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The Spreadable Treat That May Cut Breast Cancer Risk

The Spreadable Treat That May Cut Breast Cancer Risk

Think PB&J is just a boring lunchbox staple? Here’s something exciting: It may actually help stave off breast cancer. One study found that eating peanut butter regularly as a girl appears to decrease the risk of developing benign breast disease, a known risk...

Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer

The UN department of Disaster Risk Reduction boldly states, “there is no such thing as a natural disaster, only natural hazards.” If you think about it – it makes sense. Take the ever-increasing risk of breast cancer: There are a lot of natural hazards that play a...

Diet for High Cholesterol: Trade Sugar for This

Diet for High Cholesterol: Trade Sugar for This

Make that heart-friendly bowl of oatmeal even better for your cholesterol by mixing in some fresh berries instead of sugar. A study showed that too much added sugar in the diet (particularly added sugar) could contribute to high cholesterol levels. But trading sugar...

Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol

Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol

What kind of bean do you pile high on your tacos or burritos? For better cholesterol, try the mighty pinto bean – one of the top foods high in fiber. In a study, people who consumed half a cup of pinto beans every day lowered their total cholesterol by a whopping 8%...

Are You at Risk for High Cholesterol?

Are You at Risk for High Cholesterol?

If your doctor tells you your cholesterol is high it may not seem like a big deal, but high cholesterol is a main contributor to heart disease. Too much cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries. That plaque can break off, cause clots to form, and...

Good Fats = Good Cholesterol

Good Fats = Good Cholesterol

Avocados, nuts, olives and seeds – even if you have high cholesterol, don’t give them up. In case you haven’t quite gotten the whole good-fats-versus-bad-fats thing down yet, unsaturated fats are your friends when it comes to lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and raising...

5 Health Benefits of Spirituality

5 Health Benefits of Spirituality

There is no single definition for spirituality, nor is there a single way to practice it. Some experts describe it as a belief in something bigger than yourself. But spirituality means different things to different people and even those meanings can change over...

10 Protein-Packed Lunch Ideas from Weight Watchers

10 Protein-Packed Lunch Ideas from Weight Watchers

Looking for lunch ideas that are as easy to pack as they are to eat at home? Our partner in wellness, WW (Weight Watchers reimagined) has you covered. Check out these 10 high-protein, easy to pack lunches. From sandwiches to salads to soups, we’re sure you’ll find...

How Does a Busy Person Begin a Meditation Practice?

How Does a Busy Person Begin a Meditation Practice?

Many doctors, even those who are interested in nutrition and exercise, often view stress management techniques as being less important to good health. They know that nutrition is important: You have to eat every day, so what you consume becomes part...

How the Growth Mindset Works

How the Growth Mindset Works

What is a growth mindset? There are enviable individuals who acquire skills and knowledge effortlessly, others are more orderly and achievement-focused, and still others who exhibit unusual talents. While such positive traits are not evenly distributed, they are not...