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August 13, 2024/Nutrition

What You Should Know About Glucose and Dextrose

… it. Too much sugar of any kind raises your risk for diabetes and these health issues:1. Weight gainMany Americans consume more than 300% of the recommended daily amount of added sugar. An excess of …

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March 26, 2025/Diet, Food & Fitness

What Are the Benefits of Volume Eating?

… that you’re safe from starvation, which can help turn off signals for hunger.Volume eating for weight lossVolume eating works well for weight loss without any questionable diet gimmicks or special foods, powders or …

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October 27, 2023/Children's Health

Is Your Child’s Growth on Target?

… Dr. Canh.For toddlers: After the first two years, your child’s pediatrician will look for incremental weight gain and weight that’s relative to height. If there’s a weight concern, your doctor may …

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August 19, 2021/Recipes

Recipe: Split Pea and Vegetable Soup

Split peas are high in fiber, which can help decrease cholesterol, normalize blood sugar and help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. What could be better? Mix with vegetables and you’ve got yourself …

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December 29, 2020/Senior Health

How To Avoid Getting Frail As You Get Older

… the week,” says Dr. Factora. “This is really the minimum that you should shoot for.”Avoid losing weight, particularly if you’re inactive, as weight loss leads to more muscle loss than fat loss.“Making …

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July 6, 2022/Nutrition

How Saffron Could Benefit Your Health

… talk to your provider. Saffron could also help relieve some of the emotional symptoms of PMS.”3. Weight loss aidLosing weight can be hard, especially when your appetite seems to be working against you. One …

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June 6, 2022/Women's Health

Do You Need Hormone Testing?

… says. “Sometimes, it’s related to high testosterone levels, like with PCOS, and menopause is associated with weight gain, too. But if you have weight gain with regular menstrual cycles, it’s more likely to …

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February 11, 2025/Nutrition

Is Sugar Bad for Your Heart?

… your heart and blood vessels and increase the risk of heart disease.Sugar can also cause excessive weight gain, leading to all the problems we mentioned. “A diet high in sugar can contribute to obesity …

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March 21, 2025/Nutrition

5 Ways Sorghum Is Good for You

Sorghum might not be as well-known as other whole grains, but people around the world have been growing and enjoying this ancient grain for thousands of years.Sorghum originates from Africa. But the United …

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November 22, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Here’s How To Do a Bench Press Correctly

The bench press can seem a little intimidating, even to seasoned athletes. How much weight should you use? And is your form correct?Exercise physiologist Ben Kuharik helps build your confidence — and your muscles — by …

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