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Healthy Living - Nutrition Feature Stories
Nutrition

Nutrition
Articles that focus on overall health improvement with an emphasis on your nutrition.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Lower Blood Pressure Drinking Water Is Key to Kidney Stone Prevention

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids -- found in certain fish, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils -- may help lower blood pressure.

Staying hydrated in the summer is important for many reasons, including prevention of kidney stones, says Dr. Gary Faerber, associate professor of urology at the University of Michigan Health System.

A Bite of Chocolate a Day May Keep Blood Pressure at Bay Food Nutrition Labels a Puzzle? Here's Help

Chocolate lovers can rejoice again: More research has found that the antioxidants in dark chocolate can help slightly lower blood pressure.

If you think you're the only one who gets confused trying to read nutrition labels on food, relax. You've got plenty of company.

Some High-Carb Diets May Boost Women's Heart Risk  

Diets high in processed carbohydrate-rich foods could boost a woman's risk for heart disease, according to the results of a new study.

 


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