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We hear it in the news all the time: The earth’s getting warmer, and it’s probably global warming. Though it might seem we can’t do much individually to help solve the problem, small choices made every day—including what we eat and how we shop—can make a difference....
expert advice
Pamela S. Douglas, MD, president of the American College of Cardiology, responds: Committing to a healthy lifestyle is the best way you can reduce your chances of a heart attack. Good health doesn't happen overnight, and there are some risk factors you can’t change—like your age, gender, and family history. But by following...
health tip
What to put in your cereal bowl. When to break for lunch. What to make for dinner. People estimate that they make about 15 food and beverage choices each day, but they actually make more than 200 food-related decisions. How did researchers come up with this number? They asked study participants specific questions about when, what, how much, where they ate, and who made decisions about meals. The high number is...
