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The Benefits of Wine and Chocolate for your Heart
Wine and chocolate bring up images of the good life, but they may also be part of a heart-healthy diet. Given the high rates of heart disease among Americans, researchers have taken a close look at many foods and supplements — from fatty fish to vitamin E — to analyze the ideal ingredients for a heart-healthy diet. “I don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibility that we will ultimately find some magic food that’s really … Read entire article »
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Having trouble waking up? Tips on how to be a morning person
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Is smoking more harmful to women?
Women could be more prone than men to the carcinogens and other harmful compounds in cigarette smoke, … Read more »
Best and Worst Fish… for you and the ocean
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Vitamin B6 Connected to Lower Risk of Lung Cancer
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Hydroxycut Recalled by FDA
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Does green tea keep the pounds away?
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Excessive TV and Computer Time Could Cause Heart Problems
A new study shows that adults who on average spent more than two hours sitting in front of a television or computer screen that was not related to their job or schoolwork had approximately twice the risk of experiencing heart attacks, heart surgeries, strokes, or other cardiovascular events, compared to those who logged less than two hours of daily screen … Read entire article »
Which Form of Birth Control is Right for You?
With so many options out there, picking a form of birth control can be overwhelming. Start with a few questions: Do you need protection against STDs? Are convenience and cost important? How about effectiveness? Only abstinence is 100% effective, but other methods come close, so make sure you review this information and then ask your doctor which options are best … Read entire article »
10 Ways to start off your day on the right foot.
In our busy 24/7 universe, it often seems like there’s not enough time to do everything you want in a day. But try these 10 simple ways to lower stress and boost your mood and energy levels. They may just help you find the extra spark you need to meet the challenges of the day. 1. Make your bed. Starting off … Read entire article »
How to Stick to your Weight Loss Goals During the Holidays
As we all know, food is everywhere during the Holidays. From the office to the factory, from the office supply store to the drugstore (not to mention parties and family events galore), it seems as if the Thanksgiving-to-New Year’s holiday season is one long, tempting food fest designed to make you gain weight. Add in the emotions of the season and … Read entire article »
Influenza Fact and Fiction
With cold and flu season quickly approaching, here is a helpful fact and fiction on the Flu virus. 1. The seasonal flu is annoying but harmless. FALSE – the flu is anything but harmless. According to WebMD, the seasonal flu hospitalizes 200,000 people in the United States every year. Of those, it kills about 36,000. For comparison, that is close to the … Read entire article »
Health Benefits from Quitting Smoking
The health benefits from quitting smoking begin as early as 20 minutes from the time a smoker has had their last cigarette. It is never too late to quit and in fact, the earlier a smoker makes this important decision, the sooner their health (and wallet) can benefit. Quitting smoking is an arduous task and there exists several methods for going … Read entire article »
Vitamin B6 Connected to Lower Risk of Lung Cancer
According to a new study, higher blood levels of vitamin B6 and the amino acid methionine both seem to decrease lung cancer risk in smokers and nonsmokers. “We found that vitamin B6 and methionine are strongly associated with reducing lung cancer risk in people who never smoked, those who quit, and current smokers,” states researcher Paul Brennan, PhD, of the International … Read entire article »
Things to Know About Fish and Omega-3s
If you keep up to date with the latest in nutrition news, you might have a sense of what Fish and Omega-3s have to offer. But, if you’re like many others, you still can’t tell your omega-3s from your omega-6s. And that’s OK. Our search for information on this topic uncovered some interesting facts to share about omega-3 fatty … Read entire article »
Low-Carb Diets Help Improve Cholesterol Levels in the Long Term
Weight loss diets that are low in carbohydrates have an advantage over low-fat diets for improving HDL cholesterol levels in the long term, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health. People who followed low-carb or low-fat diet plans for two years along with a lifestyle modification program lost the same amount of weight — on average about 7% … Read entire article »