Green tea has a reputation as a superfood that can prevent everything from weight gain to cancer. Find out whether the beverage lives up to its billing.
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Internet sites claim that bubbly water causes weight gain and is bad for your teeth and bones. Find out what the science shows.
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CBD, a substance in marijuana that doesn’t produce a high, is promoted for everything from reducing anxiety to fighting cancer. How believable are the claims, and is CBD safe? Here’s the 411.
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Some fitness programs encourage you to monitor your heart rate while working out and stay within a certain zone. Find out why these measurements can be misleading.
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We often hear about the benefits of stretching, but it can also be harmful if done at the wrong time in the wrong way. Here’s what you need to know.
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Multivitamins are promoted for everything from boosting energy to improving heart health. Find out whether they live up to their billing and what to look for in a multi.
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Is it really harmful to get less than the recommended eight hours of sleep a night? Our Healthy Skeptic investigates
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Skin moisturizers come with a variety of claims and price tags. Here's what to look for and what to avoid.
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Many packaged foods contain added fiber, which may not have the same health benefits as naturally occurring fiber. Learn how to tell which type you’re getting.
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We often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is that really true, and should you force yourself to eat in the AM if you’re not hungry? Our Healthy Skeptic serves up the answers.
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