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Nuts come in all different shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: They are good for your health. From peanuts, to walnuts, to even pistachios, nuts contain many benefits to make them ideal snack food. Ditch that bag of potato chips! One nut in particular is constantly praised for its health ...click here to read more

Your head is pounding, you feel absolutely sick to your stomach, getting out of bed doesn’t even seem like an option! But you don’t have a flu or any other illness. Your previous night’s activity, however, has caught up to you and left you feeling ill. If you drink too much you will most likely ...click here to read more

How to maintain dental hygiene should be a top priority each and every day. Good brushing and flossing, for one, are the foundation for dental cavities prevention. But there’s more. The state of your mouth, teeth and gums has been linked heart disease and brain health. New York University (NYU) researchers last fall uncovered the ...click here to read more

Water, our bodies can’t function without it. Water controls all major bodily functions and without it, we’re just not the same. In fact, more than two-thirds of the human body is comprised of water, so it’s highly important we keep ourselves well hydrated. But do you know the consequences of lack of water? Maybe there ...click here to read more

What if you could get more out of your salad and it would only take adding an additional ingredient? Salads on their own can include all kinds of fruits and vegetables which contribute to optimal health – although homemade is much better than store-bought, of course. Salads allow for a wide variety of ingredients in ...click here to read more

Ever turn on a water faucet only to find the water is lingering in the sink and not going down the drain? You have a clogged drain from buildup, and maybe other items which can make their way down a drain (but shouldn’t!). Well, picture this image with your arteries: Your heart is the faucet ...click here to read more

With the warmer weather approaching, we start to reach for fresher, in-season fruits and vegetables. Often vibrant in color, these health foods not only entice our senses but offer us many health benefits as well. One fruit that’s fresh and going to be popping up more so in the next few months is watermelon – ...click here to read more

This is it. I’m committed. I’m going to start eating walnuts every day. Raw, maybe some days roasted or soaked walnuts, but definitely minus the salt. That’s because, as you’re about to find out, the top health benefits of eating walnuts daily are far too convincing for me to keep munching on almonds or pistachios ...click here to read more

These days, modern medicine has improved so much that doctors are able to treat various diseases, prolonging lives. But there’s still no mechanism to stop the decline of the body as it goes through the natural aging process. As it turns out, though, all you might need is some good old-fashioned “housekeeping” for your brain ...click here to read more

Diabetes is a disease where there is excess sugar in the blood. But why is it there and what can you do about it? Before we look at natural remedies for diabetes and effective tips for avoiding diabetes, let’s discuss why sugar is such a big deal – and why our body needs to be ...click here to read more

Undeniably, sugar is everywhere. It seems impossible not to consume sugar at any given moment. From naturally occurring sugar found in fruits to artificial sugars that can be found in junk food and soft drinks, we are living in a sugar-induced society. Reducing sugar intake to stay healthy But all this sugar can be problematic. ...click here to read more

One of the reasons I get out of bed in the morning is my tea. Can’t live without it. I get up, put the kettle on and then brew a cup, letting it steep for the recommended four to five minutes. Then I add a bit of milk and enjoy. Otherwise, why bother getting up ...click here to read more

The fountain of youth has yet to be discovered, but our desire to stay forever young continues to grow. We live in a society where it seems like aging is an illness, so we take steps to prevent it at all costs. From expensive creams to even pricier procedures, anti-aging is a money-making business. The ...click here to read more

We’ve all been tempted by second helpings of a favorite dish, or head to the buffet spread at a restaurant for the third time – you want to get your money’s worth and try everything, right? But what if you felt compelled to wolf down plateful after plateful of food? A dozen donuts or a ...click here to read more