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Everybody Likes a Quitter During the Great American Smokeout by josie
The Great American Smokeout is held annually the third Thursday in November to help smokers kick the habit and improve their health. Today is the Great American Smokeout, but smokers won’t get any...
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Four Facts About Diabetes by guest
by guestMedication — along with proper diet and exercise — can slow the progress of diabetes. By Winnie Yu About 25.8 million people in the United States — 8.3 percent of the population — have...
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Ciderist Greg Hall Shares a Recipe for Hot Spiced Cider by josie
Warm spiced cider makes for a perfect wintry drink. Though we tend to associate cider with fall, a recent conversation with apple enthusiast Greg Hall of Virtue Cider reminded us that cider can serve...
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Resolving to Go Vegan? Try the PCRM 21-Day Kickstart Program by josie
This Wacky Cake recipe was developed during World War II, because rationing made butter and dairy products scarce. We know several people who have made adopting a vegan diet a New Year’s resolution for...
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Chocolate from the Heart: Homemade Dark Chocolate Bark by josie
Antioxidant-rich dried goji berries add a sweet chewiness to our chocolate bark recipe; research shows they can boost heart health and immunity. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, consumers will...
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Go Nuts This March For National Peanut Month! by josie
Celebrate National Peanut Month with this cucumber peanut salad, which can be topped with chicken, shrimp, tofu or pork for a heartier meal. We’re proud to admit we’re nuts about peanuts. Almost every...
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PRCM Offers a 21-Day Vegan Kickstart Plan by josie
PCRM's 21-Day Vegan Kickstart includes recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. In light of the obesity crisis and documentaries like Forks Over Knives, we’re seeing more people opting for a...
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Your Man's Health: How to Get Yourself a 'New' Guy! by anne
by anneIf your man's midsection is expanding, it's not just a cosmetic issue: Belly fat is a health threat. And yucky "man feet"? Those need a wellness makeover, too. By Shelley Levitt With a few...
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What’s Your Oral Health IQ? Some Surprising Truths About Your Teeth by josie
by josieMark Schlesinger, DDS, and dental hygienist Linda Paul shared the results of an oral health poll and taught senior editor Josie Rubio (right) some important dental tips. After meeting my...
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‘Secret Fat’ May Be More Dangerous than Obvious Obesity by josie
by josieA new study suggests that how much belly fat you carry determines your risk of certain health problems much more than your scale weight does. When it comes to being healthy, numbers on the...
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Berry Delicious — and Good for Your Heart! by josie
by josieNot only are berries natural comfort foods and good for your brain — a new study finds that berries lower the risk of a heart attack. Want a delicious and easy way to reduce your risk of a...
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Thalassa’s Pistachio-Crusted Sea Bass by josie
by josieThe pistachio-crusted Mediterranean sea bass, served with vegetables, is a popular special at Thalassa, a Greek restaurant in New York City. As a boy in Greece, growing up in the seaport of...
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National Wear Red Day is Tomorrow! by josie
by josieAs part of the Go Red for Women campaign, heart disease survivors share their stories. When you’re getting dressed tomorrow morning, remember that Feb. 1 is National Wear Red Day, to show...
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Tequila Lime Chicken by josie
by josieThis Tequila Lime Chicken recipe from Robyn Webb’s latest cookbook calls for no salt. It’s no secret that Americans have a taste for salt. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),...
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Why Your Favorite Fruits and Veggies May Be Bad Picks, Healthwise by josie
by josieIn her new book, author Jo Robinson says that many of the nutritious properties of fruits and vegetables have been lost over hundreds of years. As a dietitian, when I hear someone saying that...
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STOP AGE-RELATED WOES IN THEIR TRACKS by Brett Bumeter
by Brett BumeterResolve to add this one healthy habit and get life-changing — and life-lengthening — benefits. BUTT NO! You already know you shouldn’t smoke, but did you know prolonged sitting can be...
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HEART UPDATE – Java Lovers Rejoice! by Brett Bumeter
by Brett Bumeter A perk-up isn’t the only perk of coffee. It can help your heart too. People who drink the equivalent of two typical American servings (8–10 ounces each) of coffee daily have an 11...
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