OHMYGOSSIP — Occasionally, you’ll hear someone talking about the next big super food or natural product that is supposed to be beneficial to your health. These foods and products can catch on quickly and become increasingly popular, but how do you know if these trendy foods are actually healthy for you? Here’s a list to help you out.
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10 tips for healthy, strong and beautiful nails
OHMYGOSSIP — Our fingernails play a key protective role and are also aesthetically important. They protect our fingertips – our main source of tactile information – and enable us to grasp and manipulate all sorts of objects. They are also a window to general health problems. These tips will help you keep your nails healthy and beautiful.
The basics on how to prepare a toddler for future school success
OHMYGOSSIP — I’ve been hearing so much about Common Core. Is there anything I can do now to prepare my toddler for school and these new standards?
Careful with Henna tattoos!
OHMYGOSSIP — Getting a henna tattoo is an engaging experience for adults and children in the summer. After all, it is just for a few days. But you may end up regretting it. Tattoos made with black henna, whose decorative motifs may even include glitter, can trigger severe allergic skin reactions and permanent sensitization.
Cellulite fixes and treatments
OHMYGOSSIP — Cellulite: Most women have it on their thighs, bottoms, or bellies. It’s normal, but if yours bothers you, you can take steps to make it less noticeable.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women linked to premature birth
OHMYGOSSIP — Having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly increases a pregnant woman’s risk of premature birth, according to a new study. Researchers examined more than 16,000 births involving female U.S. military veterans between 2000 and 2012, and found that having PTSD in the year before delivery increased the risk of spontaneous premature birth by 35 percent.
6 Surprising ways to stay healthy during cold and flu season
OHMYGOSSIP — Cold and flu remedies cost Americans billions of dollars every year. But a handful of immune system-boosting habits can go a long way toward warding off infections this fall and winter, reducing the need for costly medicines.
Sunshine prevents asthma attacks
OHMYGOSSIP — A little sunshine may be good for what ails you, particularly if you suffer from asthma. That’s the upshot of a new study by Tel Aviv University researcher that suggests catching some rays boosts vitamin D, which can help prevent asthma attacks, NewsmaxHealth mediates.
Why sitting up straight is good for you?!
OHMYGOSSIP — When you were a slouchy teenager, your mother may have admonished you to sit up straight. It turns out that from a medical standpoint she was absolutely right. People with correct posture are less likely to suffer from a multitude of health woes, especially low back pain.