6 Simple Steps to Keep Your Lungs Healthy for Life
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June 2, 2024
Tag: healthy diet
Are You Taking Too Many Supplements?
Are you taking too many supplements? There’s a common misconception that supplements, being natural, are harmless. Here’s why that’s not always the case and who can benefit from nutritional supplements.
September 17, 2023
Multivitamins: Debunking the 7 Most Common Misconceptions Too Many People Believe
Learn the truth about multivitamins and debunk the 7 most common misconceptions that too many people believe. Read on and discover how to make a more informed decision about whether to take a multivitamin.
April 2, 2023
Can a Healthy Diet Offset the Negative Effects of Obesity?
Obesity is a rapidly growing health problem in Western countries, and, for some, it’s a difficult condition to reverse. Can eating a healthy diet compensate for the health risks of obesity? Find out what a new study shows.
October 4, 2020
Can Stress “Undo” the Benefits of Eating Healthy?
Eat a healthy diet combined with exercise and quality sleep and you have the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. But what about stress? A new study shows why you don’t want to leave it out of the equation.
September 25, 2016
How Many People Are Really Living a Healthy Lifestyle? Prepare to Be Shocked
With so much focus on exercise and eating healthy, a significant number of Americans must be following a healthy lifestyle, right? Not according to a new study. In fact, the number is abysmally low. How low? You might be surprised.
April 3, 2016
The Real Reason Americans Are Living Longer
Americans are living longer. The average life expectancy is slowly rising – but why? Part of it is related to better treatment of diseases and early detection, but a new study shows diet may play a role too. Are Americans actually eating healthier? Get the full story.
November 15, 2015
Do Potatoes Belong in a Healthy Diet?
Potatoes have a bad reputation as being a high-carb food that contributes to weight gain. But are potatoes really all that bad for your waistline? Read on and discover what’s good and what’s bad about munching on potatoes and whether they can be part of a weight control diet.
August 16, 2015
Whole Grains: Do They Have a Place in a Healthy Diet?
You often hear people say that whole grain foods are unhealthy and should be avoided. Is there any truth to this idea? Find out what research shows about whole grains – the dietary components they offer and whether they have health benefits. You might be surprised.
July 26, 2015
Why Grass-Fed Beef Is Healthier
Red meat in moderation can be part of a healthy diet. The type of red meat you want to avoid is processed meat that contains added preservatives and salt. What about grass-fed beef versus grain-fed? Find out why grass-fed beef is a better choice when it comes to your health.
January 5, 2014
Using a Mnemonic Acronym in Healthy Weight Loss
A mnemonic acronym helps people remember helpful facts that are easy to forget without a convenient prompt. Elementary school students know that HOMES is an easy way to recall Huron,Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior as the Great Lakes. A treatment for sprain is rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE), and cryptologists find special meaning in SENORITA. Taking the advice of psychologists to use acronyms as gentle reminders, you can use WEIGHT LOSS to keep your healthy weight loss plan on track.
December 29, 2013
Can You Retrain Your Brain to Love Healthy Food?
Wouldn’t it be nice if you craved healthy foods instead of ones high in fat or sugar? Find out why we crave unhealthy foods and how to retrain your brain to enjoy whole foods that aren’t high in sugar or fat.
April 21, 2013