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Cutting Down on Sugar Will Lead to Healthier Teeth By Ron Barbanell

Sugary foods sure do taste good, but the only good they are doing is electrifying your taste buds. The ugly truth about sugar is it causes weight gain, high cholesterol levels, cardiovascular disease and even affects your mental awareness. Even worse, sugar is a big factor when it comes to tooth decay and periodontal disease.… Read More: Cutting Down on Sugar Will Lead to Healthier Teeth By… »

Why Women Crave Chocolate—and How to Increase Your Willpower

You’re doing so well on your diet. You’re controlling your portions. You’re choosing healthy foods. You’re exercising. You’re losing weight. But then that stressful week happens. Your boss asks you to stay late. Your car breaks down, and your kids need you to drive them to extra practices. Your dog gets hurt and has to… Read More: Why Women Crave Chocolate—and How to Increase Your Willpower »

Southern Diet Blamed For High Rates Of Hypertension Among Blacks

Fried chicken and mac and cheese: A study suggests Southern cuisine may be at the center of a tangled web of reasons why blacks in America are more prone to hypertension than whites. Robert Manella/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Robert Manella/Getty Images Fried chicken and mac and cheese: A study suggests Southern cuisine may… Read More: Southern Diet Blamed For High Rates Of Hypertension Among Blacks »