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Mediterranean people consume about the same amount of fat as Northern Europeans and Americans, yet they live longer and have lower incidences of heart disease, cancer, and lower cholesterol levels. Why?

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener which made an immense impact on the market as a sugar-replacement, particularly benefiting diabetics. In its heyday approximately 6,000 foods and drinks, even certain chewing gums and vitamin products contained Asp…

Almost everyone knows that carrying excess weight is not healthy for you. However, many people fail to realize the serious consequences of not losing weight.
Being overweight will increase your chances of

Have you ever heard that eating nuts helps your heart keep healthy? Learn how walnuts, almonds and other nuts help reduce your cholesterol when eaten as part of a balanced diet. There’s increasing acknowledgment that consumption nuts, as part of a hea…

The wisdom about healthy eating changes frequently, and it can be hard to keep up. But one consistency is that many studies point to the health benefits from drinking red wine. Red wine is said to aid digestion, as well as help keep your …

Whether you view the tomato as a vegetable or a fruit, either way, it sure tastes good and adds that extra kick to a lot of popular dishes around the world. Many are surprised to learn that the tomato is actually part of the nightshade fam…

There are many different types of yoga and each has its own traits and benefits. By picking up the fundamental on each and every type of yoga, you can determine what is suitable for you. Hatha Yoga is one of the most widespread and it a divine practi…

While many of us enjoy-indeed, rely on-our morning coffee, we haven’t been able to shake the popular theory that the caffeine content makes coffee bad for the body. Espresso, a concentrated beverage, has been…

One of the biggest women’s fitness myths is physical activity must be strenuous to achieve major health benefits. Where did this thought originate? A simple walk around the neighborhood is vastly superior than…

No matter who you are, you can benefit from less stress. Here are 6 practical pointers to help you do just that.
1. Drink Plenty of Water – Water is an essential component of life because every cell of the body uses it. It helps to reduce blood pressure, aids in elimination of waste from the body, balances acids in the body, and carries nutrients into all the bo…