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Vitamin A Toxicity: How Much Vitamin A Is Too Much?
Learn how much vitamin A you need — and what happens when you’ve taken too much.
Your Vagus Nerve May Be Key To Fighting Anxiety and Stress
Feeling stressed and looking for healthy ways to manage it? Could be that your fight-or-flight response is in overdrive. And your vagus nerve may be the key to downshifting your anxiety levels. Find out what your vagus nerve is and how it can help you discover calm.
King of the Jungle: How To Practice Lion’s Breath (and Why It’s Good for You)
Lion’s breath is a yogic breathing technique in which you mimic a lion’s roar … minus the roaring part. A functional medicine specialist explains the benefits and the how tos.
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Yes, You Can Take Too Much Vitamin D and Vitamin K
Not getting enough vitamin D is a common problem, but over-supplementation can also hurt your health. And too much of its partner vitamin K can be harmful, too. Here’s what you need to know.
Coffee Alternatives: Looking Beyond the Bean-Based Drink
Don’t want to start your day with coffee? Try one of these 10+ options instead.
Should You Try an L-Tyrosine Supplement? A Look at Its Benefits and Side Effects
Can an L-tyrosine supplement help you battle stress and depression? An expert explains the research behind this nonessential amino acid.
How To Stop Nail Biting
For most people, nail biting is an occasional thing. But when nail biting becomes constant, it’s time to get help. Here’s what you need to know.
Whippets: What You Need To Know About These Drugs
“Whippets” is another term for nitrous oxide or laughing gas. Teenagers and young adults abuse whippets for a quick high, but there can be lasting harmful effects.
Sole Searching: Learn About the Health Benefits of Walking
We do it every day, after all. Learn how walking can benefit your health by improving your heart, helping you lose weight and reducing your stress.
