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Eggs — the latest wonder food?

Do you have a love/hate relationship with eggs? You love to eat them, but hate that they’re loaded with cholesterol. But there’s good news. Research now shows they can help raise “good” HDL cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, plus keep your eyesight sharp, and build up weak bones.

4 Smart Strategies to Steer Clear of Everyday Germs

You can’t completely avoid the millions of tiny, infection-causing microbes in the world around you. But there are lots of little things you can do to help protect yourself and others from spreading these germs.


Sip from the holy grail of stress-reducing herbs


The Kitchen Table Book 2You can’t get rid of every stressful situation in your life. But you can give your body the extra boost it needs to face hard times head-on — like a cup of holy basil tea.

6 Ways to Protect Yourself from the Sun

Skin cancer is a highly preventable disease, yet one out of every five people in the United States will develop it during their lifetime. It most often occurs in basal and squamous cells in the outer layer of your skin, usually on sun-exposed areas like your face, ears, neck, lips, and the backs of your hands. If detected early enough, this type of skin cancer is easily treated, but you can avoid it altogether by following these simple steps.

Toss, Freeze, or Trash? How to Know When to Let it Go

The eternal dilemma — should you toss that bottle, can, or package that’s been in the drawer for who knows how long? You’d like to trust the expiration date, but these can be alarmingly inaccurate — more like guidelines, really. Understanding date stamps can sometimes mean the difference between sickness and health.