The truth about DNA testing by mail

So much information and so much confusion. If you are curious about where your ancestors came from or perhaps you are concerned about possible diseases that were transmitted. Mail-order DNA tests can be an easy way to get answers. Dozens of companies offer these tests, which can be performed with a saliva sample or swab taken from a cheek. The problem is that you may learn elements that are not pertinent to the facts.

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Night cough, how to counteract it

Who has experienced at least once knows that there is only one thing worse than coughing insistent during the day: insistent coughing during the night and the accompanying throat discomfort.

The benefits of retinoids against time

Retinoids are used to limit the effects of skin aging, in psoriasis and other dermatological conditions. They stimulate the production of collagen, the protein that keeps skin elastic. Here’s what

Spring craving for sports, but which one?

With the arrival of warm weather, the urge to get out and move around increases a bit for everyone. But above all, there is a renewed desire to change for

Drinking while eating: with these foods.

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Bloated belly goodbye: here’s how

All year round, but more than ever in summer, having a bloated belly with the accompanying vague sense of discomfort can be very annoying and prevent you from fully enjoying

Are you sure you know how to recognize depression?

Deep and lingering sadness. Apathy. Overly discouraged attitude in the present and pessimistic about the future, even when circumstances would not warrant it. Frequent urge to cry, especially among women.

Can eye color reveal some health problems?

Do many people really believe a face with brown eyes is more reliable? Or that blue eyes would predispose to cancer? The answers may surprise you.

The fatty foods that are good for you

As components of a healthy diet there are some fatty foods that are good for you. They help keep the brain, heart and skin remarkably healthy.

Lack of sleep weakens memory

For everyone when sleep is lost, memories are harder to reappear precisely because sleep restores and improves connections between brain cells. Particularly those who have already experienced the weakening of

Medications: mistakes to avoid

Some would never want to take them; others would want a pill to cure every ailment and would not leave home without an emergency kit in their bag. In few

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