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Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? With spring right around the corner, you can expect more frequent allergy attacks. Also known as allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies affect roughly one in three Americans. If you're among this crowd, you should take precautions to minimize the frequency and severity of your allergy attacks. Even with the spring season's high pollen count, there are several ways to overcome allergies.#1) Don't Touch Your FaceTouching your face may seem harmless, but it can …

Because of the role the spinal column plays in stabilizing your body, any injury to it or its supporting tissues can severely impact your ability to work. Back injuries, as well as back pain, consistently rank as one of the leading causes of disability in the world. It's frustrating when you sustain a back injury. Even if it's minor, it may force you to take time off work until your body heals. You can often prevent back injuries in the workplace, however, by following a few simple tips.#1) Wear …

With summer fast approaching, millions of Americans are planning their annual beach vacations. If you're among this crowd, you'll probably want to protect against sunburn by wearing sunscreen lotion. Sunscreen lotion shields your skin from the sun's otherwise harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, which if left unchecked, could cause serious burns while also increasing your risk of skin cancer.The FDA Raises the Alarm Over Sunscreen LotionIn a new study, however, the U.S. Federal Drug Administration has …

Think all tea is the same? Think again. In a previous blog post, we discussed some of the health conditions that tea can treat and prevent, including inflammation, free radicals, high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity. In this post, we're going to reveal which types of tea treat and prevent these various health conditions.Green TeaConsisting of brewed leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant, green tea has become a popular choice because of its exceptionally high antioxidant content. Rese …

Do you suffer from a thyroid disorder? According to the American Thyroid Association (ATA), up to 20 million Americans suffer from some type of thyroid disease, the most common of which include an overactive or underactive thyroid. The thyroid, of course, is a gland that's responsible for producing metabolic hormones. When it doesn't function as intended, it can lead to a wide range of adverse symptoms, such as poor digestive, weak bones, insomnia, fatigue, weight gain, weight loss and more.Drin …