Squash Pain with This Delicious Ancient Wonder
“Why do you build me up, butternut baby, when I feel run-down ...” Maybe that’s not exactly how the song goes, but butternut squash can help build up your health because it’s chock full of powerful nutrients.
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Sip from the holy grail of stress-reducing herbs
You 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.
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Harness the Power of “Good” Fat for Your Good Health
Not all fat is bad. In fact, the type of fat known as omega-3 is essential to good health. It’s good for your brain, your nervous system, and it fights inflammation — which makes it perfect for easing the pain of arthritis.
4 Easy Eats That Steady Your BP
Go nutty at breakfast. Researchers think omega-3 fatty acids may help the walls of your blood vessels relax and widen, helping your blood pressure go down. To add omega-3s to your diet, toss some English walnuts on your morning oatmeal.
7 Habits of People with the Sharpest Memories
Australian researchers gave extensive memory tests to 29,500 people and they discovered 7 habits of people with the sharpest memories. Some were obvious: read often, do crossword puzzles, and avoid alcohol. But the other 4 habits include a few surprises!
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