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Rev Up a Low Libido
About 4 out of 10 men over age 45 have low testosterone. “Replacement therapy with any of the various testosterones available can boost libido,” sa...
Read moreHow to Be Smart About Sex and Hep C
“When people hear hep C, they think of drug use -- one of the main risk factors,” he says. But hep C can spread in other ways, too. Many people are...
Read moreHeartburn: Foods to Avoid
Foods and beverages like these contribute to heartburn (and the more serious GERD) by lessening the effectiveness of the LES to keep stomach conten...
Read moreHow to Keep Your Bones Strong as You Age
Together, these two nutrients are the cornerstone of healthy bones. Researchers believe that most Americans fall short on vitamin D, a critical nut...
Read moreTips to Help Decide If Surgery is Right for You
If you're not sure whether to go ahead with surgery, think about the pros and cons. Albert, MD, surgeon-in- chief at the Hospital for Special Surge...
Read moreWhy is Sauerkraut Good for Me?
While it may be the cornerstone of the Eastern European diet, sauerkraut isn't a dish that makes most of us cheer and shout. Sauerkraut (aka 'sour ...
Read moreTrans Fats in Plain View
'Eat a diet of fresh, whole ingredients, limit the amount of processed foods in your diet, and always choose the lowest-fat variety of meat and dai...
Read moreFacts About Nutrition
While vitamin and mineral pills can help round out a healthy diet, they cannot take the place of the many nutrients and fiber found in whole foods....
Read moreHealthier Bowl of Pasta
Most of the whole-wheat pastas I found featured whole durum wheat flour, which is the same as saying 'whole semolina flour.' Apparently, 'semolina'...
Read moreCheese, If You Please
Cut fat and calories one of two ways: Use regular (full- fat) cheese, but just half the amount called for in the recipe (note that the protein and ...
Read moreBreak Your Food Addictions
On the other hand, many nutritional experts believe that there are more important risks associated with processed foods that have nothing to do wit...
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