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It's been said that garlic can ward off vampires and bring good luck. While we can't be sure about those statements, what is known is that garlic is one of the tastiest, healthiest, and most useful herbs. Garlic is an excellent source of manganese, a very good source of vitamins B6[set "6" as subscript] and C, and a good source of selenium. Also, because of its antioxidant properties, garlic p...

You probably know someone who can eat everything in sight, but still struggles to keep weight on. I don't know about you, but I can't do that. My metabolism certainly doesn't allow it — and I am guessing yours doesn't either. So where does a slowpoke metabolism come from and how do you change it? You probably want to blame bad genes for your metabolism. Sure, blame your parents! That's the ea...

When it comes to frozen-food choices, the "sky's the limit." Your options range from the simple (such as a meat and potatoes meal) to the gourmet (such as lobster tails). You can practically feed the United Nations with all the ethnic varieties available. If you're on a special diet, no problem. These days you can choose from varieties such as vegetarian, wheat-free, low-fat, low-carb, and m...

Was it the onions on your cheese-steak sandwich that kept you up all night with searing heartburn? Or was it the 30 grams of greasy fat piled on that mayonnaise-sodden bun, and the fact that you wolfed it down 20 minutes before bedtime? Yes, sometimes a particular food truly is the culprit, but many times it's the way we go about eating that really causes our digestive discomfort. Before you ...

In today’s busy world, it can be difficult to make the time to stay healthy and strong. Fitness takes a back seat to the demands of work and family. Women need to make sure they are making healthy choices in diet and physical activity. There are many conditions waiting to afflict women as they age. It is crucial that women begin healthy practiced early in life to ward off potentially life th...

Foods That Boost Your Muscle-Building HormonesWhether you're a girl or a guy, if you're trying to get fit, you're in the testosterone-boosting business. (Unless you have polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, in which case your body produces too much testosterone.) Testosterone gives us energy, builds muscle, and heightens our libido. It also helps protect our bones and brains — all good stuff....

Women can be at greater risks for high blood pressure than men. Pregnancy, birth control pills, menopause, and age (60 years and over) can all be factors in that risk. Hypertension or high blood pressure as it is commonly referred to can lead to many serious and potentially deadly health problems. It may sound like an old record but getting your blood pressure under control is essentially ta...

Any physical exercise is good exercise whether it is walking, running or climbing stairs. Being fit helps a woman's body meet the physical demands of carrying and delivering a baby. An exercise regimen should be done before, during, and after pregnancy for all women. An innovative mom can have a better sense of control and a boost in her energy level by exercising while pregnant. Exercise ca...

Building Good Eating Habits for Children's Health What you teach your kids can play a key role in ensuring that your child makes good choices for healthy snacks and meals in the future. By Kate Lowenstein Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH ...

Make sure all meals include fiber, nutrients and only good fats. Blueberries, nuts, whole grains and vitamins A, D and calcium are often overlooked. Beans are a great choice as they are packed with fiber, which helps to prevent colon cancer. Order slightly less than you think you can eat in one meal. Obesity shortens your life and is discouraging for your self-image. Don’t settle for fast foo...