Think Healthier: because you need to!
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The Dangers of Sex Toys
Sex toys are not just for the kinky or risque. Research shows that at least 50 percent of American women have used a vibrator. And that same research shows why: Women who use sex toys report better arousal, desire and orgasm than those who don’t. Science supports these studies. A woman’s sexual response mechanism in…
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Mind-Boggling Birth Control? Decide What’s Best For You
One of the most important events in 20th Century history occurred on May 9, 1960. That was the day the United States Food and Drug Administration gave its final approval to the use of Enovid, an oral contraceptive pill created by the drug firm G.D. Searle and Company. For the first time in human history,…
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How Statins and Other Drugs May Affect Your Sex Life
Drugs designed to lower your high cholesterol levels are a popular way to combat a widespread problem among people of a certain age. Their use is on the rise in America — the percentage of people age 40 and older taking the drugs reached 28 percent as of 2012, according to the Centers for Disease…
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Sex Ed: A Crash Course In STDs For Seniors
STDs continue to run rampant in the United States, infecting more than 20 million Americans every year. In the last year, rates of STDs have doubled in a surprising demographic: senior citizens. According to the Student British Medical Journal, 80 percent of those aged 50 to 90 are sexually active. Unfortunately, many skip out on…
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Mood Busters: Five Things NEVER To Do During Sex
Candles, flowers, wine. There are quite a few things that are generally accepted to be mood enhancers in a romantic situation, whether we’re planning that first romantic evening with a new love interest or spicing up a 20-year marriage. And just like there are a number of do’s for romantic situations — do take the…
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4 Things that Have No Place in the Bedroom
Ever lie awake in bed, for hours, going over your upcoming work presentation, over and over again? Are you one of those people who, try as you might, cannot let go of your smartphone and sleep? Do you work or study in bed? Sharing the bed with a puppy or kitty? Experts agree that these…
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Trendy Food and Drinks: What’s HOT for Health and What’s NOT
When it comes to food trends, Americans go wild for the latest and greatest. And why wouldn’t we? New is always noticeable. Here’s the thing: There’s a huge (and sometimes fatal) flaw in this fascination. Some food and drink trends are awesome. For example, kefir is loaded with more probiotics than yogurt, and coconut water…
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Essential Ingredients to Look For In Your Energy Bars (And Ingredients to Avoid )
Energy bars are everywhere. They line the shelves of gas stations, grocery stores and health marts. But are they good for us? In truth, some energy bars are good, and some aren’t. It depends on the company involved and the benefits you need. According to ABC News, “There are very few standards placed on nutrition…
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7 Health Benefits of Carrots
Were you a carrot hater as a child? Be honest. We won’t tell your favorite produce worker. Carrots may seem like a real bore for some kids, but our parents sure liked them. In fact, they continuously reminded us that we’d “thank them some day.” Boy, were they right. Fast-forward to adulthood, and we simply…
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9 High-Fat Foods You Should Eat
Are you up with the times when it comes to fatty foods? Back in the day, we were told to avoid fat like the plague. This led to the popularity of processed, low-fat foods that we thought were great for health. And we ate them by the barrel full. Fast forward a couple of decades,…
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