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(AscendHealthy.com) - Not all coughs and sneezes are the same, although it might be impossible to tell one bug from another at first glance. There’s a huge overlap in symptoms, which can complicate diagnosis, but these infections do also have a few subtle differences. Here’s how to tell them apart. Quick Read: Because of the overlap in symptoms between COVID, colds...

(AscendHealthy.com) - While it may be a gross topic for some, understanding what different poop colors means could answer a lot of questions about health. Whether you have regular, smooth-moving bowel movements or not, it’s worth it to take a glance into the toilet next time you go. Here is what it could signify. Quick Read: Stool color, texture and form...

(AscendHealthy.com) - Good mental health can be a serious balancing act. Staying grounded and level headed isn’t always easy, especially when the rest of the world seems to be falling apart. It’s possible, though, and we have a handful of strategies that might help. Try these tips to improve your mental health. Quick Read: Good mental health starts with self-care. Try...

(AscendHealthy.com) - Food sensitivities and allergies might be more common than many of us realize. One reason for this might be that most of us aren’t aware that these allergies and sensitivities even exist because symptoms may appear as other conditions. Some allergy and/or asthma sufferers may be worsening their symptoms daily, unaware of a common trigger. Here’s what...

(AscendHealthy.com) - This fall could be a tough one. With the cold and flu season on the way and COVID-19 still raging out of control, we may wind up slammed with a deadly trifecta as soon as cooler temperatures hit. It’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the potential wave. Try these helpful tips to improve your...

(AscendHealthy.com) - COVID-19 is on most minds these days, with many of us feeling grateful for each moment the pandemic passes us by. This widespread preoccupation could be distracting some of us from other dangers waiting to strike. Tick-borne diseases are in full swing this time of year, so it’s important to know what to watch out for. Here...

(AscendHealthy.com) - Water, water everywhere….but should we drink some with our meals? A nutrition debate recently went viral in cyberspace over whether or not we should sip water when we eat. Some claim that drinking liquids with meals can destroy your digestion. Others say sipping water as we eat is fine. See what we learned about this digestion diet debate...

(AscendHealthy.com) - Finding the right diet can take some trial and error, and people with digestive issues may find this process downright painful. Most diets, even healthy ones, include foods that can be difficult to digest. The GAPS diet is different, and it might even help some people restore more than their gut health. Quick Read: The GAPS diet is based...

(AscendHealthy.com) - Ticks are filthy creatures, capable of carrying a slew of infections other than Lyme disease. Some tick-borne illnesses might not get as much press, and we’re still learning the details about a few of them, but all are capable of causing severe infections. We’ve compiled all the vital info on 10 Quick Read: Lyme disease isn’t the only worrisome...

(AscendHealthy.com) - COVID-19 far from fizzled out with the coming of hotter months, despite our hopes and predictions. With cooler temperatures only around the corner, many people are worried about another explosion of infections. Their worries might not be so unfounded. Quick Read: Based on research, the virus responsible for the pandemic should fare poorly in high heat and humidity. Accordingly,...