Avoid the Deadliest Fat

Man-made trans fat, found in many processed foods, has long been known to provoke heart disease, but now, research is showing additional dangers.

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Exercise to Beat Illness

Spring is just around the corner but cold and flu bugs aren’t ready to take a break. Exercise offers the best protection, if you do it the right way.

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Red Meat You Can Eat

“Eat less red meat” is a recurring health message but it ignores the fact that all beef is not created equal. That’s a shame because it can leave you feeling as though all beef is off limits. In fact, some types are healthier than others, and knowing which is which makes it a lot easier to enjoy beef without guilt.

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Drop Pounds to Dissolve Plaque

Losing a little weight can reverse atherosclerosis, plaque build-up in arteries that leads to heart attacks and strokes, according to an Israeli study. Earlier research has shown that lifestyle changes may stop progression of dangerous plaque, but this is the first proof that diet can literally dissolve it.

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Chocolate: Ancient Viagra

Back in the 1500s, the Aztecs believed chocolate enhanced vitality in every sense. The Emperor Montezuma apparently drank cocoa before entering the bedroom. In recent years, chocolate hasn’t been pitted against Viagra in scientific tests but it has been shown to bestow health benefits that could help to explain its aphrodisiac reputation.

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