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by Amanda Smith Ok....the moment that every woman has been waiting for is here! The time when studies finally show that chocolate is actually healthy! Not just any chocolate – dark chocolate. That rich, decadant, full-of-flavor treat! For some, dark chocolate is "love at first bite", for others it is an acquired taste. But, to many women's delight, researchers show this tasty treat has a number of health benefits.... 2/13/2023 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor By the time you turned 30, people might have told you about all the changes you need to make. You were leaving the 20s behind and moving into completely new territory where your body wasn’t quite so capable of handling long nights and busy days. Now you’re close to 40, and a whole new set of lifestyle changes are coming your way.Quit SmokingIf you currently smoke, now is the time to stop. Statistics... 2/12/2023 5:00:00 AM
by Robert Parmer Call me crazy, but I’ve never had an issue with eating vegetables. Even at a young age, I was accustomed to eating all kinds of veggies, and they never phased me. In fact, I consider myself extremely open to eating most foods, there’s not much that I don’t like the taste of.Now, after working extensively at a fully organic produce section of a health foods store, I’ve collected quite a bit of knowledge... 2/11/2023 5:00:00 AM
by Dr. B.J. Hardick You’ve probably got a bathroom cabinet or kitchen cupboard full of them. If you’re like most people, studies prove you love, love, love supplements. In 2015 alone, Americans spent over $20 billion on vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients in a bottle.Don’t shoot the messenger, but you’re probably spending hard-earned money on empty claims, unsubstantiated promises, inferior quality products... 2/10/2023 5:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Water is a key element of life, and getting enough is essential to proper health. We might consider drinking an extra glass or two of water on hot days or after a vigorous workout, but most of us aren’t likely to compensate for advancing age. Here’s what every person should know about hydration requirements by age. Hydration Requirements for Children Children’s water needs can vary by weight. Those... 2/9/2023 5:00:00 AM
by Reflux MD Acid reflux, or heartburn, is a very unpleasant feeling inside the chest which creates a burning sensation that rises to the neck. Heartburn usually occurs when the stomach acid backs up to the esophagus, which gives a feeling of a small fire in your chest. If heartburn is frequently bothering you for a stretch of about 2 weeks, it might be best to consult a doctor. Frequent heartburn may lead to long... 2/8/2023 5:00:00 AM
by Chris Ruden You’re trying to lose weight and you’re determined to achieve a certain goal by a certain deadline. But for some reason or other your efforts didn’t pay off as expected. What do you do? Do you beat yourself up about it; stressing, worrying, and panicking? The pressure to lose weight and look better can be a motivator, but many people allow themselves to be controlled entirely by that pressure. In fact,... 2/7/2023 5:00:00 AM
by Sherrie Campbell By their very nature women are nurturers and tend to give out more than they receive. Women can become so focused on their careers, their husbands/boyfriends, their friends, entertaining and children that they forget themselves. When women forget themselves, they lose themselves and begin to hardly resemble the person they once were. Soul time is vitally important for women to stay connected within.... 2/4/2023 5:00:00 AM
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Good things do indeed come in small packages! Nuts and seeds are often overlooked as important health foods, but they pack a mighty punch fighting disease, including the nation’s number one killer, heart disease. If you are worried that nuts and seeds are too fattening to be included in your diet, you shouldn’t. While you should definitely avoid eating nuts to excess, adding nuts to the diet helps... 2/3/2023 5:00:00 AM
by Jenn Ryan It seems like every time my fiancé and I are at the grocery store, we happen to walk past aisles that sells loaves of bread for 99 cents or a huge bag of chips for a couple dollars. We gawk at these prices—how could anything so cheap ever be healthy? Isn’t good food more expensive? A study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) in 2013 shows that eating healthier foods cost, on average, $1.56... 1/31/2023 5:00:00 AM
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