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The Science Behind Herbal Medicine

Botanical expert Mark Blumenthal describes the scientific substantiation of the field of herbal medicine. In this podcast, the safety and efficacy of herbs are explored.

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Sun Protection From the Inside Out

When we think of protecting the skin from sun damage, we think of topical creams and lotions. But our healthy aging expert tells us there are some suprisingly sweet ways to protect the skin from the inside out.

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Low-Carb Ketogenic Diets Burn Fat

Ketogenic, or very low-carbohydrate diets, trigger the body to burn fat as fuel and have a number of other therapeutic uses.

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Antioxidant May Help Ease Symptoms in Autistic Kids

There’s new hope for parents of kids with autism, thanks to research suggesting a popular antioxidant can help calm irritability and other symptoms of this developmental disorder.

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Diesel Exhaust Classified as Known Carcinogen

Recently the World Health Organization upgraded diesel exhaust from a “probable” cancer-causing agent to a “known” cancer-causing agent. And while we may not be able to avoid exposure to exhausts, we can support the body in protecting itself from the toxins they contain.

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Eating Mediterranean Style Can Improve Your Quality of Life

A large Spanish study shows that greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet not only makes you feel better physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

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Our Favorite Weight Loss Tips

Each month we ask our editorial team for input on specific areas of wellness. This month, our experts offer their favorite tips for losing weight and keeping it off.

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Sweet Shadow: Is Sugar Addiction Ruining Your Health?

Most Americans eat around 150 pounds of sugar a year, an amount that's doing nobody's health—or waistline—any good. Here's how to cut back without feeling deprived.

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When Getting Well Makes You Sick

 A lethal infection is on the rise for patients in hospitals, cancer centers, nursing homes and other healthcare facilities. Here's what you need to know to keep yourself safe. 

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