Experts Believe We Need Taxes and Restrictions on Soda to Protect Public Health

For millions of Americans, soda is their drink of choice, despite the link to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity,...
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The Obesity-Cancer Link Confirmed

If you carry extra weight, there has never been a better time to take action to shed fat on behalf of your long-term health. In...
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Looking for a Way to Balance your Blood Pressure? Try Eating More Fruits and...

More than one billion individuals across the globe contend with high blood pressure. Data from the World Health Organization indicates that high blood pressure...

Heartburn Medication Could Be Destroying Your Kidneys

The link between a class of heartburn medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and serious kidney problems has been solidly established. The belief among...

Occasional Exercise—Does it Do Any Good?

Busy schedules and often overwhelming responsibilities have paved the way for a particular type of exerciser known as the weekend warrior. Weekend warriors go...
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Did You Know… …Running May Make You Less Likely to Have Joint Problems?

Even avid runners often worry that the repetitive motion of running causes excessive wear and tear on their joints, and particularly their knees. This...
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It’s Time to Ditch Artificial Sweeteners for Good—Here’s Why

The allure of artificial sweeteners hooks an estimated 180 million Americans. With zero calories and 200 times the sweetness of sugar, artificial sweeteners like...

Yoga Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Did You Know...that yoga may protect you from cardiovascular disease? Yoga is an ancient mind-body practice from India that helps to strengthen the body and...