Many cereal boxes are plastered with nutrition claims, but often these are misleading. Here are eight especially deceptive claims to watch out for.
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Hey, it’s Robert Davis, the Healthy Skeptic. Trix isn’t just the name of a cereal. It also describes many of the claims on boxes in t...
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Gas stoves have come under fire for posing a health risk. Find out why and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Gas stoves have long been a popular option in homes and restaurants, but warnings by scientists have ignited a debate over their safety.
Do gas stoves really pose a hea...
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Are plant milks a good alternative to drinking cow’s milk? Our healthy skeptic investigates.
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Intuitive eating involves rejecting dieting and instead listening to your body about what and when to eat. Many swear by this approach, but is it really a good idea? Our Healthy Skeptic serves up the pros and cons.
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Are exercise errors holding you back? Find out how common mistakes can keep you from getting all the benefits of exercise.
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When it comes to hair loss, there are lots of myths about causes and cures. Our Healthy Skeptic combs through the facts to reveal what’s true and what’s not.
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Social media is filled with warnings that seed oils, which include canola, corn, and sunflower oils, are bad for us. Is that true? Find out what the science shows.
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Seed oils are vegetable oils that include, among others, canola, corn, soy, safflower and sunflower. Social med...
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The popularity of unpasteurized or “raw” milk has been growing, largely because of glowing reviews on social media about its taste and alleged health benefits. Is it really better for you than conventional milk? And is it safe? The lowdown on raw milk in this episode of … the Healthy Skeptic.
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Need motivation to get off the couch? Here are some exercise benefits you may not have heard about to help you (or someone you know) get moving.
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You've heard that exercise is good for your heart and muscles, and may help you live longer. But here are six benefits that may su...
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Many foods marketed as healthy really aren't so good for you. Here are six that I avoid.
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Lots of foods sound like they're good for us but really aren't. Here are 6 supposedly healthy foods I avoid.
One: Granola bars. Dont let the word granola fool you. Its not a health fo...
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