January 31, 2013 0 Comments By Betty Murray The key to a long life may not be found in being thin, but in getting regular exercise. New researchsuggests regular exercise can add years to your life. By getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week, you may add an estimated 3.4 years to your life; […]
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January 22, 2013 0 Comments By Betty Murray The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends a fiber to calories ratio of 14 grams per every 1,000 calories for adults, totally approximately 25 grams per day for women and 38 grams of fiber per day for men. Fiber is an essential element of almost any diet.
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January 15, 2013 0 Comments By Betty Murray Animals raised on many of America’s factory farms are pumped with antibiotics to prevent illness and disease caused by the inhumane living conditions on those farms. In the 1940’s, scientists discovered an added benefit to farmers who give their animals antibiotics: those animals put on more weight
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January 11, 2013 0 Comments By Betty Murray Stress is the new fat. It’s a nationwide epidemic rivaling that of obesity. Stress doesn’t just add frustration to life, it can lead to emotional disorders, hypertension and heart problems, headaches and even obesity. While stress in and of itself isn’t a bad thing (as it helps
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