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Surprising Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Surprising Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Few spices have been in use for as long as cinnamon has. Its healing virtues, however, have only recently begun to be discovered by modern science. Derived from the dried bark of a small tree that grows in Egypt, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, India and Sri Lanka, cinnamon has been a fixture in Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. Nowadays it plays an increasingly important role in the practice of alternative medicine in the west.

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Can Rapid Weight Loss Be Toxic?

Can Rapid Weight Loss Be Toxic?

There are a number of reasons not to buy into the promises of extreme diets. For one, they don’t lead to permanent weight loss and they’re nutritionally unbalanced. But there’s another reason why extreme dieting and rapid weight loss may be harmful. It may release toxins store in fat tissue into your bloodstream. Find out more.

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Can Eggland’s Best Eggs Actually Improve Your Lipid Level?

In the past, eggs have been maligned for their role in raising cholesterol. Now a recent study suggests that not only do eggs not raise total cholesterol, they may actually improve your lipid profile. Find out more about the impact eggs have on lipids and discover other surprising health benefits of Eggland’s Best eggs.

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Is exercising after a meal beneficial?

Can Exercising After a Meal Improve Your Health?

Exercising after a meal? How many people do that? As it turns out, doing some light exercise after eating a meal may have health benefits, especially when it comes to your heart. Find out why this is and why it’s important to stay active after a meal.

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Can Exercise Prevent High Blood Pressure?

Can Exercise Prevent High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure is so common that most people can expect to get it if they live long enough. We know that lifestyle plays a role in maintaining a healthy blood pressure – including exercise. But what if you’re predisposed to hypertension, can exercise prevent it?

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Five quick tests to see how fast you're aging.

5 Quick Tests to See How Fast You’re Aging

Are you aging slowly or faster than you should? There isn’t a single test that will tell you what your chronological age is, but if you want a better idea, try these simple tests you can do at home to see where you stand. They’ll give you a rough idea of whether you’re doing the right thing from a lifestyle standpoint to slow down the aging process – and alert you to things you need to change.

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Obesity: 30 years ago only one in ten people were overweight.

Obesity: a Growing Epidemic

Did you know that just 30 years ago only one in ten people were overweight? Not so today. Currently, health researchers estimate that two out of three people are either overweight or obese.

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Dealing With Stretch Marks: Will Cocoa Butter Help?

Dealing With Stretch Marks: Will Cocoa Butter Help?

You’re in shape. Your muscles are toned and you’ve reached your ideal body weight. But you still have an annoying problem – stretch marks. Some people say cocoa butter can help. Is there any truth to this? If not, what can you do for stretch marks? Find out.

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