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White Tea Tops Herbal Charts: The Tea That Trumps the Rest

Mar 01, 2010 03:00AM

In a recent test to evaluate the health properties of extracts from 21 plant species, white tea considerably outperformed them all.

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Chocolate Calms Emotions: A Yummy Way to Reduce Stress

Feb 01, 2010 03:00AM

A new clinical trial has found that regular consumptions of chocolate can lead to reduced levels of stress hormones.

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Good Humor: Foods That Make Us Smile

Feb 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Judith Fertig

Take a return to the joys of childhood with these three simple dessert recipes that are sure to bring out our playful side.

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A Crush on Garlic: Heart-Healthy Advantages to Crushed Garlic

Feb 01, 2010 03:00AM

Research has found that freshly crushed garlic works better than garlic supplements or dried garlic when it comes to protecting heart health.

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Keeping Our Thyroid Healthy: Key Nutrients for This Vital Gland

Jan 01, 2010 03:00AM

In order for the thyroid, one of the most important glands, to properly function, it needs the right essential nutrients.

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Hospital Food: New Culinary Institute Supports a Nutrition Revolution

Jan 01, 2010 03:00AM

The first Culinary Institute for Health Care is proving that hospital food can be healthy, nutritious and tasty with recipes such as veggie hummus, roasted pears, carrot raisin slaw, maple-glazed spaghetti squash and parsley vinaigrette.

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Folic Acid Update

Jan 01, 2010 03:00AM

A recent study has found that too much folic acid may cause men to be at higher risk for prostate cancer

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Natural Defense: Top 10 Whole Foods to Counter Aging

Jan 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Gary Null

Many anti-aging foods can be found in everyday kitchens, and unlike some other solutions, they can keep us looking and feeling younger and improve our all-around health without breaking the budget.

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Good Foods for a Healthy Holiday Bash: Create a Brighter, Lighter Table for Your Guests

Dec 01, 2009 03:00AM

With a few simple tricks and a substitution here or there, the all-important holiday party foods can be both delicious and healthy.

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Don’t Fence Me In: Go with a Free-range Gobbler

Nov 01, 2009 02:00AM ● By Jordana Gerson

Memories of Thanksgiving usually focus on succulent, brown, juicy birds and a week of turkey leftovers. While these images are typically guilt-free, the truth is that most turkeys come from industrial farms, where producers are more concerned with quantity than quality, raising the fowl under often foul conditions.

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