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Can Popping Your Neck Cause a Stroke?

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(Christine Roffe) The Washington Post recently reported the story of Josh Hader, a 28-year-old who stretched and popped his neck, tore an artery and nearly lost his life from a major stroke. And earlier this year, the Daily Mail reported the story of Natalie Kunicki, a 23-year-old paramedic who stretched her neck and suffered a similar fate.

Organic Jojoba Oil Is so Versatile That It Can Serve as Your All-around Skin and Hair Solution

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(Kristine Payne) What if you could replace your makeup remover, facial moisturizer, massage oil, carrier oil, shaving cream, lip balm, and hair conditioner all at the same time with a single natural and organic product? You’d be surprised by how many uses you can get out of jojoba oil. This superfood for the skin contains high levels of skin-nourishing nutrients, such as vitamin E, B vitamins, and key minerals including zinc, copper, chromium, silicon, and iodine. Best of all, it’s non-comedogenic, which means it won’t clog your pores. Here are a few ways jojoba oil can do wonders for your skin and hair:

Eat More Millet: Full of Nutrients, This Grain Provides Numerous Health Benefits

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(Stephanie Diaz) People have been consuming cereal grains such as rice, corn, and oats for many years. Most early civilizations were formed mainly because of domesticating grains, allowing people to evolve from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle and start forming societies. Grains are considered a staple by many since it enhances satiety. Due to millennia of experience cultivating and harvesting grains, this modern day staple food is one of the least expensive sources of calories.

More than Good Hair and Clear Skin: Biotin Helps the Body in Many Ways

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(Stephanie Diaz) Biotin has become popular these days. It’s in numerous health and beauty ads promising shiny hair, gorgeous skin, and overall wellness. While biotin supplements are available in local drugstores, there are many foods that can provide biotin. Biotin is not only good for the hair, it also offers plenty of health benefits.

Yes, You Can Be Too Clean – and It’s Making You Prone to Superbugs

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(Melissa Smith) Many people get diseases from bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens because of poor hygiene. However, a new study shows that being too clean also makes you prone to superbugs. This raises more concern as the number of people who become ill and die from antibiotic-resistant germs is increasing globally.