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Is it normal when breasts are still sore after a period ends?

Many women experience tender breasts prior to theiur period. The tenderness goes away when their period begins. For some women the tenderness or even pain persists after the period begins and possibly even after it ends. This article looks at those situations and provides guidance. 

 

Breast tenderness and your period  


Sugary drinks may raise risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds

Diabetes has to do with the body's ability to process surgar. It can be a very serious and even life threatening condition. Sugar in the diet is one the culprits in causing and exacerbating the condition. New research shows that sugary drinks are a major culprit. 

 

Sugary drinks - very bad for diabetics 


Eating beans daily may help reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol

Inflammation is throught to affect millions of people. It is a condition that affects many of the body systems and adds to stress. This article indicates that beans may help lower inflammation and lower cholesterol.

 

Beans for inflammation and cholesterol  


Anemia: How dangerous is it?

Anemia is a deficiency of iron in the blood. Many people consider it a minor condition. In most situations it is minor and treaded with iron supplements or eating foods with iron. However there are types of anemia that are much more serious and need to be treated by a medical professional.

 

Anemia can be serious  


Exercise may be as important as drugs in preventing cancer recurrence

Cancer is very scary for many people. Even more scary may be a recurrence of the cancer. New research shows that exercise may be just as important as medications in avoiding a recurrence. 

 

Exercise and meds to help prevent cancer recurrence 


Changes to COVID-19 vaccine guidelines: 4 key questions answered

The Covid-19 pandemic affected almost everyone. Some people caught it, some knew others who cuaght it. For some the infection seemed minor and for many it was life changing. The guidelines for who can get the vaccine have been changed. This article looks at that they are now and ansers 4 important questions. 

New Covid-19 vaccine guidelines 


Vitamin D supplements may slow aging by preserving telomere length

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient. Being out in the sun helps the body make vitamin D. But what about when you can't get out? Maybe during the winter or if you have health issues, or if you take meds that recomment staying out of the sun? This research shows that vitamin D supplement may slow aging. 

Vitamin D and aging 


Exercising earlier in the day, staying consistent can boost heart fitness

Everyone knows that exercise is good for health and good for the heart. But when to do it has been a question. Does it have to be everyday? Is 4 times a week enough? This research shows that for good heart health, exercising earlier in the day is better and consistency is also beneficial.  

Exercise and heart health 


High-quality carbs from 3 food groups may aid healthy aging

Carbs are a key component of a diet. However, some diets such as the popular paleo diet recommend avoiding them. But this research finds that certain types of carbs may be beneficial fro healthy aging. 

Carbs and healthy-aging 


Collagen-based protein bars may help with weight loss, study finds

Many people want to lose weight. It may be for healthy reasons, to fell better, or to look better. But there are so many diets, weight loss products and medications. Here is an article that says collagen-based protein bars may help. A good tasty way to lose.

Collagen protein bars for weight loss