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Omega-3s and other vitamins may improve dry eye - here's what the research says INSIDER 1/14/2021 insider@insider.com (Soo Youn ,Howard Krauss) © ljubaphoto/ Getty Images Vitamins may help dry eyes, but the research is inconclusive. ljubaphoto/ Getty Images Supplements alone won't completely treat dry eye, but recent studies have examined the link between certain vitamins and eye disease.  Omega-3 fatty acids that can be found in fish oil or flaxseed may help treat dry eye, along with other vitamins like A, E, and B12.  Many factors can cause dry eye and can indicate ot...

» Don't count on your period to burn more calories - here's why burning more calories on your period is mostly a myth Don't count on your period to burn more calories - here's why burning more calories on your period is mostly a myth Kelly Burch,Veronique TacheJan 15, 2021, 00:19 IST Research is still inconclusive on whether or not you burn more calories on your period.LukaTDB/ Getty Images A myth persists that people burn more calories during their period, but experts say the number of calories burned during menstruation is not significant. People may burn more calories in the luteal phas...

Friendships help combat the adverse health effects of loneliness like depression and poor sleep and can lead to a happier, healthier life.

The health benefits of strong, long-lasting friendships and how to strengthen your connection with others INSIDER 1/14/2021 insider@insider.com (Aryan Arora,Rebecca Mannis) © Yasser Chalid/Getty Images Long-lasting friendships help us feel more confident and lead a happier life. Yasser Chalid/Getty Images Long-lasting friendships are important because they help boost our confidence, happiness, and overall wellbeing.  Studies show that friendships help create a sense of belonging and offer strength in face of adversity. To strengthen a friendship you should consider three...

6 easy ways to start eating healthy, according to dietitians INSIDER 1/13/2021 insider@insider.com (Erin Heger,Samantha Cassetty) © Alexander Spatari/Getty images Adding more vegetables into your diet is a great way to start eating healthy. Alexander Spatari/Getty images To start eating healthy, incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet which will boost your fiber, vitamin, and mineral intake.  Eating healthy also means limiting your consumption of processed foods like refined grains or deli meats.  If you are struggling to start eating healthy, it can be he...