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Ancient Egyptian Magic Makeup?

So it seems that scientists in France are reporting that the striking eye makeup worn by ancient Egyptian royals may have been used for more than just beauty. New research suggests that the ancient cosmetics may have helped prevent or treat eye diseases! [...]

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Open-Thread Thursdays: Let’s Have a Chat

Inspired by my good friend Joe Rybicki’s Open-Thread Wednesday on his blog PlasticAxe.com, I’ve decided this blog needs a similar feature. So, welcome to – dah dah dah daaaaah – Open-Thread Thursdays. Today, I’d like to share a recent experience I had with a popular sinus product. [...]

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Blueberry juice for memory

New research suggests that drinking wild blueberry juice improved the memory of older adults with age-related memory problems. [...]

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Diet drug increases heart attack risk

So often I’m asked if a specific dietary supplement has been approved by the FDA, as if this implies a sense of safety. Doesn’t it seem all too often to be the case that a drug is approved by the FDA only to shortly after hitting the market produce more serious side effects than initially thought? [...]

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Jogging boosts brainpower

I don’t like to run. I guess that’s too bad for my brain because a new study finds that running actually gives your brain a boost by increasing the number of brain cells – something researchers once thought was not possible. [...]

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The next best thing to fruits and vegetables

Today’s podcast looks at the importance of eating your fruits and veggies, but also gives a suggestion for something you can try when fruits and veggies just aren’t an option. [...]

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10 supplements I take daily(I know that’s a mouthful)

When I arrived at work this morning there was a note that read, “Mike – customer Nick wants to know your vitamin regimen. Please call him @ …” I’ve been asked this question numerous times over the last 12 years, and I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to blog about it. [...]

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Green tea may reduce risk of lung cancer

Drinking at least one cup of green tea daily may counteract the damaging effects of smoking on lung cancer according to research presented this week at the American Association of Cancer Research — International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer meeting in Coronado, California. [...]

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9 Weight Loss Tips

Today’s podcast will give you 9 (actually 10!) tips for realistic weight loss. I’m joined by Vital Choice’s in-store dietitian Nicole Gould, RD, LD. In this episode we’ll discuss what to eat for breakfast, how much protein you should consume to maximize weight loss, which supplements can truly help with healthy weight loss and much more! [...]

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Fats: Some Common Myths

Fats, perhaps more than any other part of the average diet, cause much interest and confusion. Everyone has an opinion on fats—how much to eat, what kind to eat, etc. Here are some of the most common myths about fats and what the truth is regarding each. [...]

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