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Sugar-sweetened beverages like soda hold much of the blame for America’s obesity epidemic. They have been linked to not only increased weight gain, but also to tooth decay, diabetes, and even heart disease. Soda is not the only drink to pin the blame on though, as Americans consume sugar-laden fruit drinks, sports drinks, and sweetened ...click here to read more

Nowadays, people are continuously surrounded by the constant noise of technology. We’re always in front of our screens. While it may be fun and convenient, it’s also a detriment to our health. We stay up all night on our tablets and phones in bed, and when we finally decide to try and fall asleep, we ...click here to read more

There is nothing better than eating your favorite flavor of ice cream on a hot summer’s day. Ice cream in general is typically the go to guilty pleasure for the majority of people. Some would argue that the fat content in ice cream directly relates to how tasty it is. However, a new study from ...click here to read more

What do kale, spinach, pomegranates, quinoa, and goji berries have in common? At one point or another they were deemed a “superfood,” meaning they are highly nutritious with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that all work to improve and support good health. Well, another food item comes to mind as a superfood, and you may or ...click here to read more

A new study finds that mice without a sense of smell do not gain weight in the same way as mice that can smell what they are eating. Being able to smell our food has been linked to how much we enjoy eating it. Imagine walking into a restaurant and not experiencing the suddenly overwhelming ...click here to read more

With the obesity epidemic reaching new heights in America, people are looking for any way possible to cut their calories. Since weight gain has an association with increased consumption of sugary beverages like soda, some people choose to replace it with its “diet” equivalent. Reducing meal sizes and getting enough exercise can be very difficult ...click here to read more

Over the last two decades, a variety of health benefits have been linked to the Mediterranean diet, and new findings suggest that one of the primary ingredients of the diet, extra-virgin olive oil, can protect against cognitive decline. The Mediterranean diet, which is described as being full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, has ...click here to read more

Obesity is a rising epidemic in the United States. Nearly 78 million adults and 13 million children struggle with their weight every day, often losing self-esteem and experiencing emotional distress. Obesity raises your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers. While genetics have been known to play some role in the excess accumulation ...click here to read more

You may not be having as much sex as you did years ago, especially if you’re older. But regardless of your age, being intimate with your partner is still important. Not only does sex bring you and your partner closer together, but sex offers numerous health benefits that you’d be missing out on if you ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, Have you started putting into motion the lifestyle tips that can help you lose weight that I mentioned two weeks ago? If so, great! You are definitely closer to looking and feeling your best. Speaking of lifestyle choices, we can’t deny the powerful effects that food, diet, and eating habits have on our ...click here to read more

You’ve probably heard of superfoods that work to promote good health, but you may not be aware of what they are. There are numerous everyday food items that offer great health benefits that are affordable and you can easily incorporate them into your daily diet. If you want to start nourishing your body and improving ...click here to read more

A healthy diet is something we all try to maintain, but it’s hard to stay on track. Low-calorie diets are usually the meal plan of choice for losing weight. However, according to new research, choosing a vegetarian diet over a low-calorie one can help you lose weight more effectively. Having excess fat not only causes ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, Weight gain has always been a hot topic. Every day you hear about a new pill, exercise program, or superfood that promises to help you get rid of the excess weight. Unfortunately, losing weight isn’t as simple as reaching out for a miracle anything. Just as it takes months and years to put ...click here to read more

The health food industry is booming right now, as endless products claiming to be healthy are hitting shelves. Unfortunately, many of these products are actually not-so-healthy but are disguising themselves as such. The problem is that as consumers, we purchase these foods thinking they are good for us, when in reality, we can do without ...click here to read more