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You might have seen it at the grocery store, or maybe at a friend’s house. What is this keen-wah stuff? It kind of looks like rice but it doesn’t really taste like it. What is it? We’ve got the perfect article to explain it all! To read it, CLICK HERE.

“A number of films — particularly older films, notes Katz — led viewers to believe mentally ill individuals threaten others’ safety.” That is a quote from today’s article about mental health and how it is portrayed in the media, particularly movies and television. To read more, CLICK HERE.

Today, we found a great read on how your brain perceives food labels. Here’s a quote from the article about using a milkshake that had the same amount of calories but was labeled differently, “If you believed you were drinking the indulgent shake, she says, your body responded as if you had consumed much more.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Cafeterias around the nation will start looking a little different starting in July when they will say goodbye to junk food and hello to healthy. “That means that fruits, veggies, whole grains, and dairy are good to go — high-sodium, high-sugar, and high-fat foods are not.” That was a quote from today’s article. To read more, CLICK HERE.

Apparently boosting your health doesn’t have to be a lengthy and difficult task. According to today’s article, you can start making your life better in just one tiny minute. Something as simple as brushing your teeth, “Not only will brushing help alleviate cravings, but the minty taste left in your mouth will ruin the taste of any unhealthy snack you reach for.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

It may be hard to believe but kids are now starting to hop on the juice cleanse bandwagon. If you’ve tasted one of these fresh juices yourself, you might be able to understand why that can’t seem to stay away from that yummy goodness but is it healthy? Here’s a quote from today’s article, “Marisol Gonzalez, MD, who specializes in adolescent medicine in Summit, NJ, says she finds it distressing — though not uncommon — when kids pervert adult-sanctioned lifestyle choices, such as a cleanse.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Why do we drink diet sodas? Usually it’s because we don’t want all the calories that come with a regular soda but I’ve got some bad news for diet soda drinkers. According to today’s article, “Older women who consume 2 or more diet drinks a day are 50% more likely to die from cardiovascular problems, study finds.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Today, March 31st, is the last day of enrollment for healthcare. So what are some things to look for now that the deadline is about to pass? What will the next six months bring? To read the article and find out, CLICK HERE.

A drug that might prevent certain Cancers? Yes, you did read that correctly! Today’s article discusses the possibility of a drug that not only treats headaches and seizures and other ailments, it could have even more added benefits. According to the article, “The drug is being studied as a possible treatment for some cancers, including head and neck cancer.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

I finally have a valid excuse to eat chocolate! Today’s article is looking at the benefits of eating that yummy goodness most of us love. According to the article, “recent research shows that the good bacteria in our stomachs, like Bifidobacterium, actually thrive on chocolate.” To read more about it, CLICK HERE.