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6 Common Household Toxins That Can Cause Weight Gain
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

6 Common Household Toxins That Can Cause Weight Gain

It’s currently estimated that more than one in three American adults is obese, a health problem that can eventually lead to the onset of serious health crises, like type 2 diabetes, cancer, stroke, liver disease, arthritis, and heart disease. In search of solutions, most of us look to our diets or try to intensify our […]

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Reasons to Say “No” to No Calorie Beverages
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Reasons to Say “No” to No Calorie Beverages

While diet or zero calorie options would seem the smartest health choice for many—artificial sweeteners like sucralose, aspartame, and saccharin—contain really harsh chemical additives that can trigger blood sugar levels. Here are 8 reasons to say ‘no’ to no calorie beverages…

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The Slightly Overweight May Live Longer
By Emily Lockhart Health Studies in the News

The Slightly Overweight May Live Longer

A study reveals welcome news after a holiday filled with family feasting, grandma’s baking, and late night snacking…a few extra pounds might actually help you live longer! A U.S. study from the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests if you’re just slightly overweight you may want to ignore those New Year’s resolutions because those […]

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