Keeping up with what’s healthy can feel overwhelming at times. Eggs are bad for you, eggs are good for you; fats are bad for you, some fats are good for you. The reality is that certain things have always been bad for us, but truth sometimes gets lost in the...
Melanoma. It isn’t the most common type of skin cancer, but it is the most deadly. It takes its name from the fact that it most often forms within melanocytes, the cells in your body that produce melanin. Though not nearly as common, melanoma may also form in...
As people become more and more likely to spend the majority of their time indoors, vitamin D deficiency becomes more common. This deficiency leads to an enormous array of health issues, particularly to the bones and skin. Sometimes called the sunshine vitamin due to...
Most people have heard the statistic that their bodies are 60 percent water; however, did you also know that 20 percent of your body is made of protein? Proteins are like the construction crew in your body. They transport substances, build others, and convert energy...
While your body needs moderate amounts of sodium to function properly, excess salt intake causes a variety of chronic health issues, including high blood pressure and increased risk of heart disease. Are Salt and Sodium the Same Thing? People often use the words...
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