that kids tend to consume too few essential fats (such as ALA, EPA, and DHA), which affect...
Supplements for Immunity

Supplements for Immunity

Along with a healthy diet and lifestyle, targeted supplements are an excellent way to support immune function. Here are some top recommendations. Vitamins Vitamin A and its precursor, beta carotene,...
Facials in Four Simple Steps

Facials in Four Simple Steps

You don't need costly spa services to give your skin what it needs to look fresh, healthy, and restored. The only necessary investments are time and a few quality products. Follow these simple tips...

Supplements for Fresher Ageless Skin

If you're noticing a few unwelcome changes in the mirror--such as crow's feet, laugh lines, and dry, rough skin--then it might be time to check out three supplements that have the research to prove...
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Early Musical Training May Aid Speech Development

Those piano lessons you had as a kid can pay off later in life. Researchers have found the strongest evidence yet that musical training in youth can help prevent declines in the ability to comprehend...

Summer Pet Care

We aren't the only ones who love summer. Our pets enjoy the season's long days and outdoor activities, too. A few simple steps can keep everyone healthy and happy. Cool Pets Start with drinking water...
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Stop Creaking: How to Ease Joint Pain

Joint pain can slow us down or stop us cold. It occurs when chronic inflammation wears down joints and other tissues, resulting in pain and stiffness. That inflammation can be the result of poor food...
St. John's Wort for depression

St. John’s Wort: Nature’s Antidepressant

Its symptoms can include chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, headaches, backaches, irritability, restlessness, and loss of interest in life. A person with depression may be chronically angry or sad...
New Tool for Depression

New Tool for Depression

The loss of actor and comedian Robin Williams has opened up a national conversation on depression. There are many tools available for people to try and cope with this mental illness. Recent studies...
soccer and elder health

Soccer can boost elder health

The recent World Cup showcased some of the planet's fittest athletes, but even much older adults can benefit from playing soccer. A group of 27 previously untrained men ages 63 to 75 began twice-...