There are few foods more synonymous with American culture than the hamburger. Since the middle of the twentieth century, this circular-shaped sandwich (yes, hamburgers are technically considered to be a sandwich) has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity, to the ...
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Running Without Running Out of Gas
When the phrase “active lifestyle” comes up, one of the activities that may come to mind is running. To be sure, running on a regular basis can be very beneficial to the human body, helping to shed pounds and improve ...
Read More »The Many Benefits of Olive Oil
In the modern American kitchen, there are a number of foods and drinks that you are almost certain to find – milk, eggs, bread and cereal all come to mind as essential kitchen staples. Another item that you can probably ...
Read More »Six Drinks That Can Lower Blood Pressure
When it comes to the benefits of dietary changes on your health, food tends to get the lion’s share of attention. Given how much food people eat on a regular basis, perhaps this is to be expected. Still, articles involving ...
Read More »Serotonin: How to Increase the “Happiness” Hormone
Ever wonder what factors determine your mood? The answer largely involves serotonin, a chemical you probably have never heard of. Despite its relative obscurity, serotonin is an essential ingredient for a happy personality. The mind reacts poorly when its supply ...
Read More »Snacking Smarter: Healthy Replacements for Chips
It’s hard to think of an item more synonymous with snack foods than potato chips. Since their creation in the mid-19th century (yes, potato chips were first created all the way back in 1853), these crunchy potato slices have enjoyed ...
Read More »Preventing Food Allergies in Children
Expecting parents certainly have a lot on their plate; from preparing the baby’s bedroom to buying enough clothes for their child, bringing a child into the world exacts a large amount of time and effort from both Mom and Dad. ...
Read More »Losing Weight after 40: What You Can Do
The aging process can be very unforgiving in its impact on the human body. Hair starts to thin and fall out, our memories begin to fade and injuries and illnesses appear with more frequency. As if these problems weren’t troubling ...
Read More »Hypoglycemia: The Problem of Low Glucose Levels
In the modern developed world, few problems are as widespread and troublesome as diabetes. This chronic affliction, which greatly hinders the body’s ability to manage its blood sugar (glucose) levels, impacts an estimated 347 million people worldwide. To put it ...
Read More »Protecting Your Mind against Vascular Dementia
As we get further and further into adulthood, it becomes painfully obvious that our bodies aren’t as sturdy and resilient as they once were. Injuries, diseases and various aches and pains seem to attack more frequently, and the body tends ...
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