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Breakthrough!: 8 Key Health and Fitness Advancements
Think science news is just for nerds in white lab coats? Think again. Health-related scientific research has come a long way in the past decade or so. And it’s telling us astonishing things about our own bodies and minds. Collected here: Eight important insights that are changing the way we think about living well.
All About Hydration
Clear thinking, vibrant skin, healthy kidneys, and bountiful energy — they all depend on an adequate daily intake of water. Are you getting enough liquids? And if you work out, are you getting the right kind? Find out why you should look before you gulp.
Demystifying Detox
Detoxing is all the rage these days. But what’s the right way to approach it? Here’s everything you need to know to lose your toxins without losing your mind.
Baked or Fried: Acrylamide
Acrylamide, a cancer-causing agent, has shown up in a variety of fried foods, but also in healthier baked and roasted items, including home-cooked meals. Should we be alarmed? Here’s a look at what we know about acrylamide, its risks and whether we need to take action.
What Is False Fat?
Allergy-like food sensitivities may be the blame for at least part of your excess weight. Eliminate your problem foods and you could lose unwanted pounds and inches — fast.
Owning Your Health
Your body is your most valuable piece of personal property. Shouldn’t you be the one in charge of keeping it safe and sound?
What Is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)?
EFT — or Emotional Freedom Technique — is a technique for getting over cravings, phobias, pain, and more.
10 Simple Tips to Improve Your Health
From nourishing your body with real, organic food to cultivating a mindful, preventative lifestyle, this guide empowers you to take charge of your well-being.
Nutrigenomics: Genetic Testing and Personalized Nutrition
An emerging field of nutritional research dubbed “nutrigenomics” focuses on identifying and understanding molecular-level interaction between nutrients and other dietary bioadditives with the human genome during transcription, translation and expression (the processes by which proteins encoded by the genome are produced and, for better or for worse, do their thing).
The Real Power of Antioxidants
Antioxidants protect something infinitely important – your cells. These remarkable nutrients give freely of themselves so your cells can live and be healthy. Discover more about these power nutrients.
9 Quick Escapes in Nature
Too often, our intimate relationship with the natural world fades with childhood. But somewhere, in each of us, an essential craving remains.