Category: Health & Wellness

Summer is peak season for beach trips, outdoor barbecues, and, unfortunately, an explosive diarrhea parasite that could seriously disrupt your plans. Known in the medical community as Cyclospora cayetanensis, this microscopic stomach bug has been making headlines across the U.S. as cases surge during the warmer months, with a recent multistate outbreak affecting hundreds of…

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We all experience the occasional ache, pain, or bout of exhaustion. In our fast-paced world, it is incredibly easy to brush off these minor inconveniences, grab a cup of coffee, and push through the day. However, there are certain health symptoms you shouldn’t ignore under any circumstances. Medical experts warn that while the human body…

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The entertainment industry is processing a deeply somber moment now that the Daveigh Chase cause of death confirmed the tragic circumstances surrounding the former child star’s passing. Best known for bringing the beloved voice of Lilo to life in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and terrifying a generation as the ghostly Samara in The Ring, Chase…

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We have all been there. You are zipping up a tight pair of jeans, posing for a group photo, or just feeling a little self-conscious at the beach. What do you do? You naturally pull your belly button to your spine. However, what starts as a harmless habit to look a bit slimmer can actually…

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If you’ve been struggling with iron deficiency anemia, fatigue, and brain fog, you are far from alone. Millions of people—especially women—wake up feeling utterly drained, chugging their second cup of coffee before 9 a.m., only to find themselves staring blankly at their computer screens. Often, we dismiss these symptoms as the unavoidable side effects of…

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If you are currently curled up in a ball wondering how to soothe an upset stomach, you are certainly not alone. Whether it is from eating something that didn’t agree with you, a wave of anxiety, or a pesky stomach bug, abdominal pain can bring your entire day to a screeching halt. Here at Elits…

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We’ve all dealt with the annoyance of sudden hiccups after eating a little too fast, having a fizzy drink, or experiencing a sudden temperature change. Most of the time, they are completely harmless and fade away after a few minutes. But what if they strike out of nowhere, refuse to stop, and are accompanied by…

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Dealing with a frozen shoulder in aging women is a surprisingly common, yet rarely discussed, midlife hurdle. As we grow older, our bodies introduce us to a variety of unwelcome surprises. From unexpected digestive changes to severely disrupted sleep patterns, midlife can feel like an endless physical transition. But if you’ve recently noticed a deep,…

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For decades, we’ve been told that logging exactly eight hours of shut-eye is the ultimate golden rule for wellness and anti-aging. But if you’re looking to minimize biological wear and tear, science is officially flipping the script. A groundbreaking new study published in the journal Nature reveals that the optimal sleep duration for healthy aging…

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If you ever had chickenpox as a child, you might think you’ve left that itchy, uncomfortable chapter of your life firmly in the past. Unfortunately, that same virus can quietly wait in your body for decades, only to resurface later as a highly painful condition. Today, we’re diving into everything you need to know about…

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