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Reviewed By Ray Spotts Back pain and stiffness is one of the most commonly felt discomforts amongst many adults. Whether it's from sleeping on a bad mattress, having poor posture or an injury, back stiffness is a pretty ubiquitously experienced ailment. But what if that stiffness isn't actually what it appears or feels to be? A new report states that this very common occurrence that feels like back tightness or stiffness may be something else entirely.

All types of fungal infection can be distressing for sufferers. When any type of nail fungus occurs, it can be a complicated or often misinterpreted issue. When sandal season looms, this is one of the more common issues that the feet can endure. Often times, the usual reaction is to hide the feet and cover the toes with some type of polish, or even a generic anti-fungal nail treatment.

These can be worn either as a chest or wrist patch and serve a huge purpose to prevent things like severe dehydration, heat stroke and other complications when the body doesn't properly consume or retain enough water. The device is lightweight, easy to wear and incredibly stretchable. It's perfect for people who are constantly on the go and who are always active. The patch's ability to detect dehydration before it becomes an issue is one of its preeminent functions.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts The amount of toxins in the air is sometimes something that we don't give proper thought to. Due to the fact that we can't see them, particles in the air contain harmful entities such as free radicals, pollutants, and a whole host of other harmful things the naked eye cannot see. While technology has given us the benefits of air filters, which help to clean the air and provide a more balanced atmosphere, some air filters are superior to others.

The good news is that you don't need to struggle hard for achieving a flawless sparkling smile. Just knowing what to eat and what not to eat and making relevant changes in your diet can immensely improve the color and health of your teeth.

Stress has a very bad rap and for good reason. It's not enjoyable, adds unnecessary strain to the body and mind, and is also linked to many different ailments. That age-old adage stress kills is actually closer to the truth than some realize.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Serotonin is an important neuromodulator in the brain and it can cause specific activity in the dorsal cochlear nucleus which is where the sensory experience of tinnitus occurs. Because of this correlation, researchers wanted to dig deeper to find out if maybe the influx of antidepressant use and cases of reported tinnitus were related. They found that certain neurons otherwise known as fusiform cells in this part of the brain become more active and even hypersensitive to stimuli when in the presence of serotonin.

Reviewed by Ray Spotts A body at rest, stays at rest. A body in motion, stays in motion. A common and quite readily used phrase to promote the importance of activity and movement in everyday life, which speaks to precisely what a recent study has found. While a good portion of our society has jobs where they have to sit for hours on end, many don't truly understand the stress and consequences on the body this type of lifestyle leads to. A new study found that too much sitting can actually increase biological aging. So not only is it not good for physical health, it could result in getting older more rapidly, leading to serious illnesses and ailments.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts A new study reports that a single exposure to e-cigarette (e-cig) vapor may be enough to impair vascular function, say researchers from West Virginia University. They presented their findings at the Cardiovascular Aging: New Frontiers and Old Friends seminar in Westminster, Colo.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Chemicals produced by vegetables such as kale, cabbage and broccoli could help to maintain a healthy gut and prevent colon cancer, says a new study from the Francis Crick Institute. The research, published inImmunity, shows that mice fed on a diet rich in indole-3-carbinol referred to as I3C, produced when we digest vegetables from the Brassica genus, were protected from gut inflammation and colon cancer. This study offers the first concrete evidence of how I3C in the diet can prevent colon inflammation and cancer by activating a protein called the aryl hydrocarbon receptor referred to as AhR.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Many people are interested to know whether they are aging faster or slower than their chronological age. That is why a lot of online quizzes, expensive chromosome tests or blood panels are prevalent nowadays, apparently to determine if our aging process matches our actual age. However, these tests are not really reliable in terms of determining your aging process. Some are also quite costly, ranging from $300 to $800.