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Harvard Medical School: A Guide to Medical Marijuana
Seeking fitspiration on social media?
Fitspiration describes social media posts intended to inspire physical fitness and promote health. But is this type of motivation helpful? A recent study looked deeper into the trend.
Try this: How to change your negative thoughts
People can’t control the outside world, but they can control their reactions to it. A technique called cognitive restructuring can help a person change negative thinking and calm stressful reactions. It involves a four-step process, known as “stop, breathe, reflect, choose.”
No-cost, low-cost, and bigger splurges for climate-conscious gifts
If you're looking for gifts to give or donate, climate-conscious gifts come in many guises and fit no-cost, low-cost, or big budgets. Gifts can directly support the environment, trim waste and fossil fuel use, or offer creative ways to connect, reuse, recyle — and possibly regift.
Small pets are delightful, but some carry dangerous bacteria
Small animals like turtles, iguanas, and frogs are often chosen as first-time pets for children, but it may be best to avoid them because they can carry bacteria that can make people sick. Here’s what to know about this illness.
Harvard Medical School Guide: Cooling Heartburn
The false promise of fish oil supplements
Despite statements like “promotes heart health” on the labels of fish oil supplements, multiple randomized trials show no evidence of heart-related benefits from using these products. In addition, manufacturing methods might make the products either useless or even harmful. The supplements do provide omega-3 fatty acids, but people can get these essential fats by eating two servings of fatty fish weekly or following a vegetarian diet rich in healthy oils, nuts, and seeds.
Avoiding headache triggers
Knowing your headache triggers may help you ward off a potential headache.
Herbal and other dietary supplements for headache pain
Herbal and other dietary supplements are not regulated by the FDA, but may help you find relief.