Author: Bongane Nxumalo
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The Importance of Taking An Allergy Test
With over 50 million people in the United States living with allergies, it has become more than a “minor inconvenience” of having to avoid certain foods or pets. Allergies can be triggered by a wide range of substances. From foods and medication, to pollen and insect bites, allergens are everywhere. This is why it’s so…
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The Health Benefits of Having Plants In Your Home
Plants have the ability to brighten up a room, adding color and vibrancy to any space. From roses to lavender, there’s a wide variety to pick from. However, it seems like plants may do more for us than just serve an aesthetic purpose. Plants have medicinal properties, aiding our health and well-being in numerous ways. The Longevity…
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Your Bed Linen Can Impact Your Skin’s Health. Here’s How
Your linen is the one surface your skin and face touch most often. All the dirt and grime from your day-to-day activities is transferred onto your bed. Unless you’re washing your pillowcases and linen on a daily basis, you’re probably sleeping on a petri dish of dirt and bacteria. Now, not all linen is the…
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Here’s How Your Mattress Can Aid Your Longevity
We are all well aware of how important it is to have a good night’s rest in order to ensure you stay healthy and to aid longevity. During sleep, your body works to support healthy brain function, maintain your physical health, and reduce your disease risk. However, did you know that the quality of the…
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Using Face Cloths And Towels Could Potentially Harm Your Skin
We can all agree that having a good skincare routine is important for healthy, vibrant skin. We can talk about the importance of moisturizers, and what serums you should be using for days on end. However, there’s one thing that seems to be left out of the skincare conversation quite often; what you dry your…
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Alcohol Consumption Linked To Accelerating Alzheimer’s
For years, the alcohol industry has perpetuated a number of myths to distort scientific facts on the harmful consequences of their products. Research has shown that alcohol carries a wide range of health risks, including speeding up the onset of various conditions. One of the conditions that have recently been linked to alcohol consumption is…
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How To Prioritize Your Eye Health in the Digital Age
We live in the digital age, where we are constantly on our digital devices. From cell phones and laptops to tablets and computers, these devices have become a crucial part of our everyday lives. However, this is taking a toll on our physical health, more specifically, our eye health. These screens may seem harmless, but…
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Biotin: The Multi-Purpose Vitamin You Should Be Taking
Also known as vitamin H, biotin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin that is essential to the body’s effective functioning. Directly translated to “life” or “sustenance”, this vitamin is very important to various bodily functions, ranging from the regulation of cholesterol levels to promoting the production of keratin. Longevity Benefits of Biotin 1. Regulating Metabolism Levels…
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Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Can Boost Brain Health and Longevity
Nature has proven to be the source of many superfoods in various forms. Lion’s man mushroom is no different. However, it may be more than a mere source of nutrients. Professor Frederic Meunier is from the Queensland University’s Brain Institute. In a recent study, he and his team claimed to have found new active compounds…
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Tremors Aren’t Always Deadly or Drug Induced: The Stigma Behind Shaking Hands
Shaking hands have long been associated with a number of conditions, including Parkinson’s Disease. Shaking hands has also been associated with substance abuse, and this has been the face of stigma, creating a veil of shame for many. However, shaking hands is a sign of an extremely common “disorder” that is not life-threatening, or linked…