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We’ve all heard about Candida or thrush, but what is it really – and can you catch it? 'Candida overgrowth' What is commonly known as “Candida” is basically a yeast infection, the most common of which is Candida albicans. This organism is usually present...

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New(ish) inventions being used for the first time by youngsters always presents a unique (and unforeseen) challenge for the parents raising them. Just ask previous generations of adults who have tried their best to regulate TV viewing, Internet access, etc. for the kid(s) they were raising. As...

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Here’s what most men buy at the shops: beef, chicken, sugary desserts and alcohol. Really! This is what the research firm Hartman Group recently found. These categories are also among the top sources of kilojoules in the average man’s diet. Beef and chicken are fine, but you know the...

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Get ready to batten down the hatches. Again. In a preseason forecast issued Thursday, Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project predicts the upcoming hurricane season that begins June 1 will again be busy, although not as bad as the brutal 2017 season. The forecast calls for...

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Every year as the weather starts to change, the debate begins as to whether or not to have the flu shot. According to Health24’s CyberDoc, Dr Heidi van Deventer, the best time to schedule your flu vaccine is in April before the flu season starts. Now is also the time when people start...

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If you want to slash your diabetes risk, you may want to start replacing some of your tried-and-true meal choices with legumes—especially lentils, according to a new study published in Clinical Nutrition. After analysing the food consumption of 3,349 people at high risk of heart disease...

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In the last few years there have been a number of studies to suggest a high-protein diet can help you reach your weight-loss goals. Now, a new study has shed light on the link between protein in-take and weight-loss… and it may be the key to unlocking preventive treatment strategies for...

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Regardless of your opinion on eggs, let’s face it, you probably have a pack in your fridge. For me, eating eggs each morning is a good way to start the day. Not only because they taste rather good, but also because I’ve that they come with a number of benefits besides. Yet even I...

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Want to keep your brain young? To do so, we first need to find out what ages it in the first place. And a new study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has identified one previously overlooked factor: insulin resistance. Insulin-resistant people have trouble absorbing glucose, or blood...

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Raise your hand if you can’t get enough avo. (I’m raising my hand, too.) And honestly, who can blame you? Avocado makes toast, tacos and salads taste wayyyy better. And they can be eaten in practically any kind of dish, all day long. Plus, they’re pretty good for you…...

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Almond milk is everywhere. You pour it in your coffee, whirl it into your morning smoothies, or just drink it straight out of the bottle. Sure, it’s a little watery. But it’s made from almonds, so it must be good for you. Not so fast. A 2017 review in the Journal of Food Science and...

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Anyone who has a relative with any type of dementia is completely aware of just how big of an impact it has on the overall mood. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s, and sadly there is no cure for it. However – were you aware that exercising three times a week can...

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Not only do we need to undergo regular eye tests to ensure healthy vision, but there are also a couple of serious health problems that can be detected through eye examinations, such as diabetes and glaucoma. One of the more unusual diseases that can be detected through an eye examination is a...

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If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably been eyeing the fancy mail-in genetic tests that are all over the interwebs these days, wondering what they could possibly reveal about the secrets of your DNA. Although many offer entertaining insights—curious if you’re...

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Regardless of your opinion on eggs, let’s face it, you probably have a pack in your fridge. For me, eating eggs each morning is a good way to start the day. Not only because they taste rather good, but also because I’ve that they come with a number of benefits besides. Yet even I...