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An apple a day keeps the doctor away. If only it were that simple.

While eating a single apple may not do the trick, there are a number of easy things you can do to keep yourself healthy. Really. Read on to learn how to take good care of yourself.

Eat a healthy diet

This may seem like a no-brainer, but it's true. Yes, it's ok to splurge once in a while and eat fried food and decadent desserts, but for the majority of the time, try to eat a sensible diet. You know, like you were taught in school. Eat a

Those who struggle with addiction often don’t realize there’s a problem until something happens or someone brings it to their attention. Once a person reaches the level of a full-blown addiction, the “decision” to use is no longer their own. Their brain essentially sends mixed signals to the body that this substance or behavior is a requirement, therefore, becoming a “natural” part of a person’s day. So, when a person hits rock bottom, realizes the error of their ways, or hears concerns from those they love, they may feel determined to release the grip addiction has over their

When you suffer from back pain, it can put a damper on every activity you do, whether for work or play. For most people, chronic back pain means seeing a doctor to figure out just how you can manage it. Most doctors will prescribe medications to deal with the pain, but since this won’t necessarily heal the pain, you’ll be on medication for the rest of your life. Other doctors will recommend surgery, and then there are those who recommend alternate methods of dealing with your pain. If you’re dealing with

No one likes to go to the doctor. But when injuries and ailments are left unattended to, often we can make our situation worse by ignoring the pain. Thankfully, there are home remedies and foods we can eat that can put you on the fast route to recovery. Or at least keep an ailment under control until you can pencil in time to see a doctor.

Here's what you should stock up on the next time you're faced with any of these common ailments or injuries.

1. Headaches.

Whether the result of a hangover, or low air pressure, headaches can range

Canavan disease is a genetic condition passed to a child when both parents carry the gene. We call this an autosomal recessive condition, and it’s most common in a specific in eastern and central European children of Jewish heritage known as Ashkenazi Jews. There has been very little research about Canavan disease in other ethnic groups because it is so rare.  Canavan currently affects 1 out of every 6,400-13,500 Ashkenazi Jews.

How does Canavan disease affect the body?

Canavan disease is caused by a mutation in what’s called the ASPA gene. ASPA is responsible for signaling the production of an enzyme