You’ve likely heard of apple cider vinegar even if you’re not an organic food shopper. This pungent vinegar, made from fermented apples, is a common ingredient in salad dressings and stir-fry sauces. However, apple cider vinegar has also garnered a reputation as a weight loss aid, a digestive remedy, and a so-called preventive measure against […]
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If you’re hoping on a bathroom scale every morning to find out how much you weigh, you’re not doing yourself any favors. Unfortunately, the same goes for the BMI (or body mass index), a tool that tells you if you’re underweight, normal, overweight, or obese based on a weight to height ratio. In reality, body […]
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Despite the fact that many foods are marked with “low fat” and “fat free” labels, a large majority of so-called “diet” foods are actually filled with sodium, trans fats, artificial sugars, and in reality, aren’t very good for you. This is why the folks from, Evoke.ie, Ireland’s leading online source for lifestyle, celebrity, and health news; created “The […]
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While there are no short foods to single-handedly make you shed the weight you want to lose, certain foods have a natural high thermic effect or energy-enhancing properties over others.
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Losing weight is hard and staying focused takes commitment. Your environment, especially the people around you, can impact whether you succeed. You probably know it shouldn’t matter what other people think or say, but some comments are hard to swallow. If you comment on other people’s weight loss goals, be considerate and avoid these 10 things people trying to lose weight never want to hear.
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Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints that typically afflicts those over the age of 65. We look into the common signs and symptoms of PMR.
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