Summertime and the eating is easy... With barbecues and baseball games, the summer months bring their characteristic foods: hotdogs, ice cream, fresh fruit and more. What should you know to keep your diet healthy? Join our panel of experts to find out.
Keywords: Healthy eating, snacking, summer, grilling, barbequing, barbeque, salad, burger, hot dog, fish, salmon, tuna, swordfish, nutrition, fruits, vegetables, ice cream
Grilled foods are a popular staple for just about every chef, from backyard barbecuers to gourmet cooks, and grilling can be a great way to prepare low-fat meals. But some studies have shown that chemicals created through the grilling process can be carcinogenic. Is there really a cause to worry? And if so, what can you do to cut down the health risks of this otherwise healthy cooking technique? Join our panel of experts to find out.
Keywords: Grilling, burgers, hot dogs, healthy eating, nutrition, barbeque, vegetables, fish, tuna, swordfish, recipe, low fat cooking, low fat grilling.
Sexual contact can sometimes result in problems. An unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases may be some of those consequences. But by practicing safe sex, being monogamous or abstaining, the risks of these difficulties are greatly reduced.
Keywords: Sexually transmitted disease, STD, HIV, AIDS, gonorrhea, syphilis, condoms, abstinence, herpes, sex
Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get sick, your weight and, for children, how well they grow. Learn why sleep can mean more than just a good night's rest.
Keywords: Sleep, insomnia, diabetes, benzodiazepines, non benzodiazepines, Ambien, Zolpidem, Sonata, Zaleplon, Valium, Diazepam, Librium, Chlordiazepoxide, metabolism, sleep deprivation, hormones, cortisol, stress hormone, obesity, puberty, immune system, immune function, stress, sleep wake cycle
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