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Can You Get Addicted to Nasal Spray?
If you routinely reach for nasal spray to unclog your stuffy nose, you may start to wonder if the product you once relied on to deliver relief is actually doing the opposite. Many nasal spray users have experienced this phenomenon, known as rebound congestion, which health experts say can occur with routine use of certain — not all…
Read More6 Financial Mistakes You’ll Regret When You’re Older
Americans with retirement on the horizon are worried. A recent AARP survey found that 20 percent of adults 50-plus have no money saved for retirement and 61 percent are concerned they will not have enough money to support themselves during their so-called golden years. Add unexpected injuries, illnesses, divorces and deaths to the mix and it’s easy…
Read MoreDoes Alcohol Raise Blood Pressure?
Talk about taking some of the “happy” out of happy hour. Experts have known for a while that heavy drinking — meaning eight or more drinks per week for women and 15-plus per week for men — raises your risk for high blood pressure (a.k.a. hypertension). When blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your…
Read More15 Tips To Keep Your Bladder Healthy
People rarely talk about bladder health, but everyone is affected by it. Located in the lower abdomen, the bladder is a hollow organ, much like a balloon, that stores urine. Urine contains waste and extra fluid left over after the body takes what it needs from what we eat and drink. Each day, adults pass…
Read MorePlease Join Us In Welcoming Laura Frankel
Laura is a noted Chef, author, blogger, and media personality, as the new Director of Culinary Services at Tamarisk NorthShore! Laura brings extensive experience with prior roles as Product Development Specialist at The Spice House, Culinary Director for Jamie Geller’s Test Kitchen and Kosher Network International. She is also the author of two Jewish cookbooks,…
Read MoreMaintaining a Healthy Weight
Many factors can affect your weight, including your genes, age, gender, lifestyle, family habits, culture, sleep, and even where you live and work. Some of these factors can make it hard to maintain or achieve a healthy weight. Regardless, following a nutritious eating pattern and exercising regularly can help keep your body as healthy as…
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