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Feeling Sleepy During the Day? It Could Be Your Diet

Feeling Sleepy During the Day? It Could Be Your Diet

Do you find yourself drifting off to la-la land during the day when you should be working? It could be your diet. A new study shows the composition of your diet can impact your level of alertness during the day. Find out more about how to eat to avoid feeling sleepy.

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Thyroid Health: How to Keep Your Thyroid Gland Healthy

Thyroid Health: How to Keep Your Thyroid Gland Healthy

Most people are concerned about maintaining a healthy heart and brain, but there’s another important body part you should be concerned about – your thyroid gland. Your thyroid gland regulates your metabolism and plays a vital role in weight control. Plus, thyroid problems are common, especially in women. This article talks about how to keep your thyroid gland healthy and points out a simple screening test you can do at home for an under-active thyroid gland.

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Signs and Symptoms of Insulin Resistance: Can You Be Insulin Resistant and Not Know It?

Signs and Symptoms of Insulin Resistance: Can You Be Insulin Resistant and Not Know It?

Insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome, is a precursor to health problems like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Some people assume they’re not at risk because they’re not overweight. Not necessarily so. Twenty-percent of people who are insulin resistant are of normal weight. So how do you know if you have it? This article discusses the symptoms you might experience if you’re insulin resistant and signs that doctors use to make the diagnosis.

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