Does chewing gum help you lose weight?
Should you chew gum if you’re trying to lose weight? Possibly, though you certainly don’t have to start a gum habit if you don’t already chew gum.
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Mastering dessert when you have diabetes
If you’re living with diabetes, it might seem like sugar and desserts should be forbidden — after all, they are typically loaded with carbohydrates. The good news is, as long as you plan and choose sweet treats mindfully, you
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Apr, 2019
Boosting male fertility with diet and weight loss
When a couple is having trouble getting pregnant, the focus often turns to a woman’s health. But just as men are equal partners in conception, they can be contributors to fertility problems, too.
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Apr, 2019
Apr, 2019
CNN.com: Does sugar make kids hyper? That’s largely a myth
We took the most popular food brands among Americans, in nine categories young kids love, and used the current US dietary guidelines to illustrate what the daily recommended amount of sugar for kids looks like. Our math: Each of
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Mar, 2019
Mar, 2019
CNN.com: Do you lose nutrients when juicing fruits and veggies? Yes, actually
Juice extracted from fruits and veggies will contain concentrated amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other plant nutrients. If you tend to avoid fresh, frozen or canned fruits and veggies, juicing can provide a convenient and refreshing way to get
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Mar, 2019
CNN.com: Can a ‘fertility diet’ really help you conceive? In some cases, yes
When it comes to diets, there are many varieties from which to choose: weight loss, plans to lower cholesterol and manage diabetes, and foods to fuel endurance athletes. Now, there’s a diet that claims it can boost a woman’s
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Mar, 2019
Mar, 2019
CNN.com: Do skinny people have faster metabolisms? Not really
It might seem counterintuitive, but generally speaking, skinny people don’t have faster metabolisms than people who weigh more. In fact, the bigger your body, the more calories you burn. Basal (or resting) metabolism refers to the total number of
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Mar, 2019
Mar, 2019
CNN.com: Why is bacon so addictive?
As a mother of two young girls, one of the things I care about most is staying in tune with my daughters’ day-to-day social interactions, worries and concerns. My daughters attend a school in New York City where social
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Feb, 2019
Feb, 2019
CNN.com: What parents need to know about girls’ stress and anxiety
As a mother of two young girls, one of the things I care about most is staying in tune with my daughters’ day-to-day social interactions, worries and concerns. My daughters attend a school in New York City where social
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Feb, 2019
Feb, 2019
CNN.com: Does chocolate cause acne? After many studies, the answer is … ‘complicated’
“I love this question because I get it every day, and I always wonder why people are so obsessed with the notion that chocolate causes acne,” said Dr. Patricia Farris, a dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of
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