Category: Health Articles
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Corn Syrup – Lethal Dose of Fructose
In my last article, I discussed that sweet hijacker of health and vitality, the artificial sweetener. I now turn to its partner in crime, high fructose (HF) corn syrup. This bad actor lurks in soda and other drinks, as well as the majority of snacks and processed foods in the US. In terms of its…
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Diet Soda? Just Say “No”.
It’s a warm evening in NYC. My son and I have just arrived at a restaurant. A good meal awaits because … well … I’m a foodie and won’t waste a meal on the mundane. The first thing we do is order something to drink, of course. I almost cringe thinking: DON’T DO IT, DON’T…
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Health Benefits of Owning a Pet
Research has shown that owning a pet can lower blood pressure, reduce the incidence of allergies, increase longevity in patients with heart conditions, induce appetite in patients with depression and cancer, and benefit the mood and hence outcomes in patients in general.
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Meet Me In My Dreams Tonight
Ahhhh, February. Valentine’s Day, lovers, and love. One of my favorite topics and undoubtedly one of the most powerful feelings we can experience. It can be so overwhelming and powerful that it resembles a drug ─ an addictive one at that. I know this drug called Love. I’ve been on it. Not right now, but…
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Seek Some Art to Feed Your Heart
My birthday was in December. And as my personal tradition goes, I grabbed my family members and ventured, once again, to Madison Square Garden to see Andrea Bocelli in concert.
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Five Ways to Make Your Outdoor Grilling Experience Healthier
Unfortunately, as you may know, grilling creates chemical compounds that are quite harmful to your health. In fact, grilling has been associated with certain types of cancers, such as breast, prostate, and pancreatic (one of the nastiest).
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Nature As The Best Medicine
I live in New York City and I love its many great restaurants, art galleries, the invigorating multi-culturalism of daily life, its world-class dance and theater, and the many talented and interesting people whom this city attracts. Perhaps, you love a big city too. But life in “The Big City” comes at a price, and…
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Support Your Sex Drive and Be Healthy
Let’s talk about your libido. Libido is just a fancy word for sexual desire or your sex drive. Why talk about it? Because it’s not only a fun and titillating topic, but also an important part of maintaining good health. Let’s first jump into a bit of history to better understand your libido, because its…
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What’s In Your Air? (Indoor Air)
You sleep 6 to 8 hours a day, you spend 8 or more hours at work, and you’re spending time at home cooking, eating, and watching TV. That’s 20 out of 24 hours indoors, which means you are breathing indoor air at least 80 percent of the time. This might surprise you, but even in…
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Push Your Babies Out Naturally for Healthier Generations
If you or your loved one is planning to have a baby, it might be tempting to have a C-Section. On the surface, the idea sounds good. Why go through agonizing hours of waiting to meet your bundle of joy when a much quicker procedure can get the job done? Because the truth is, natural…