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March 3, 2025/Nutrition

Seed Oils: Are They Actually Toxic?

Have you heard the claim that seed oils are “toxic”? Some social media users blame them for everything, from acne and weight gain to cancer and infertility. But as is so often the case, the …

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January 8, 2025/Heart Health

What’s Erythritol? And Is It Bad for You?

Erythritol is one of the most common artificial sweeteners around. It’s a popular ingredient in a lot of food marketed for weight loss, keto-friendly diets and diabetes management.It’s normal to think …

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August 30, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

Does Working Out Help Acne? What Experts Say

Working out is one of the best things you can do for your health. Regular exercise can help you control your weight, boost strength and flexibility, improve heart health and reduce stress. The list of …

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May 16, 2022/Sex & Relationships

How Sex Changes After Menopause

When you hear about menopause, what do you think of? Maybe you’re focused on fending off hot flashes. Maybe you’re worried about weight gain. Maybe you’re kind of excited not to have …

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January 5, 2022/Women's Health

Estrogen: What It Does and 5 Benefits

You’ve heard about estrogen and how its low levels can wreak havoc on your body, especially during perimenopause and postmenopause. Think hot flashes, weight gain and vaginal dryness.But the hormone isn’t all …

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July 15, 2024/Weight Loss

Why Losing 10 Pounds in a Month Isn’t the Right Goal

… s talk about why you’re better off reassessing that goal.Czerwony discusses the pitfalls of rapid weight loss and how to instead focus on long-term solutions.Realistic weight lossFor most people, healthy weight

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February 29, 2024/Heart Health

Can You Exercise After a Heart Attack?

A blood-pumping workout puts extra demands on your heart. You can feel it, too, with every thumping heartbeat as you push through a weightlifting set, swim another lap or gobble up one more mile …

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March 28, 2019/Primary Care

What’s a Healthy BMI?

Q: What is a healthy BMI range? And what does that actually mean?A: BMI stands for body mass index. We take a person’s weight and height and convert that into metric units, and …

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February 15, 2024/Digestive

What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body? 9 Ways Alcohol Affects Your Health

You probably already know that excessive drinking can affect you in more ways than one.There are the empty calories that can lead to weight gain. There’s the potential for injury and regrettable choices …

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July 13, 2020/Nutrition

The 5 Worst Breakfast Foods for You

The best breakfast foods give you fuel in the tank for energy that lasts. They boost your metabolism, fight disease and help keep your weight down. The worst breakfast foods do just the opposite. They …

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