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12 Mistakes to Avoid on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet

A balanced vegetarian or vegan diet can provide many health benefits. These diets have been associated with weight loss, better blood sugar control, a decreased risk of heart disease and a lower risk of certain types of cancer (1, 2, 3, 4). However, it can be challenging to maintain a well-rounded vegetarian diet that provides… Read More: 12 Mistakes to Avoid on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet »

Michael B. Jordan Shares 3 Great Workout Tips

Want to build muscle easier? The Creed 2 heavyweight has the answers By Matt Evans Posted on November 22, 2018 Famous for his roles in Creed, The Wire, Black Panther and now Creed II, Michael B. Jordan is one of Hollywood’s hottest rising stars. He’s also in enviable shape, a byproduct of drive and determination. (Related:… Read More: Michael B. Jordan Shares 3 Great Workout Tips »

There’s More Than One Flu Shot: Which Should You Get?

Emily CappielloNov 27 You know you should get a flu shot, but do you know what kind? Yep—there are a bunch, and getting the wrong one could leave you exposed. Image-Point-Fr/Shutterstock Most people go in for a flu shot expecting they’ll get just that: An injection that protects against the flu. As it turns out,… Read More: There’s More Than One Flu Shot: Which Should You Get? »

Viewpoints: If True, First Gene-Editing Of Babies Is Seriously Wrong On Many Fronts; Lessons On The Burden Of Caregiving

Editorial pages focus on these health topics and others. Newsweek: China Announces First Gene-Edited Babies: Scientist’s Claim Is Premature, Dangerous And Irresponsible  A scientist in China claims to have produced the world’s first genome-edited babies by altering their DNA to increase their resistance to HIV. …If true, this is a significant advance in genetic science,… Read More: Viewpoints: If True, First Gene-Editing Of Babies Is Seriously Wrong… »