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So it may not be the most shocking headline but here’s a quote from today’s article, “exercise promotes heart health both in direct ways — it strengthens the heart (as it does any muscle) and allows it to work more efficiently (pump more blood with less effort)…” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Do you find that food at restaurants is too salty? Or do you find it perfectly fine? There may be some changes when it comes to the amount of sodium we find in restaurant foods. Here’s a quote from today’s article, “the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is preparing voluntary guidelines asking the food industry to lower sodium levels…” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Do you find yourself shopping for more products at the grocery store that claim they are “organic” or “whole grain?” You may be falling victim to buzz words. Here’s a quote from today’s article, “consumers are likely to believe that “whole grain” canned pasta, “organic” candy and soda that contains “antioxidants” are more healthful than the same products without those buzzwords on the labels…” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Today, we bring you hope for an injection that may reduce the risk of heart attacks. Here’s a quote from the article, “the scientists say that their experiments on mice have shown positive results. The findings of the study reveal that the approach followed by the researchers reduces the cholesterol levels in mice by around 35 percent to 40 percent. If the finding is translated to humans, then risk of heart attacks can be reduced by up to 90 percent.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Are you making these morning health mistakes? Today, we’re bringing you an article that sheds some light on some health blunders you may be making first thing in the morning. Here’s one, “Blackout shades turn your room into a dark, cozy cave that can help you fall sleep. But their benefits last only until it’s time to get up. To help you start your day with a positive mood and to set your internal clock (so that you can wind down later at night), you need sunlight.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

You may say, “I don’t have time to take off work.” But your body and mind may NEED the day off to stay healthy. Here’s what today’s article has to say, “See a rough patch coming up? Now is the time to schedule a three-day weekend or two. That way, your colleagues can plan around it.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Not a shocking headline but even if the man is living with a girlfriend, it seems that men tend to go to the doctor less often unless they are married. Here’s a quote from the article, “married men are more likely than men who have live-in partners to regularly visit the doctor.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Here’s a quote from today’s article about letting nature take its course this summer. Here’s one suggestion, “make more vitamin D. Sun exposure prompts your body to make the vitamin, which is essential for bone health and has other benefits. So some health experts urge people to spend 10 or 15 minutes outside every couple of days without sunscreen.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Do you have a health related app? Maybe it helps you count calories or measure the many steps you make take in a day. But do you have any apps that can tell you whether you’ve taken your medication or can tell you whether you have asthma. Those more obscure health apps are the ones that regulators are looking into. Here’s a quote from todays article, “many of the new apps and consumer devices do harmless things such as record the miles you walk, or the food you eat, and offer weight loss tips.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Today’s article features a discussion about whether prohibiting the use of food stamps on purchases like soda, may make buyer healthier in the long run. Here’s a quote from the article”…a rule that would prohibit the use of food stamps to buy sugar-sweetened beverages and a program that would remit 30% of the cost of fresh fruits and vegetables back into recipients’ accounts — essentially subsidizing their produce purchases.” To read more, CLICK HERE.