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• Eat Fiber, Feel Better

  Fiber boosts digestive health, speeds weight loss and prevents disease. Get the most out of your daily diet.

• Want to Eat Healthier? Visualize It!

  Two new studies show that visualization can help you lose weight.

• Top 10 Reasons to Lose Weight

  Learn why losing weight could be the single most important thing you do to stay healthy.

• Metabolic Syndrome: Are You At Risk?

  A new study shows that this deadly disease is on the rise. Learn how to protect yourself.

• Nutrient Timing: When to Eat What for Maximum Nutrition

  Want to be your best all day long? Try this expert-approved 12-hour nutrient timing plan.

• Embarrassing Digestive Problems? Speak up!

  No one wants to talk about digestive symptoms, but discussing them with your doctor could save your life.

• Is It a Food Allergy … or Food Intolerance?

  Think you might have a food allergy? The truth may surprise you.

• Are You Overdosing on Dairy?

  A new book explains why milk products may not fight osteoporosis.

• Drop Weight Faster With Mushrooms

  A new study reveals this nutrient-rich food is a dieter’s best friend. Learn how mushrooms can help you.

• Debunking Detox Diets

  Want to rid your body of toxins and lose unwanted pounds? Detox diets are not the answer. Find out what is.

• Vitamins That Keep Your Brain Young

  Find out which vitamins and nutrients can help keep your brain sharp as you age.

• Is Organic Really Better?

  "Organic" has become a buzzword in everything from food to apparel. But what exactly does that mean, and are foods with the organic label really better for you?

• The Facts About Fat

  Saturated fat, trans fat, mono- and poly-unsaturated fat -- and let's not forget those omega-3 fatty acids! It's enough to make your head spin! Here's what you really need to know.

• Should You Try a Gluten-free Diet?

  Fans say it relieves stomach pain, reduces heartburn and even speeds weight loss. Here, learn what science says.

• How the New USDA Icon Changes Your Meals

  The age-old food pyramid is a goner. Can the new MyPlate icon improve your eating habits? Learn more here.

• The Best Breakfast for Weight Loss

  A new study reveals that big breakfasts aren't necessarily better. We'll tell you what is.

• Cholesterol That's Good for Your Brain

  A new study shows getting enough good cholesterol doesn't just protect your heart -- it may also prevent Alzheimer's.

• Natural Sweeteners: Any Better Than White Sugar?

  Agave syrup, stevia, sugar. What's the difference? Here's your user guide for eight plant-derived sweeteners.

• 5 Stomach-soothing Herbs and Spices

  Add flavor to your meals while improving digestion, combating irritable bowel syndrome and reducing heartburn.

• Hybrid Fruit: The New Super-food

  Plumcots, broccolini, tangelos -- hybrid fruits and veggies combine the very best into healthy super-foods.

• What’s the Best Weight-loss Diet?

  Low fat? High protein? With so many weight-loss diets, what works best? The latest science may surprise you.

• Silent Stroke: Are You at Risk?

  Silent stroke can damage your brain -- and you’d never know it. Prevent it from happening to you. 

• 7 Ways to Prevent Heart Disease

  New research reveals seven simple steps that can help you prevent heart disease and stroke. Learn more!

• Best Cooking Methods for Heartburn Sufferers

  Combat heartburn with low-fat cooking methods -- they’re quick, easy, tasty and healthy. Learn more!

• Surviving Cold Season, Part 2: How to Get Well Quicker

  It's that time of year again -- cold season -- replete with sore throats and stuffy noses. Here, the latest on what really works to treat a cold.

• Fast Food Without Heartburn

  Think you can’t enjoy fast food if you have heartburn? Not true! By making wise choices, you can enjoy an occasional indulgence without heartburn pain.

• Holidays Without Heartburn, Part 1: Food

  Don’t let heartburn ruin your holidays! Here, 18 do’s and don’ts for holiday eating that will help keep heartburn at bay.

• Probiotics: Bacteria That’s Good for You

  Beneficial bacteria found in foods like yogurt, tempeh and aged cheeses can protect you from a host of health woes. Learn more!

• The Whole Scoop on Whole Grains

  Barley, buckwheat, brown rice, quinoa -- there’s more to whole grains than whole wheat and brown rice. Find out what you should be eating and why!

• (Not so) Strange Ingredients

  Wary of food ingredients that sound like chemicals? We’ll tell you what these food additives actually are so you know what you’re really eating.

• Best Meals for Men Who Hate to Cook

  It’s dinnertime. You’re hungry. The wife’s away. Here, simple tricks to feed yourself, even if you hate to cook.

• Boost Your Brainpower

  Barbells for your brain? Not exactly. But new research shows you can improve your memory and boost your brainpower. Find out how!

• Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy

  Want to raise a kid who grows up loving broccoli and whole grains? Follow these six tips for teaching kids healthy eating habits for life.

• Diabetes: Could You Have It and Not Know It?

  Hundreds of thousands of Americans die of diabetes complications every year, and it is the leading cause of adult blindness and loss of limbs. Here’s what you didn’t know.

• Herbs and Spices for Healthier Cooking

  Five herbs and spices that can help prevent cancer, heart disease and more. They’ll add a burst of a flavor when cooking, and they’ll boost your health!  

• Healthy Treats for the Holidays

  Yes, you can have your cake and eat it, too! We'll tell you how you can enjoy luscious holiday desserts without sabotaging your health.

• Supplements: A Guide for Men

  Which vitamins, minerals and herbs do men really need to stay healthy? Here’s the latest info on supplements for men.

• Omega-3: Power Nutrient

  From heart disease to Alzheimer’s, find out how omega-3 fatty acids can improve your health.

• How Antioxidants Can Save Your Life

  Compelling evidence shows that a diet rich in antioxidants can reduce your risk of life-threatening diseases. Read on to find out the top 36 antioxidant-rich foods!

• Strange Fruit

  Want the health benefits of fruit but tired of the same old apples and bananas? Here, discover eight unusual types you may not have tried -- but should!

• Maximum Nutrition

  Did you know that cooking or storing food incorrectly can make it less nutritious? Here are 10 tips to get the maximum nutrients from the food you eat.

• Healthy Meals in 10 Minutes or Less

  Who has time to cook anymore? Fortunately, with a little supermarket savvy, you can put together tasty, nutritious meals in just minutes.

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• Train Your Brain to Crave Healthy Foods

  Craving chips, chocolate or ice cream? Here's how to start instinctively reaching out for fruit or broccoli instead.

• Do Weight Loss Apps and Websites Really Work?

  From calorie counters to exercise logs, our expert discusses the best online tools to help you shed pounds.

• Emotional Eating: How to Stop It Forever

  Soothing yourself with food isn't healthy or wise. But emotional eating is easier to stop than you think.

ExpertQA

• How can I enjoy tuna without endangering my health?

• Are energy bars a good pre- or post-workout snack?

• Do fruit and vegetable cleaning sprays work better than water?

• How terrible is it to skip meals?

• Now that the FDA says I shouldn't give my child cold medicines, how can I ease his cold symptoms?

• When eating at a Chinese restaurant, what should you avoid if you suffer from heartburn?

• Do you really need to drink eight glasses of water a day?

• Can food poisoning have long-term complications?

• Is male menopause real?

• Does cranberry juice really prevent urinary tract infections?