DO THE TYPES OF COOKING OILS USED INFLUENCE OUR HEALTH?
DO THE TYPES OF COOKING OILS USED INFLUENCE OUR HEALTH? Here are some scientific answers.
June 2, 2021
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What exactly is a Mediterranean Diet? And why is it important?
What exactly is a Mediterranean Diet?
Here are the basic facts and why they are important for health.
May 25, 2021
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THE IDEA OF “HEALTH FREEDOM” IS NOT ONLY MYTHICAL BUT DANGEROUS
In a recent essay, Susannah Crockford, author of Ripples of the Universe: Spirituality in Sedona, Arizona, says the “health freedom” movement is “where opposition to
May 19, 2021
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CAN SCIENCE EXPLAIN SCIENCE DENIAL?
Several years ago, I was both amused and mortified by the example presented by Senator James Inhofe, Oklahoma Republican, when he presented a snowball to
May 12, 2021
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MELATONIN FOR SLEEP PROMOTION: DOES THIS SUPPLEMENT LIVE UP TO ITS HYPE?
If you’ve been wandering the vitamin and supplement aisle of your local grocery store or pharmacy recently, you may have noticed an “out of stock”
May 5, 2021
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EXERCISE MYTHS DEBUNKED
Although exercise is highly recommended in general, there are a few myths that are explained.
April 28, 2021
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TURMERIC: THE “GOLDEN” SUPPLEMENT: ANY VALUE?
Turmeric is a gold-colored spice, which is touted for a host of (as yet unproven) health benefits. Here is the story.
April 22, 2021
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DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA OF WHAT CONSTITUTES A HEALTHY BREAKFAST?
Skip the processed breakfast meats, heaps of salty fried potatoes, sugary breakfast cereals and bars, and refined baked goods such as white bread, bagels, rolls, pastries, and muffins.
Opt for items such as fruits and high-fiber products.
April 15, 2021
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WHY DO WE OVER EAT?
Two years ago, a study by researcher Kevin Hall made headlines when it reported that ultra-processed foods led people to overeat and gain weight. Hall
April 10, 2021
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