IS ORGANIC FOOD BETTER FOR YOU?
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On September 29th, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA is awarding $52 million dollars to support organic, local, and regional food systems. The grants, Vilsack says, recognize that “Consumers are increasingly demanding more local and organic options.” He’s right about that, and the grants are good news for farmers and food-lovers alike.There's been a lot of talk about the food we eat—organic and non-organic. We want to feed our families the best and most nutritious food available, but with so much conflicting information to sort through, it’s sometimes hard to separate the hype from the help.
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is organic food better for you?On September 29th, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA is awarding $52 million dollars to support organic, local, and regional food systems. The grants, Vilsack says, recognize that “Consumers are increasingly demanding more local and organic options.” He’s right about that, and the grants are good news for farmers and food-lovers alike.There's been a lot of talk about the food we eat—organic and non-organic. We want to feed our families the best and most nutritious food available, but with so much conflicting information to sort through, it’s sometimes hard to separate the hype from the help.
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How Sex Boosts Your Brain FunctionIf you’re reading this, you’re likely old enough to know – and even appreciate! – something you may not have known when you were 20: The most important sexual organ human beings have is not located between their legs; it’s between their ears.
Your brain is the seat of your thoughts, your feelings, and your actions. The slurry of chemicals, and the pathways they travel in your brain, help define your personality, and that’s pretty important in the bedroom. But while the brain has long been portrayed as command central, relaying orders to the rest of the body, the most recent science shows that the relationship is more subtle than this. In fact, the brain works in tandem with the other organs of your body. In other words, your brain can help your sex life but, conversely, your sex life also can help your brain. Read more... |
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8 Herbs and Spices That Fight DiseaseThe Delicious Health Benefits
You already know how important your diet is for health; you know to eat your greens and sample a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables every day. But do you know that your spice cabinet and herb garden may provide you with powerful protection against disease, as well? Read on to discover eight common pantry items that deliver uncommon health benefits. Read more... |
12 Tips for a Happy and Healthy New YearLet's Make 2011 Grand
For most of us, the start of a new year usually brings a burst of energy — a "today is the first day of the rest of my life" feeling we want to make the most of. We've compiled 12 ideas to help you carry that energy forward and make 2011 your healthiest and happiest year yet. Put these tips — or even just a few — into practice and you can infuse the coming months with New Year pizazz! |
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Organic Eating Made Cheap and EasyThink twice before you bite into that apple, Snow White, because it may be laced with poison! For the second year in a row, apples top the Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen as the most highly contaminated fruit you can buy. Peaches also are on the list. What's a princess to do?! To coin a phrase: Clean her plate!
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The Incredible Health Benefits of
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We're Designed to Be JoyfulHaving spent 14 years on Wall Street, Julia Valentine knows how to advise her clients about their financial needs. But she believes a successful retirement requires more than financial savvy. She created The Joy Compass website and book to help people create lives of vitality and joy, and to use earlier years as the foundation for even better ones. You can read an excerpt from the book here, and, below, read our interview with Valentine.
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8 Underrated Vegetables With Extraordinary Health BenefitsEat your vegetables!
Your grandmother probably told you the same thing you tell your own grandchildren: Eat your vegetables; they’re good for you. And there are always certain veggies we focus on—leafy greens like spinach, broccoli, and the like. But scientific research shows that some veggies that we all write off (celery and mushrooms, anyone?) are actually nutritional all-stars, too. Read on to learn about the nutritional power—from helping reduce the risk of cancer to boosting your immune system—of these seemingly ordinary vegetables. Read more... |
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5 Ways to Keep Dad HealthyMake every day Father's Day.
You love him. You’d like for him to be here for a long, long time. (Forever would be okay.) And darn it, you wish he’d take better care of himself. No need to worry. Father’s Day is just around the corner and we’ve rounded up a few simple—and even delicious!—ideas for you to help keep Dad healthy. He’ll enjoy them so much he may not even realize they’re good for him, but he'll know how much you care. Read more... |
What Your Body Type Can Reveal About Your HealthIf you’re like most Americans, you may be carrying extra weight; fully two-thirds of us do. Where you pack on the extra pounds depends on factors like heredity and lifestyle – and the location of that weight may have a serious affect on your health.
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5 Surprising Health Benefits
Good news!“Folks who eat chocolate regularly are thinner than non-chocolate eaters!” Newspapers, magazines and bloggers have been quick to share the results of a recent study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study, conducted in San Diego, showed exactly that: of the women surveyed, those who ate the most chocolate had the lowest BMI. And this is just the latest in a long line of claims about the health benefits of chocolate. Is chocolate really just what the doctor ordered? To find out, we went to Dr. Howard Weintraub, clinical director of the Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease at the NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City.
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