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         Never Ignore These Signs Unfortunately, there are few clear early warning signs of cancer, but some can give you advance notice of the presence of cancerous cells in your body. Look out for these seven common early warning signs of cancer and talk to your doctor if you notice any of them happening in your own body.  Early detection can mean the difference between successful treatment and serious health complications later on down the road. 1. Persistent cough or hoarseness   Image Credit - shutterstock Persistent coughing can be a sign of cancer. Coughing might also be a side effect of cancer treatment and could appear as your body tries to clear up lung blockages caused by cancer cells. Persistent coughs, especially if you’re coughing up blood or phlegm , could mean you have one form of lung cancer (non-small cell) or another illness such as tuberculosis or pneumonia . If you have trouble breathing when you're lying down, it's likely due to fluid buildup in your lun

7 Healthy Foods to Control Diabetes Image credit- shutterstock Though there are many medications available to treat diabetes, it’s best to use them only as prescribed by your doctor. While these drugs can help to lower your blood sugar levels, they often come with side effects that can compromise your health and well-being. Instead of using the medication, you should work on controlling your diabetes naturally by eating the right foods and making healthy lifestyle choices. The following 7 Healthy foods are all known to aid in the management of diabetes; pick them up at your local supermarket or farmers market and incorporate them into your diet immediately! 1) Olive oil               Image Credit - shutterstock When it comes to diabetes, perhaps there’s no more beneficial food than olive oil. That’s because it contains powerful antioxidants that help regulate blood sugar. Specifically, one study found that monounsaturated fatty acids like those found in olive oil and sunflower oil hel

     Introduction Image Source - Google | Image by  gettyimages /SEAN GLADWELL As the control center for our body and mind, the brain is perhaps one of the most fascinating organs out there. Scientists are still uncovering new ways in which the brain works, even mysteries that had been previously solved. Here are ten mind-blowing facts about this amazing organ: 1. We use only 10% of our brain Image Source - Google | Image by  thoughtco /  Alane Lim The myth of the 10% brain use is one that has been around for a long time. It’s often used as an excuse for people not to try new things or to give up on something they are bad at. However, recent studies have shown that this number is actually much higher. It’s true that we use only a small portion of our brains to complete everyday tasks. But that doesn’t mean that the other 90% is useless. In fact, the majority of the brain is used for processes like memory and thinking. So the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed. 2. The Brain can'

Image Credit- Google | Image by- Stock adobe/auremar The rise of childhood obesity has become an alarming situation worldwide, with obese children living in nearly every country around the world. Because of this, it’s important to take action to prevent overweight and obesity in children. Here are seven simple things you can do to help your child avoid becoming one of the 17 million obese children in the United States alone. 1) Eliminate junk food   One of the simplest ways to prevent childhood obesity is simply by eliminating junk food. If you don’t stock your house with empty calories, your kids probably won’t eat them. This may sound hard-line, but if you really think about it—where do children usually get their sugary snacks? It’s usually from either school or home. So don’t buy chips, candy bars and sodas—and they won’t eat them. Pretty simple! Image Credit- Google | Image by-  shutterstock 2) Eat more vegetables  Research has found that children who consume vegetables (especially

              INTRODUCTION       Image source - Google | Image by -  shutterstock                  It's no secret that fast food is unhealthy. It's also no secret that we're a nation of fast food lovers. Despite the fact that an overwhelming majority of people know that fast food is bad for them, we can't seem to help ourselves. In this blog, we'll take a look at some of the science behind our love affair with fast food and why it's such a tough habit to break.                    FAST FOOD REALITY Image source - Google | Image by -  shutterstock              We think that when we start talking about fast food, we're referring to a specific type of food: burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, and French fries. However, those are only two types of foods provided by fast-food restaurants. If you want to know how fast food kills us, look no further than what many people eat each day. It's not just "good for you" food; some of it is dangerous to our bo