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Love them or hate them, it sure does seem like mushrooms are a polarizing food. For those who love to eat them, there are many benefits to making them a regular part of a well-balanced diet.Even though they're technically a fungus, mushrooms count toward daily vegetable intake recommendations, so add them to a stir fry or chop them up and drop them in a soup to reap their benefits regularly.Mushrooms...
7/7/2022 4:00:00 AM
While swimming, we've all mistakenly taken some water down the wrong pipe. No big deal, right? Unfortunately, it's possible to actually drown hours later on dry land. It is more common in children than adults. The following information will help you spot the signs which could mean life or death for someone you love. Here is what it looks like, how it happens, and what to look out for. The Two Types...
7/5/2022 4:00:00 AM
Over 647,000 Americans die from heart disease each year. Prevention is the key to a long and healthy life. Most of us know some of the most basic heart disease prevention steps, such as getting plenty of exercise and eliminating fatty foods from our diets. But the majority of us are still doing things that could harm our cardiovascular health without even realizing it. Check out these five surprising...
7/3/2022 4:00:00 AM
We may start to notice wrinkles, fine lines and dark spots and soon others notice too. We're aging. And honestly, only the very lucky get to experience it. So maybe we start out trying to appreciate it. But honestly, we'd probably prefer to look like we used to. Thereās a lot of hype around anti-aging products, though and many of them donāt give the promised results. And how can we know which do and...
7/2/2022 4:00:00 AM
It used to be that we were concerned abou the long-term effects of cigarettes or recreational drug use, but these days, there are more dangers than ever, and some may even appear to be a good idea ā but the truth is, we just don't know enough to say what harm may come from their use. Below, we tell you how much is too much.Although energy drinks are a popular source of caffeine for many people, they...
7/1/2022 4:00:00 AM
Despite staying active and eating right, some of us find it challenging to maintain a healthy weight. But what if we could actually lose a few pounds while in a peaceful slumber? Too good to be true? Maybe not. Check out these ways we can burn some calories while we sleep. Sleep in a Cool Environment Sweat it out at night? Some people may think a good sweat can help flush out toxins and contribute...
6/30/2022 4:00:00 AM
Most Americans eat three meals per day, breakfast, lunch and dinner, interspersed with small snacks. Breakfast is usually light (or, for some individuals, skipped altogether), followed by a heavier lunch and an even heavier dinner. Dinner can be as late as 8 pm, and many people even continue to snack after that. This system can be a huge problem for diabetics, which is why they follow a special diet....
6/29/2022 4:00:00 AM
Tablets and phones offer a world of entertainment and information many of us didn't have access to as children. This affords them opportunities we never knewābut where is the line? Too much time spent on phones, tablets and other devices can have lasting effects on children's health. Kids may experience both physical and mental health effects. So how do we protect them without making them fall behind...
6/27/2022 4:00:00 AM
How much MSG is in your diet? It might be more than you think ā a lot more. An increasing number of food manufacturers add MSG to their products and even fast-food chains are getting in on it. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the fermented product of a naturally occurring compound found in some foods. It has an āumamiā flavor that can add an extra boost to savory dishes, especially meats. MSG is turning...
6/26/2022 4:00:00 AM
The term might feel obscure to anyone whoās never experienced it before, but those of us who have suffered from brain fog understand the intense impact it can have on a person. Getting through it can be frustrating enough, but when the cause is unclear, we might find ourselves desperate for answers as days grind on and on and we find ourselves unable to function.Pinpointing the source is important...
6/20/2022 4:00:00 AM
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