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Are you getting enough sleep? A new study published in the journal Sleep found that sleep deprivation triggers an increase in two separate enzymes associated with brain damage. Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden found that after just one night of total sleep deprivation, the blood drawn from 15 young, healthy, normally well-rested men contained elevated levels of the enzymes neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and S100 calcium binding protein B (S-100B) compared to their natural baselines. Read More
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Like many topics in the areas of nutrition, health, and wellness, the subject of snacking is full of conflicting information. Some sources claim that snacking is a great way to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, curb cravings, and keep energy levels constant. Others claim that snacking throughout the day, in addition to eating three full meals per day, is the chief contributor to obesity and weight-related chronic diseases in the United States. Read More
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Named among the 10 best spas of its kind in the country, Spa Claremont provides the serenity and services needed to relax, rejuvenate and unwind. The 20,000 square-foot spa houses 32 state-of-the-art treatment rooms, including a couple’s spa room. Spa guests also have access to a eucalyptus-filled steam room, relaxing lounge, revitalizing showers with multiple showerheads, and a jacuzzi with views of the San Francisco Bay and skyline. Read More
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The benefits of yoga are undeniable, and there are countless reasons to offer yoga classes at your spa. Here is one more: allergy relief. It is March and spring is in the air, and, unfortunately, so are many common allergens. Data shows asthma and allergies rates are rising each year. Read More
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Many people dread the idea of small talk. They think of small talk as uncomfortable chit-chat about the weather that happens in line at the grocery store or the awkward niceties that are exchanged when meeting someone new. However, there is more to small talk than strained, shallow conversations. Read More
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People have always been exposed to toxic substances, but today’s exposure to contaminants far exceeds that of previous times. To rid the body of these harmful toxins, one must determine whether a cleansing program or a detoxification treatment would be the most beneficial. Read More
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There has been some controversy in recent years about the safety of cosmetics products that contain ingredients known or suspected to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Read More
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Researchers at Newcastle University recently conducted a study that found that Tiron has the ability to provide complete protection against ultraviolet A (UVA) damage caused by sun exposure. Read More
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Bullying among today’s youth has become increasingly common, with up to 77 percent of teenagers reporting they have been bullied at school.1 While the underlying reasons for bullying are varied, acne (experienced by 85 percent of adolescents) is a common cause of bullying for many teens.2, 3 Read More
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Men are the toughest to please when product issues are at hand. I personally make special things for myself (beauty of having a lab) that I use daily. For me, however, I maintain daily protein supplementation, a dietary supplement regimen that fits my body, and a lotion that I use all over daily that consists ... Read More
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