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3 Simple Things to Do for Better Health

| June 21, 2015 Comment

3 Simple Things to Do for Better Health – According to a dietitian, you can do some simple things to improve your health: eat more protein, sleep more, and sit less. A simple dietary change, such as adding more protein, can have a tremendous impact on our health, says Molly Kimball, a registered dietitian in […]

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Avoid Distractions When Eating to Keep the Pounds Away

| June 4, 2015 Comment

Avoid Distractions When Eating to Keep the Pounds Away – If you are one of those who needs to watch TV while eating, know that it might not be a good practice. A new study reveals that distracted eating, such as watching TV, using a smartphone, or playing a computer game, can all prevent you […]

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Popular Birth-Control Pills Increase Risk of Blood Clots

| May 26, 2015 Comment

Popular Birth-Control Pills Increase Risk of Blood Clots – A new study shows that some of the popular contraceptive pills, such as Yasmin, Femodene, and Marvelon can increase the risk of blood clots in women four-fold compared to those who do not take any oral contraceptives. Researchers from University of Nottingham looked at third generation […]

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Smell Perception Sharper in Obese People

| April 6, 2015 Comment

Smell Perception Sharper in Obese People – A new study done by UK researchers found that obese people are more sensitive to food smells, and that could play a role in their higher intake of food. Lead author Lorenzo Stafford, a senior lecturer at the Center for Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology at the University of […]

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Are Paper Books Better Than E-Books for Sleep Cycle?

Are Paper Books Better Than E-Books for Sleep Cycle?

| December 23, 2014 Comment

Are Paper Books Better Than E-Books for Sleep Cycle? A study from Harvard Medical School shows that electronic readers utilizing LED technology interrupt people’s natural sleep cycles. Consider this news a win for proponents of reading traditionally at bedtime — that is, off of paper, not an electronic tablet. Researchers at Harvard Medical School released a study showing […]

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Dangers of Diet Soda

Dangers of Diet Soda

| November 29, 2014 Comment

Dangers of Diet Soda – Health coach Carey Peters, who once drank two 2-liters of diet soda per day, tells host Judy Greer the dirty truth about the popular soft drink. The combination of carbonation, caffeine and chemicals makes you crave it. Diet soda doesn’t help you lose weight. But one side-effect, says Carey: The […]

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Alcoholic Drinks in the EU Could Get Calorie Labels

Alcoholic Drinks in the EU Could Get Calorie Labels

| October 31, 2014 1 Comment

Alcoholic Drinks in the EU Could Get Calorie Labels – Most of us have been probably been there — you’ve had a couple drinks and are sitting there deciding whether you should grab one more. But what if you knew the calorie count in that next pint of beer or glass of wine? That’s what […]

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Stop Watching Action-Packed TV to Snack Less

| September 1, 2014 Comment

New research suggests we should stop watching action-packed TV to snack less. If you’re addicted to watching those fast-paced thrillers, you might be consuming more calories than you need. Cornell University researchers asked 100 undergraduate students to watch three 20-minute sessions of a sci-fi thriller, The Island, the same movie minus the sound, and the […]

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Water for Weight Loss

Water for Weight Loss

| August 26, 2014 Comment

Water for Weight Loss – Water for weight loss might seem a little unconventional to some people but it’s a great tool if you are trying to lose that extra weight. Know more through this video. Expert: Robert Gorski, M.D. New York Methodist Hospital Transcript Another tool in your weight loss arsenal? Water. By drinking water […]

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Busting Menopause Myths

Busting Menopause Myths

| July 17, 2014 Comment

Busting Menopause Myths – Think you know the facts on menopause? Not everything you hear is true. Watch this video for the most common menopause myths. Expert: Nancy Reame, BSN, MSN, PhD, FAAN Professor and menopause practitioner Transcript Think you know the facts on menopause? Not everything you hear is true. Here are the most common […]

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Stress Fighting Foods

Stress Fighting Foods

| June 16, 2014 Comment

Stress Fighting Foods – Studies show that you are more likely to gain weight when under stress. However, there are some stress fighting foods that can help. Learn more from this video. Expert: Amy Hendel, R-PA, Health Coach Health Coach, Author of “The 4 Habits of Healthy Families” Transcript In our world of pinging inboxes, ringing […]

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Stress Eating

Stress Eating

| May 18, 2014 Comment

Stress Eating – When you are under stress, you are most likely eating more and more of the bad food, resulting in weight gain. Watch this video to know more about stress eating. Expert: Hendel, Amy, R-PA, Health Coach Health Coach, Author of “The 4 Habits of Healthy Families” Transcript The more stressed you are, the […]

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