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If you forgot to thaw your meat and it’s dinner time, you might consider using the microwave to speed up the process—especially since it has a defrost setting. But is it advisable? Professor Costas Stathopoulos, a food scientist from Abertay…
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Magnesium must be having a moment. You’ve likely seen some hacks and supplements on social media to help you get more magnesium in your system. You need magnesium for many functions in your body, including regulating your heart rhythm, preserving…
Taking multiple medications is a common practice. In fact, over half of Americans take at least two, according to the Mayo Clinic. This happens because different medications can manage various aspects of a health condition. Furthermore, individuals, especially older adults,…