From Mark Stibich, Ph.D., Turning off your television will gain you, on average, about 4 hours per day. Imagine if you took that time to exercise, give your brain a workout and develop strong relationships. Not only would you be adding years to your life, you would become more interesting, energetic,...

1. Hot dogsBecause they are high in nitrates, the Cancer Prevention Coalitionadvises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month. If youcan'tlive without hot dogs, buy those made without sodium nitrate.2. Processed meats and baconAlso high in the same sodium...

Open the windows after you enter your car In brief, the above article says: According to research done by a U.C., the car dashboard, sofa, air freshener will emit Benzene, a cancer causing toxin (carcinogen) . In addition to causing cancer, it poisons your bones, causes anemia, and reduces...

Importance of having Breakfast Breakfast can help prevent strokes, heart attack and sudden death. Advice on not to skip breakfast! Healthy livingFor those who always skip breakfast, you should stop that habit now! You've heard many times that "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day."...

'The following information is from a farmer who grows and packages carrots for IGA, METRO, LOBLAWS, etc.The small cocktail (baby) carrots you buy in small plastic bags are made using the larger carrots which are put through a machine which cuts and shapes them into cocktail carrots. What you may...

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WebMD offers experts' sex tips for men who have sex with women. By Martin F. DownsWebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Hey guys, think you know everything there is to know about having sex with women? That erotic encyclopedia you carry around in your...

Survey: Americans Eating More Whole Grains, Vegetables, Fruits By Miranda HittiWebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Oct. 26, 2008 -- Whole grains are hot, trans fat is not, and more Americans say they're doing all they can to eat right, according...

Protein can help you shed those unwanted pounds and keep your belly full. But it's important to eat the right amount and the right kind of protein to get the health benefits. Fish & Seafood Seafood is one of the best sources of protein because it's usually low in fat. Fish such as salmon...

Half the fat is in the chicken skin...so take it off!Half of the fat and saturated fat in chicken breast and thigh is in the skin, which is why so many of us enjoy our chicken skinless. I personally find the skin, dare I say it, "yucky" particularly if it's soft and not completely crispy. I actually...

When you quit smoking, you may feel strange at first. You may feel dull, tense, and not yourself. These are signs that your body is getting used to life without nicotine. It usually only lasts a few weeks. Many people just can't handle how they feel after they quit. They start smoking again to feel...