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Fiber Facts
A lot of people believe that eating fiber with a meal helps block the absorption of fat.
Becky HolmanApril 12, 2009 -
New Buzz on Honey
A study out of New Zealand suggests that honey can improve age-related memory decline and some types of stress. In the animal-based...
Becky HolmanMarch 19, 2009 -
D-Rail Illness
Winter is here, and that means less exposure to the sun. That’s good and bad—good in that you won’t get sunburned...
Becky HolmanJanuary 14, 2009 -
Food Facts
Apples are higher in fiber than many other fruits. One average-size apple has five grams of fiber, and we need about...
Becky HolmanDecember 23, 2008 -
Tea Off on Joint Pain
You probably know that vitamin C helps build collagen, which strengthens joints, tendons and ligaments. You may also have heard that...
Becky HolmanSeptember 29, 2008 -
Mind-Altering Sodas?
In a study performed at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, researchers gave mice what amounted to five sodas a day for...
Becky HolmanSeptember 1, 2008 -
Heart Health
You don’t have to pound the pavement or soak your clothes to build a decent level of fitness.
Becky HolmanSeptember 1, 2008 -
L-Glutamine: Need it to grow?
To get the best results from your workouts, it’s a good idea to take supplemental glutamine.
Becky HolmanJuly 7, 2008 -
Dairy and the Dentist
You may have heard that a lack of plaque on your teeth is better for your cardiovascular health. The recommendation is...
Becky HolmanJuly 6, 2008 -
Is Organic Best?
A research study from Great Britain says yes. Produce grown on organic farms was compared to that grown conventionally, and the...
Becky HolmanJuly 5, 2008 -
Another Blubber-Burning Fat
Most of us have heard that the essential fatty acids found in fish and fish-oil capsules help our bodies burn fat....
Becky HolmanApril 29, 2008 -
Laugh Off Lard
You can burn up to 40 more calories a day by just laughing for 15 minutes.
Becky HolmanMarch 15, 2008 -
Eggs-treme Lean
Eggs may help you lose bodyfat. A study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, found that subjects who...
Becky HolmanFebruary 22, 2008 -
Food Facts
Lemon juice in your water can add to your vitamin C intake. According to the November ’07 Prevention, just one-half tablespoon...
Becky HolmanJanuary 11, 2008