The amount of information and advice swirling around us on how much
and what kind of fat to eat is enough to make a person dizzy. We’re
told some ... Read More »
A missed period can have very serious implications or may be
nothing to worry about. If you’ve had sex, the most serious
implication is probably obvious. Skipping a period may be the first
sign of ... Read More »
Why do some people succeed in losing weight while others fail? Why
do some people pick themselves up when they fall down while others
remain immobilized? And after having failed repeatedly to lose
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In 21st century America, we are notorious multi-taskers. If you’re
not texting, chewing, walking, and talking at the same time, you’re
just plain lazy. Unfortunately, when it comes to weight ... Read More »
For too long, fiber has been a neglected orphan in the American
food family. Gritty drinks, supersized pills and cardboard-like
bran cereal seemed to be the only alternatives for adding fiber to
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Do you consider yourself average? If so, you may not be consuming
enough fiber on a daily basis. Dietitians recommend that adults
consume 25
to... Read More »
Summer is here and everyone wants to look their best, so diets are
all the craze (of course, they always are). And while we’re
constantly bombarded with too much (often contradictory) diet
advice, ... Read More »
Considered sacred in India, many Indians believe that the mango
tree has the power to grant wishes for wealth, health
immortality—and even grandchildren. Given the belief in the
mystical quality of ... Read More »
On June 14, 2011, the Washington Post published an article by Lenny
Bernstein on the unknown cause of the popular experience of
“runners high” and whether or not this often reported “state of
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A topical treatment for acne has shown great results in women.
Topical dapsone gel 5% (Aczone) did significantly better in terms
of reducing or clearing acne in women than in men, according to a
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