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Dangerous signs of high functioning depression to know
High functioning depression doesn’t always look the way people expect. There’s no obvious breakdown, no missed deadlines, no visible signs of struggle and that’s exactly what makes it so easy

This 1 exercise works more muscles than planks and lunges
If you have ever wished you could get more done in less time at the gym, the kettlebell swing may be exactly what your routine has been missing. Unlike isolation

Are you zinc deficient? 4 signs to watch for
Most conversations about nutrition tend to circle back to the big three carbohydrates, proteins and fats. But micronutrients, though needed in far smaller amounts, carry just as much weight when

Always tired at work? 7 hidden reasons and how to fix them
Tiredness at work is not just a Monday thing. If you are yawning through meetings, struggling to focus by noon, and running on fumes before the day is even halfway
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The dangerous downside of fish oil supplements
Fish oil has long been celebrated as a health staple, prized for the protective properties of its active ingredient, omega-3 fatty acids. The supplement has moved well beyond the pill

Music’s effect on anxiety just got a lot more specific. Here’s how
Anxiety affects a significant portion of the population, and the tools available to manage it, while effective for many, are not accessible or sufficient for everyone. A new study published

Happiness grows when you finally stop looking for it
Happiness is not a destination. It is not something waiting at the end of a promotion, a relationship, or a number on a scale. It is built — quietly, consistently,

Colorectal cancer treatment may be heading in a fundamentally different direction
Colorectal cancer is treated successfully in many patients, but it comes back in roughly 30% of cases after surgical intervention. That recurrence rate has been one of the most persistent
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Respiratory outbreak SARS exposed cracks in global health systems
SARS illness does not always announce itself with obvious warning signs. In the wet markets of Guangdong, China, in late 2002 A new virus, later identified as a coronavirus, is

Kids’ mental health deserves the same urgency as physical health
Kids are not just dealing with scraped knees and ear infections anymore. According to a sweeping new report released just ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month, children across the country

Top vitamin D sources: Best foods, sunlight exposure, supplements & benefits
Vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients the human body depends on, essential for building and maintaining strong bones, supporting immune function, regulating mood, and enabling the absorption

6 science-backed benefits of drinking cayenne pepper water (what you need to know)
Cayenne pepper water is exactly what it sounds like: a simple beverage made by combining water with cayenne pepper, typically with a splash of lemon juice added for flavor, served



