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Getting Too Much or Too Little Sleep Can Hurt Your Heart
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By: Julia Ries
People with genetic risk of having heart disease can protect themselves by getting the right amount of sleep.
But having too...
Will Picking the Impossible Whopper Over Beef Help You Stay Healthy?
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More restaurant chains are turning to faux-meat options.
But experts say just because it’s not meat, doesn’t mean it’s significantly healthier.
In general,...
Does a Special Gene Determine How Much Sleep You Need?
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By: Dan Gray
Researchers have identified a genetic mutation shared by people who need less sleep to feel rested.
These findings could someday be...
Why Washing Chicken Before Cooking Can Lead to Foodborne Illnesses
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By: Michelle Pugle
You shouldn’t wash raw chicken before you cook it.
That’s what experts are saying after a new consumer study was released from North Carolina State...
Flavonoids in Foods Like Apples and Green Tea Can Protect Against Cancer, Heart Disease
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By: Bob Curley
An apple a day could help keep cancer and heart disease away.
And the same applies to other foods, such as green tea,...
Are Pre-Workout Supplements Good or Bad for You?
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By: Ansley Hill
Pre-workout supplements have become increasingly popular.
Advocates claim that they can improve your fitness and give you the energy you need to power...
How You Can ‘Reprogram’ Your Taste Buds to Like Vegetables
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By: Brian Krans
Christopher Gardner’s son was the typical picky eater. He knew what he liked and knew what he didn’t like.
That suddenly changed right...
Iowa’s Rural Voters Are The First To Have A Say, Which Holds Sway Over Candidates’ Policies
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By: AMY MAYER
Presidential candidates have been fanning out across Iowa for months ahead of the 2020 election, creating an opportunity for voters to get agricultural...
Take a Break from Social Media and Enjoy the Rest of Summer
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If you’re on social media, you know what it’s like to compare yourself to others. It’s a sad but honest truth that social media...
Low-Carb Diets Recommended for People with Diabetes — But How Low Is Low Enough?
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By: Ginger Vieira
A new study reaffirms previous research that a low-carbohydrate diet can help with blood sugar levels and triglycerides.
A diet with...