General Health

Why It’s Important to Teach Your Kids About Safe Sex

Image Source: Unsplash Giving your children “the talk” can be the single most uncomfortable moment of raising them. After all, it insinuates that you acknowledge that your baby is growing up and potentially engaging in activities that many of us refuse to discuss out loud.  […]

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Why Eco-Friendly Transportation Can Benefit Your Health

Image Source: Pixabay Transportation has been a hotbed of argument and an ever-growing concern for the green movement for decades. Harmful emissions from vehicles and the need for alternative fuels, in particular, have often taken center stage. In fact in 2012, air pollution alone was […]

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Fitness on a Budget

6 Tips for Speedier Recovery from Broken Bones

Breaking a bone can cause considerable pain and distress. Besides the initial injury, you need to learn new ways to do almost everything from showering, commuting to work and maneuvering through the grocery store. If you’re an athlete, you need to adjust your training routine […]

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How Does Alcohol Affect the Brain?

Image Source: Unsplash Over 50% of people over the age of 18 in the United States drink each month. Almost 27% of people over the age of 18 admit to binge drinking. While you might think a bottle of beer or glass of liquor isn’t […]

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The Pros and Cons of Facebook for Your Health

Image Source: Unsplash Facebook is everywhere. Not only do you likely use it every day, it’s mentioned in movies and on TV, on the news, in podcasts, and by the people you know. As possibly the most successful social media platform ever, Facebook has grown […]

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General Health

7 Great Alternatives to Medication for Tackling Anxiety

When you’re experiencing panic attacks, suffering from a specific phobia or battling generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), many people will recommend speaking to your doctor, beginning a course of medication and attending therapy. This can work, but some prescriptions commonly used to treat these disorders can […]

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How Reading Can Help Those Struggling With Depression

Image Source: Pixabay If you or someone you know are struggling with depression, you’re not alone. According to the World Health Organization, over 300 million people worldwide have depression, a leading cause of disability. Depression, which is often paired with anxiety, can make it difficult […]