6 Effects of Alcohol on Your Health
Alcohol consumption has short and long-term health effects that affect different areas in your body. Learn how alcohol affects your health.
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Dr. W. Santiago
Mar 28, 20224 min read
Alopecia: Why Is Your Hair Falling Out?
It is not just one condition that results in hair loss, but several ones. Know the most common reasons that can cause your hair to fall out.
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Dr. W. Santiago
Mar 26, 20225 min read
Guide for a Healthy Plant-Based Diet
There are lots of reasons people consider going vegan or plant-based. Some people want to feel and look better, discover the benefits.
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Dr. W. Santiago
Mar 19, 20223 min read
Laugh to Heal: The Free, Fun, and Easy to Use Medicine
Laughter is good for the body and mind. Not only does it help to make you happy, but it also serves to make you healthier.
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Dr. W. Santiago
Mar 12, 20223 min read
How to Describe Your Pain to your doctor?
Everybody feels pain. It is a response from your nervous system, letting you know that something is wrong with your body. But not all the...
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Dr. W. Santiago
Mar 5, 20223 min read
What is Keto Diet: Know the Pros and Cons
Are you thinking about starting a Ketogenic (Keto) diet? Do you know how it works? If you are not sure, let us start explaining what it...
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Dr. W. Santiago
Feb 26, 20222 min read
9 Work Related Pains You Should Know About
Have you ever started having a particular pain that now doesn’t want to go away? Have you paid attention to when and how it starts?...
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Dr. W. Santiago
Feb 20, 20223 min read
Important Lab Tests That You Need to Have Done and Why
Do you know the meaning of all the lab tests that your doctor ordered you to have? Depending on your particular case, some will be needed...
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Dr. W. Santiago
Feb 14, 20224 min read
13 Vitamins That Your Body Needs
Our body needs certain nutrients to function properly. There are 13 vitamins that you need to make sure are included in your daily meals....
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Dr. W. Santiago
Feb 7, 20224 min read
7 Fantastic Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Chocolate was very valuable for Mayans; it was used as money. Today, its value comes nutritionally. It is a delicious treat that has many...
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Dr. W. Santiago
Jan 30, 20221 min read
5 Ways to Calm Your Mind to Feel Much Better
With so much to handle every day, anyone is at risk of a brain meltdown. From the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home,...
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Dr. W. Santiago
Jan 29, 20223 min read
Health Effects of Stress at Work
Work-related stress is a very common topic among coworkers. It is normal to feel stressed from time to time. However, you might be facing...
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Dr. W. Santiago
Jan 26, 20223 min read
8 Answers to Your Ringing Ear Questions
A ringing in your ears, a buzzing sound, a roaring, a whizzing; no matter how it is called, it is simply annoying. There are many...
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Dr. W. Santiago
Jan 23, 20224 min read
Headaches: What You Need to Know
Everyone knows what a terrible headache feels like. You might wake up with a headache that insists on staying with you the entire day,...
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Dr. W. Santiago
Jan 19, 20225 min read
Diabetes: Why Sweets Are Not So Sweet
Have you ever heard someone telling, “don’t eat so many candies, you’ll become a diabetic!” Well, that is true. When you don’t control...
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Dr. W. Santiago
Jan 17, 20224 min read
High Blood Pressure: Why Is It Important?
Around 47% of all adults in the United States suffer from High Blood Pressure (also known as hypertension). Most of them occur in the...
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Dr. W. Santiago
Jan 16, 20223 min read
Best Home Remedies for Insomnia
There is nothing better than being able to start your day full of energy and rested. However, many people have to deal with the effects...
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Dr. W. Santiago
Jan 11, 20224 min read
Snoring?... Maybe It Is Sleep Apnea
Do you snore? Is your partner's snoring too annoying? How many of you would like to have a restful night? Know how suffering from sleep apne
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