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It's Salt Awareness Week!

How often do you add salt to a dish? Maybe a little too much salt, at that? Before you sprinkle a little bit of your favorite condiment on your next meal, learn the truth about how much salt you really need, how it can impact your health, and more. 9 Need-to-Know Facts About Salt

Mar 30th

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Are You Eating These Superfoods?

Sure, they’re high in fat, but avocados contain healthful monounsaturated fat, which has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. “Avocados aid in blood and tissue regeneration, stabilize blood sugar, and are excellent for heart disorders,” says Ed Bauman, Ph.D., director of Bauman College. They’re loaded with fiber (11 to 17 grams per fruit) and are a good source of...

Mar 29th

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Is Black The New Green?

It seems that everything is about green these days, huh?However, when it comes to healthful eating, black may actually have some serious relevance. To reap nutritional benefits and antioxidants you don’t want to miss, add these black superfoods to your diet: Black Beans Blackberries Black Soybeans Black Lentils Black Mushrooms Black Tea Black Rice

Mar 29th

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Could Cocoa Cure Illness?

International researchers have uncovered even more healthy properties of flavanols — the antioxidants found in cocoa beans. Eighteen chocolate-centered studies — including investigations of how cocoa might affect blood pressure, heart disease, painful nerve disorders and cancer risk — were to be presented Wednesday at the American Chemical Society’s annual meeting in San Diego. Check out...

Mar 29th

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Mar 26th

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Mar 26th

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Mar 26th

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Dan McShane: The Makings of a Memory Champ

Shameless employee promotion time! One-time ‘Jeopardy’ champ and Everyday Health editorial intern Dan McShane is training to compete in this weekend’s USA Memory Championship. (How cool is that? WE KNOW HIM!) He took a break from his memory training (and work) to let us in on a few of the tricks of the trade. Get the scoop on his mind-sharpening secrets — plus, a message for his fans!

Mar 23rd

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