How Much Licorice Is Safe?
Eating licorice or drinking licorice tea can cause the loss of body fat by blocking...
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Friday Favorites: The Effect of Sleep on Weight Loss
Those randomized to 8.5 hours of sleep a night lost significantly more body fat than those who got 5.5 hours. Getting even one more hour of sleep a night may help with weight control.
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APOE is the primary cholesterol carrier in the brain and plays a major role in...
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Based on a study of thousands of twin pairs, only about 25 percent of the...
Friday Favorites: The Role of Marketing and Food Advertisements in the Obesity Epidemic
The unprecedented rise in the power, scope, and sophistication of food marketing starting around 1980...
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Most mouthwashes just mask the odor. How do you treat the cause of bad breath?
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Over time, the skin folding caused by everyday facial expressions etches once-temporary grooves into permanent...
Friday Favorites: Vegetarian Muscle Power, Strength, and Endurance
Randomized controlled trials put plant-based eating to the test for athletic performance.
How to Delay the Age of Menopause with Diet and Lifestyle Factors
Approximately half of the variability of age of menopause among women is explained by genetics....
Dental Implant Overdentures and Cognitive Function
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Friday Favorites: The Best Diet for Weight Loss and Disease Prevention
The most effective diet for weight loss may also be the healthiest.
Why Do Milk Drinkers Live Shorter Lives on Average?
How might we reduce the risk of premature death from dairy consumption?
