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4 ways cherries make you feel better

4 ways cherries make you feel better
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It’s no accident that the small, sweet cherry has found its way into idioms that express how good life is. To “put the cherry on top” means to make a good thing even better. That’s because there are few downsides to eating cherries, and a lot of benefits to be had…

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Healthy Diet

Phytic acid: The antinutrient found in healthy foods

Phytic acid: The antinutrient found in healthy foods
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We tend to see phytic acid as something to avoid because of its reputation as an antinutrient. But this plant-based substance isn’t all bad. In fact, it has some health benefits that could offset its potential for causing mineral deficiencies. So let’s dig into the conundrum…

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Blood Pressure Heart Health Hypertension

Combining metabolic syndrome with kidney disease can be deadly

Combining metabolic syndrome with kidney disease can be deadly
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Metabolic syndrome is bad enough on its own since it raises your risk of problems like heart attack, stroke and diabetes, not to mention premature death. But when combined with chronic kidney disease, the cluster of conditions that make up metabolic syndrome can send those risks into the stratosphere. Here’s how to avoid them…

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Bone Health Health Supplements

Osteoporosis: The forgotten mineral that lowers the risk

Osteoporosis: The forgotten mineral that lowers the risk
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It takes more than calcium and vitamin D to maintain bone health. These popular nutrients tend to take the spotlight, though strong healthy bones depend just as much on important micro- and macronutrients. In fact, a single trace element — and don’t let that word diminish its big benefits — is instrumental in boosting your bone density…

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Colon Cancer Healthy Diet

Why red meat causes carcinogenic compounds in the colon

Why red meat causes carcinogenic compounds in the colon
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Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the US. And lifestyle factors play a major role. We’ve long known that red meat and colon cancer can go hand-in-hand, but there have been many questions as to why. Answers have now been found in the DNA of colon cancer cells.

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Blood Pressure Diabetes Healthy Diet Heart Health

The over-50 food for better blood sugar, blood pressure and a slim waist

The over-50 food for better blood sugar, blood pressure and a slim waist
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When it comes to keeping all your bodily systems healthy, the fact that refined grains are “out” and whole grains are “in” is no longer new news. But it turns out, there are very specific benefits for older adults on five major risk factors for heart disease, including waist size…

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Food Allergies Inflammation Respiratory Health

The heavy metal making your allergies worse

The heavy metal making your allergies worse
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Living with allergies, you might think your miserable symptoms are something you’re stuck with. Hold on to your socks. If you’ve noticed they’re worse, it’s not your typical trigger…

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Another major study confirms: Multivitamins slow cognitive decline

Another major study confirms: Multivitamins slow cognitive decline
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Clinical trials have already shown multivitamins can help reduce cognitive decline. Now findings not only confirm they can improve memory performance by years, but why people with heart problems should be especially excited about this research…

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A novel way to make your cake a superfood

A novel way to make your cake a superfood
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Cake might not be the healthiest choice for those of us looking to slim our waistlines or battle back diabetes and blood pressure problems. But what if there was a way to bake a cake with superfood benefits?