‘Hangxiety’: why alcohol gives you a hangover and anxiety

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A few drinks can relax you – but, says scientist David Nutt, that morning-after feeling is the booze playing tricks with your brainIf you are looking forward to your first stiff drink after a dry January, be warned: it may feel bittersweet. You may feel you deserve an alcoholic beverage after toughing...

Should every worker have a 75-minute lunch break?

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MPs have recommended the optimal breaktime for schoolchildren – and it could make adults happier, healthier and more productive, tooSchoolchildren should have at least 75 minutes of breaktime every day, say a group of MPs. Most schools, according to a report by the all-party parliamentary group on a fit and healthy childhood, have cut...

Dieters Who Follow This Popular Plan Lose Weight by Eating More. Here’s How It Works

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Conventional wisdom has it that to lose weight, you have to eat less. But that’s absolutely not the case, and one top-ranked diets proves it. The Volumetrics dlet, developed by Penn State professor and researcher Barbara Rolls, is all about filling up by eating a larger volume of food, while simultaneously slimming down.The concept...

8 things you should avoid doing if you have dry skin

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Dry skin can be difficult to deal with and there are some ways you could be irritating your skin without realizing it.When your skin is dry, you may want to avoid over-washing and over-exfoliating it.Applying moisturizer to damp skin instead of dry skin can make it more effective.Dry skin can be frustrating but there...

Commentary: Racial bias influences health care — and it starts in the exam room

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"No doctor has ever reminded me that I am black before," the patient said, laughing and nodding his head to let me know he appreciated my advice.Just as he was startled by my open recognition of his race, so too was I startled by his reaction.As his physician, I felt the issue I'd raised...

Alapaca farm in England offering alpaca yoga, alpaca picnics, alpaca ‘connection’ packages

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A farm has become the first place in Britain to offer yoga classes — in a field full of alpacas.Rosebud Alpacas is located on a remote piece of land along the rolling countryside, and has been hailed as the perfect location for calming exercise.But to add to the experience, owners Nick and Lucy Aylett have decided to run...

Botox Can Help Your Migraines

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Botox is no longer just utilized for filling in lines on your face. Now, the injection is getting used for not only cosmetic reasons but health reasons as well.Botox has been used to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) for a while now, but more recently people have been using it to help subside the aches...

Simplest Ways You Can Cleanse Your Body Of Toxins

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Every day we are exposed to toxins. The detergents and household cleaners we use, combined with the overall poor air quality that exists inside. Outdoors there are exhaust fumes, pesticides, and toxins emitted from local factories. Our food contains artificial ingredients and chemicals. All this exposure builds up over time and it is important to...

Surprising Health Benefits Of Coffee

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Coffee lovers know that one of the best ways to start the day is with a fresh cup of hot coffee. You might prefer an espresso, a cappuccino, or just a regular tall, hot coffee. No matter what your favorite kind is, you know that your day isn’t the same without it! And while...

We’re finally understanding why some kids get strep throat over and over again

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There was probably one kid in your class who always got strep throat. It seemed like they were out every few months like clockwork, often for days at a time. Maybe you were that kid. Immunologists have known about this phenomenon for a long time—some children are just prone to getting strep repeatedly. But until recently,...

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