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Back to homepagePost-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
Read More6 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.
Read MoreSunshine 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
Read MoreWhy 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
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11 reasons why you should eat breakfast
OHMYGOSSIP — When you first wake up, your body needs energy to start the day. A nutritious breakfast can provide enough energy to kickstart your day in a healthy way. Research has confirmed that people who skip breakfast have a
Read MoreHydrotheraphy activates the skin’s protective function
OHMYGOSSIP — Whether it takes the form of a purifying sauna or relaxing Turkish bath, hydrotherapy is an ancient ritual that has health benefits for the whole body. A frequent sauna often also improves the barrier function of the epidermis,
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 More6 Strange (but true!) weight loss tips
OHMYGOSSIP — It seems that there’s a new crazy diet introduced every day. Most of them don’t work, but these weird (but true) weight loss tips just might help you lose those last few pounds.
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 MoreObvious signs a guy is flirting with you: 10 Ways men flirt that women don’t notice
OHMYGOSSIP — Ever wonder if that nice guy is flirting with you? There are a few proven ways that can tell you if he is interested in you. While it’s difficult to read body language at times, it’s possible if
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