Category: Health and Wellness
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Feeling Depressed? Studies Show Probiotics and Prebiotics Can Help

While probiotics are well-known for helping with digestion, a new review published in the British Medical Journal shows their ability to improve symptoms of depression as well. After examining seven studies over the course of 15 years, researchers found the greatest improvements in symptoms occurred when probiotics were combined with prebiotics. All studies focused on the impact of probiotics and…
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4 Home Remedies to Hydrate Your Dry Winter Skin

Dry skin in winter is a major problem for many of us. The humidity outside is low and indoor heating systems only make matters worse. Come on! Can’t we catch a break? Luckily, there are some great home remedies for dry skin. As the seasons change, our skin care routine should too. In a WebMD article, Canyon…
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Tired All the Time? Eat These Foods to Boost Your Energy and Brain Power

As one of the hardest working organs in the body, the brain requires fuel to function. Where does that most of that fuel come from? Energy foods. When you feed your body healthy nutrients, you mentally and physically function at a higher level – ultimately increasing your mental performance and productivity overall. Picture it. It’s 3pm.…
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5 Ways Yoga Can Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals

When it comes to intense workouts, the first thing that comes to mind for many people is HIIT, cardio or strength training. Yoga rarely makes the list since it’s viewed as a relaxing practice to calm your mind (which it very much is). However, yoga can be so much more than that. In terms of…
