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• Can Mononucleosis Affect My Liver?

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• How Can I Get Rid of Stretch Marks?

  Stretch marks are pink or purple streaks that appear on the skin, especially in the abdomen, thighs, upper arms, and back. This is very common in pregnant women, but may also be seen in people who gain weight, or a sudden growth during puberty. The color of the marks may gradually fade to white or...

• Inversion Therapy: Benefits and Risks

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• Cucumber: Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

  The cucumber vegetable is light or dark green in color and has a thin, moisture-rich skin. You can cut the cucumber into pieces and eat the slices with a pinch of salt, have the slices in a sandwich, add the cucumber to a salad, or enjoy the cucumber juice in a drink. Cucumbers are a great help for...

• Lose Weight Without Fad Diets

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