Features Related to Health & Diet

1. 6 Reasons to Drink Water
   

   Americans seem to carry bottled water everywhere they go these days. In fact, it has become the second most popular drink (behind soft drinks). But water lovers got a jolt recently when we heard that a new report had found that the benefits of drinking water may have been oversold. Apparently, the o

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2. The Buzz on Coffee
   

   There's good news for the 108 million Americans who wake up and smell the coffee each day. The latest research findings suggest your morning java may be better for you than you think. Coffee is a rich source of disease-fighting antioxidants. And studies have shown that it may reduce cavities, boost

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3. Life After Weight Loss Surgery
   

   Since undergoing gastric bypass surgery this past March, Janice, an admitted shopaholic, has not done much shopping. "I have nothing to wear, but you go through so many sizes so quickly, it doesn't make any sense to shop." Not that this retired art teacher from West Bloomfield, Mich. is complaining.

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4. Pregnancy Superfoods
   

   During pregnancy, healthy foods provide the optimum mix of baby-building nutrients. Starting in the second trimester, you'll need about 300 additional calories in your diet every day. Here are some choice foods to add to your pregnancy diet, making those extra calories count by providing a variety o

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5. The Worst Diets Ever: Diets That Don't Work
   

   "Eat what you want, when you want, and watch the pounds disappear!" You've heard of them, maybe even tried them: miraculous-sounding diets that claim to melt off pounds with minimal effort. There are hundreds of these quick-fix diets out there, from the grapefruit diet to the detox diet to the "cave

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6. Weight Control That Works
   

   There are lots of ways to lose weight. The question is, how do you lose weight and keep it off? Atkins advocates argue that their diet works -- as do many other diets that strictly limit food groups or calories. But is losing weight worthwhile if you go right back to your old eating habits and regai

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7. The Wonders of Water
   

   Water is one of the most basic elements of life but figuring out how much we ought to drink hasn't always been so simple. Most of us grew up thinking we needed to drink eight glasses of water each day, in addition to any other drinks we might choose. But the latest recommendations say that we no lon

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8. The Benefits of Vitamin C
   

   Vitamin C is one of the safest and most effective nutrients, experts say. It may not be the cure for the common cold (though it's thought to help prevent more serious complications). But the benefits of vitamin C may include protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, pren

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9. Nutritional Benefits of the Strawberry
   

   The heart-shaped silhouette of the strawberry is the first clue that this fruit is good for you. These potent little packages protect your heart, increase HDL (good) cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and guard against cancer. Packed with vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxi

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10. 5 Surprising Reasons You're Gaining Weight
    

    It's no mystery that a diet full of fried foods, giant portions, decadent desserts, alcohol, and sugary soft drinks will lead to weight gain. And there's little question why the pounds pile up when you take in more calories than you burn in physical activity. But how do you explain weight gain when

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