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8 ways you can prevent gallstones

If you’ve ever heard the adage, “A single stone can fell a giant,” then you understand the painful truth of a gallstone attack.

Your risk for gallstones rises after you hit 50, unless you’re physically active and keep a healthy weight. In addition, women, especially young women, are more likely to develop gallstones than men. Hormones explain the difference, scientists say. The “gender gap” narrows with age, so older men and women have a similar risk of gallstones.

Shopping Secrets: 3 Super-Easy Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half

Check out the competition and save 18%.  At least 2 out of 3 Americans search for food deals in more than one store. Are you one of them? Shopping around gives you great savings options.

Want to Look Younger? Stop These 5 Habits!

Natural, effective nutrients including alpha hydroxy acid, soybean oil, and vegetable fatty acids, all in a soothing cream base that’s proven to penetrate deeply under your skin’s surface.

Go nuts over these good-for-you dishes

Sink your teeth into these delicious dishes topped with almonds, pecans, walnuts, or pistachios. These wholesome treats maintain blood sugar levels thanks to their protein and fiber content and healthy nutrients, say experts. Pair them with other savory foods that battle diabetes, and you’ve got several mouthwatering combos.

Cool down diabetes with chili peppers

The Kitchen Table BookSpicing your life up with hot chili peppers, cayenne, and other capsaicin-containing seasonings can help turn the tables on diabetes. There’s new evidence showing capsaicin makes your cells more sensitive to insulin and improves the balance between blood sugar and insulin in your body.