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Category: What effects do different foods have on our bodies and health?

How do foods impact our bodies? What is healthy eating and how do we get there? What foods are good for different health conditions?
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Is coconut oil really healthier than butter?

Posted on November 13, 2018October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

Researchers found in a recent study that coconut oil had no impact on body weight but may have a small postive impact on cholesterol…

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    Is exercise addiction socially acceptable at gyms?

    Posted on October 1, 2018October 31, 2022 by Sciworthy

    Certain behaviors are often socially accepted and even encouraged when they’re considered productive, regardless of potential health…

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      Cave Bears Probably Did Eat Their Vegetables

      Posted on May 21, 2018October 24, 2022 by Logan King

      Modern bears, while typically thought of as carnivores, actually have a wide variety of dietary preferences. Some eat only meat while others…

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        Skulls of dinosaurs give clues about their diets

        Posted on December 14, 2017October 24, 2022 by Logan King

        The term “Darwin’s finches” was first used in 1936 to describe a group of birds from the Galápagos Islands. One of the key…

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          Bacteria in your gut produce a chemical that increases fat storage

          Posted on November 6, 2017October 24, 2022 by Osama Alian

          Since the invention of the microscope and discovery of microbes, their role in everyday life has been, to say the least, contentious. As…

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            How Do Peanut Allergies Develop?

            Posted on October 24, 2017October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

            Food allergies are more prevalent than ever. Chances are, you, your friend, family member, or co-worker has a food allergy, or knows someone…

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              Which Workouts Burn the Most Calories?

              Posted on September 20, 2017October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

              In addition to good diet, exercise is a cornerstone to a healthy lifestyle. Even a short walk during your lunch break can do wonders for…

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                4 High-Impact Lifestyle Changes That Help The Environment

                Posted on July 19, 2017October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

                Imagine a kitchen in a busy household — dirty dishes piled in the sink, leftovers cold on the counter, and utensils strewn about.…

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                  Individual human microbe community linked to education and gender

                  Posted on September 24, 2014October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                  As scientists catalog the trillions of bacteria found in every nook and cranny of the human body, a new look by the University of Michigan…

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