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Back to homepageWhy 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
Read MoreAgave nectar fights cough!
OHMYGOSSIP — Agave nectar has been shown to be and effective, low-risk way to treat a child’s nighttime cough. In a new study published in the journal Jama Pediatrics, Penn State University researchers compared the effects of agave nectar to
Read MoreHeart-healthy omega-3 (fish oil) fights depression
OHMYGOSSIP — Heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil have also been shown to benefit the brain. New research out of King’s College London have found the fatty acids may not only treat depression but can also prevent it.
Read MoreLivestock antibiotics may spread Salmonella
OHMYGOSSIP — Giving animals antibiotics may make them sicker and could lead some to spread even more salmonella than they would have otherwise, US researchers experimenting on mice said.
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D is so good for you and your children?!
OHMYGOSSIP —Daily vitamin D supplements might help children with eczema that gets worse in the winter, a new study suggests. When eczema, a chronic inflammatory skin disorder, flares up in the winter it’s known as winter-related atopic dermatitis. Researchers found
Read MoreMen’s and women’s skin + the rise of gendered cosmetics
OHMYGOSSIP — Skin is male or female. Although the layered structure is the same, the skins of the two sexes vary in chemical composition and in functioning. The ingredients in moisturizers, exfoliants and anti-wrinkle products have been gradually adapted to
Read MoreFoods that help or harm your sleep
OHMYGOSSIP — What you eat affects how you sleep. If you could pick the right foods to help you get the best sleep possible, wouldn’t you? And if you knew which foods would hinder your restful slumber, wouldn’t you avoid
Read MorePerfume — Why does it smell different on each person? How to choose a perfume?
OHMYGOSSIP — Have you ever wondered why people smell different even though they wear the same perfume? Individual skin naturally contains a particular cocktail of chemicals that, rather like a fingerprint, leaves a unique aroma. When perfume blends with a
Read MoreHow to easily cut 500 calories every day
OHMYGOSSIP — Losing weight requires taking in less calories than your body needs. To lose one pound in a week, you need to have a deficit of 3,500 calories, or 500 every day. Here are easy ways to cut 500
Read MoreHome pregnancy tests: 9 Historical methods of detecting pregnancy
OHMYGOSSIP — Home pregnancy tests are kind of magical—they’re like those litmus test things from junior high science, except they can tell you whether you’ve got a baby in there. These tests work by detecting trace levels of the pregnancy
Read MoreNatural flu prevention: 5 Powerful herbs to help get you through flu season
OHMYGOSSIP — With the changing of the leaves also comes the unveiling of the latest flu shot advertising campaigns from the likes of Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreen’s and other drug stores. But in the case of the flu shot, there
Read More5 Reasons women live longer than men
OHMYGOSSIP — While life expectancy in the U.S. is at an all-time high, women still live longer than men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now scientists have come up with a handful of reasons to explain
Read More9 Deadliest viruses on earth
OHMYGOSSIP — How does Ebola rank among the rogue’s gallery of world’s most deadly viruses? A new ranking finds it’s among the nine most lethal pathogens, in terms of virulence and death rate.
Read MoreAmerican Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias — Light drinking boosts memory
OHMYGOSSIP — Alcohol might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to boosting your memory. But a surprising new study suggests light drinking may actually help you remember things better later in life.
Read MoreQuit smoking naturally by consuming more of these foods
OHMYGOSSIP — Not every smoker is interested in quitting, but for those of you who are trying to quit smoking, implementing simple dietary changes may be the way to go.
Read MoreLazy lifestyle is as dangerous as smoking
OHMYGOSSIP — Memo to couch potatoes and desk jockeys: Your lazy lifestyle is putting you at risk as much as smoking. That’s the upshot of a landmark report by Public Health England (PHE) that concludes lack of exercise is as
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