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Dark-roasted decaf coffee eases heartburn

You enjoy drinking coffee, but not the heartburn that follows. Switching to a dark-roasted coffee could help. Researchers discovered that dark-roasted coffee contains a compound that helps reduce stomach acid. Called N-methylpyridinium (NMP), this compound is generated only with roasting. So dark-roasted coffee contains more of it — up to twice as much as light-roasted varieties. 

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Lower blood pressure and cholesterol with everyday fruit

Grapes are a handy, lip-smacking snack you can buy pretty much year-round. And you’ll want to do just that, not only for their mouth appeal, but because adding them to your diet can help you lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

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Hiatal hernia — How to handle the hidden cause of heartburn

You have a 60-percent chance of having a hiatal hernia if you’re over age 60. The good news is, even if you have a hiatal hernia — no matter what your age — it’s probably not a problem. You may not even know you have one. That’s because most hiatal hernias are small and don’t cause any symptoms. 

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Inulin — super nutrient against diabetes

There’s a new kind of fiber in town, and its name is inulin. Actually, it’s not new at all — it’s been a nutritional ingredient in your onions and garlic forever. But inulin is getting new respect for what it can do.

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Tart cherry juice reduces fibromyalgia pain, improves sleep

Experts say between 3 and 6 million people are living with fibromyalgia. This chronic condition makes you feel pain all over — especially in specific tender spots — so weak and tired you can’t function normally, and unable to sleep. You may also suffer from headaches, depression, and trouble thinking.

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