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Is Fish Really Brain Food?

Emerging research has found a connection between increased cognitive ability and consuming fish. One study of seniors found that those who ate more than 10 grams per day of fresh, frozen, or canned...

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The Foods of Love

Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, might have feasted on a daily banquet of truffles, oysters, and champagne. But scientists tend to think the idea of foods with special “love powers”...

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Calcium Foods vs. Supplements: Which Is Best for Bones?

A recent preliminary study by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine found that postmenopausal women who met at least 70% of their calcium needs through natural food sources and...

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Winter-Wonderful Fruits

The blueberries and blackberries are gone from the bushes. The watermelons have been picked and eaten. Once again, you’re left with the offerings at the grocery store. But don’t despair:...

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Tart Cherries: the New "Superfruit?"

Tart cherries (the kind that are dried and used for juice concentrate) have been hailed by some as a new superfruit. So what's the research? A new study found that a diet enriched with 1% tart...

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Not All Bacteria Is Bad

Does the word probiotic make you think you've slipped into the latest episode of Battlestar Galactica? Don't worry; there's nothing otherworldly about probiotics, which just means "for...

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21 Days to a New Habit

Sometimes, to improve your health, your doctor may recommend making changes to your diet, quitting smoking, becoming more active, or making other lifestyle changes. But breaking up is hard to...

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Metabolism: What's a Boost, What's a Bust?

Metabolism—it seems magical and mystical. But it's simply the process by which your body breaks down food and decides to use it as fuel for physical activity or save it for later energy needs in...

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Secrets of the 100 Club

Forget the generations of baby boomers, Gen Xers and Ys, busters, and tweens. One of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. population is the group whose members top 100 years old, keeping Willard...

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A Little Nighttime Knowledge

Your sis says you shouldn't eat anything after dinner or you'll gain weight double-time, while your mom insists turkey is a surefire recipe for a good night's sleep. You thought exercise before bed...