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Dietary supplements – those “all natural” products people consume for weight loss, extra energy or to self-treat various conditions –…
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Wine at dinner safe, possibly beneficial in diabetes
A glass of red wine at dinner is safe and possibly beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes, a new…
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Weight-loss surgery linked to increased suicide risk
Patients may be more likely to harm themselves or attempt suicide after weight-loss surgery, a Canadian study suggests. Researchers followed…
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The 5 best ways to lose belly fat
Repeat after me: “Crunches do not burn belly fat.” And it’s not just crunches. Neither will planks, leg throws, nor…
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Report finds childhood obesity on the rise: Does your kid have a healthy weight?
Are your kids overweight or just about right? If you think they’re about right, you’re like most parents in the…
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How to make the perfect post-workout cocktail
You’ve just ripped through a workout and you’re thirsty. Not for another protein shake. Not for some colored, sugary sports…
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Reap the benefits of a vegetarian diet— without ditching meat entirely
Last month, a study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine showed that vegetarian diets result in more weight loss…
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4 simple meal-planning tips for picky eaters
Parenting has its challenges, one of which is getting a picky eater to eat some darn vegetables once in a…
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Mediterranean diet with olive oil, nuts linked to healthier brain
A Mediterranean diet with extra nuts and olive oil might help improve memory in older adults, a Spanish study suggests,…
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