Many runners accept the wear and tear on their joints with the understanding that the cardiovascular benefits of running outweigh the ultimate risks. A new study, however, may throw this line of thinking into question; recent research indicates that intense exercise may actually be harmful to the heart. While it was no surprise to researchers [...]
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Many women with breast cancer want to do anything and everything to fight the disease as aggressively as possible. In fact, more and more are choosing preventive mastectomies even when their cancer is the noninvasive kind that hasn’t spread. But in some cases, less treatment may be the healthiest decision. For instance, new research pinpoints [...]
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Work stress is a common culprit for causing heart problems; making fun of this well known trigger is a grand pastime…one of my favorite episodes of Seinfeld shows George’s father shouting “Serenity now!” instead of getting angry. While I laugh at such ironic absurdity, it highlights the researched back notion that there is a very fine [...]
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People aren’t the only ones who relish lush, juicy summertime produce. Mold, too, thrives happily on the sugar and moisture so readily available in ripe fruits and vegetables. It can even grow deep into these foods where you can’t see it! According to Leigh Broadhurst, PhD, research geochemist in the USDA’s Beltsville Agricultural Research Services, even [...]
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In the 1970s, the then-famous actor George Sanders shocked the world when he killed himself and left a suicide note that explained, “… I am bored.” Killing yourself is a pretty extreme response to being bored, of course, but several recent studies have found a startling connection between chronic boredom and early death, adding an [...]
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With all the recent talk about a “sin tax” on sugary sodas, I’m surprised no one is talking about slapping a tariff on deep-fried foods. Yes, they are tasty as anything, but they’re also really terrible for your health. Jane Kirby, RD, author of several cookbooks as well as books on nutrition and weight loss, [...]
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If you or someone you know suffers with stubborn migraines that drugs can’t touch, you may find help from, of all things, Botox. Famous for erasing wrinkles, if not only temporarily, this neurotoxin from the bacteria that causes botulism has been shown in a new study to provide dramatic relief for a very specific subgroup [...]
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Ideally, we would all like to assume that our doctors are infallible, that they never make costly errors–because costly in the medical profession could end up costing a person’s life. Unfortunately, they are human. They make mistakes. And knowing what those typical mistakes are may help you, as the patient, to prevent the doctor from [...]
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Ingredients: Always try to buy organic, you’re worth it Serves 5-8 as an appetizer. * 3 large Avocados or 4-5 smaller Hass Avocados * 3-4 tomatoes or equivalent portion of cherry tomatoes * 1-2 bunches of cilantro * 1 lemon Notes: Cilantro really spruces guacamole up so use an abundance. Try just a few squeezes [...]
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Step 1: Knock it off with processed white sugar! There are really very few redeeming qualities about sugar. And it’s like any other bad habit: It’s a habit and most people have emotional attachments to it. The good news is that there are plenty of wonderful substitutes that can help you redirect your craving for [...]
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