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Many people have heard that nuts can be a powerhouse of nutrition providing protein, healthy fat, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Nuts are a smart choice to incorporate into our daily meals and snacks, not to mention nuts are easy to take with us for the busy “on-the-run” type of days. Different types of nuts provide different nutritional benefits, eating a wide variety is the best option. Many healthy eating plans recommend incorporating nuts, including the Mediterranean diet.

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis comes with many challenges and stresses, especially as the incurable disease progresses.

Breast cancer, genital warts and menopause — what do all these health conditions have in common? If you guessed that they’re all women’s health issues, you’d be incorrect. 

During the holidays, your fitness routine is going to be tested. Your TV will be filled with images of roasts, ham, mashed potatoes and pies at every commercial break. At work, your colleagues may show up with platters of holiday pastries and homemade sweets they want you to try.

What do a sizzling steak, a salty potato chip and chewy cookies fresh from the oven all have in common? They each trigger a strong dietary impulse, or craving, for food laden with excess sodium, added sugars and saturated fats. But why do these foods get such a bad rap, and is there a way to still include them in a healthy diet? 

At some point, we’ve all looked at the expiration date on a container and wondered if the food is still safe to eat. “Use by” and “sell by” dates are found stamped on almost everything in your refrigerator and pantry. But what do those dates mean and is the food still edible once that day has passed?

Think of your body as a car. When it’s new, it runs smoothly with little attention. But over time, it transforms into a classic and, eventually, an antique. If you want to keep it on the road, you need to learn how to maintain it.

By the age of 20, men should start seeing their doctor for regular medical checkups. Of course, this doesn’t always happen. In fact, studies have shown that men tend to visit the doctor less than women by a considerable amount. Whatever your reason is for avoiding the doctor’s office, wait no more! Your body is irreplaceable and keeping it in tiptop shape is up to you. 

Maintaining our bone density is increasingly important. When we experience bone density loss, our bones tend to become more brittle and are more likely to fracture as part of an injury or fall.

A bump to the funny bone may feel weird, but a more severe elbow injury is no joke. The elbow is made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, fluid, muscles and tendons. When any part of these areas is injured or diseased, even the most casual movements can hurt.