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Wanting Skinny or Wanting Healthy

Being too skinny is just like being too overweight. Both pose serious health risks. Skinny might look good but it comes with low muscle mass, compromised immune systems, osteoporosis, anemia, and hair loss. Weight loss is important and advertisements of weight-loss pills, shakes and miracle diets are all over social media, television, magazines, and almost […]

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Increase Core Strength With Everyday Activities

Working on your core can be tricky! Not everyone has the time to hit the gym or go to a yoga class. But, did you know that you can do these simple techniques everyday to strengthen your core without hitting the gym? HealthStatus has laid out some ways to increase your core power with everyday […]

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Does it Cost Extra to Eat Healthy?

Healthy eating definitely costs more than eating fast food and cooking ramin noodles all the time. The cost is somewhat insignificant at first look, but if you consider that healthy vegetables and fruits can cost up to $1.50 a day more than processed foods, this can add up to a substantial amount of money a […]

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Stress and Frequent Headaches

Everyone has stress in their lives. No one is immune and research has linked high stress levels to an increased occurrence of headaches. It has been suspected for many years stress causes physical problems and now studies definitely prove that theory. Researchers have found that for every headache type, the more stress you experience the […]

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Are Egg White Only Eggs Better?

Eggs are nature’s protein vehicle and are full of many of the necessary ingredients keeping bodies healthy. Eggs are a quick and easy way to get protein and they are very versatile. From omelets in the morning or at night don’t stay away from eggs to save calories and cholesterol. The yolk contains all the […]

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Accutane and Its Side Effects

Accutane or Isotretinoin is an oral medication often used to treat severe nodulocytic acne. Nodulocytic acne is characterized by inflammation, breakouts and cysts. It is painful and often leaves scarring. You will need to go to a dermatologist to treat this form of acne. Dermatologists use a topical and systemic medication. Accutane is the most […]

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Good Bone Health

Your bones provide structure, protect your organs, and anchor your muscles. They store calcium and help with mobility and movement. It is very important to keep your bones strong and healthy during childhood and adolescence, but there are steps during adulthood to protect and take care of your bone health. Taking care of bone health […]

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Does Fitness Affect Acne? How to Avoid Acne?

Exercise is good for your body. When you exercise your bones, muscles, lung, and heart gain huge benefits. The positives of leading an active life also keeps your skin young. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (MIAMS) states that exercise increases blood flow to the surface of your skin and brings […]

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Are Food Allergies on the Rise?

Are food allergies the new fad or are they actually a rising problem? Everyday, a friend has a new allergy or the news announces another school has become peanut-free. Why is this? Are we, these days, just hearing about them more or is there an issue? Check out a recent HealthStatus video How Do I […]

6 Necessities for Keeping Your Resolutions (Anytime of the Year)

New Year’s Resolutions always seem like such a good idea. Starting a new year off with a new you, but why do we fail with our workout goals? Let’s face it–it’s just so tough! Coming up with the best plan involves some planning. Â