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Trans unsaturated fat is still a very common component of diet, despite clear evidences of its negative effects on health. Elevated level of trans fats is particularly damaging for cardiovascular system.

Have you been slathering on the sunscreen thick and heavy lately? Here are ten common misconceptions about sunscreen what you need to know to provide your skin with real protection.

Burns that occur in older adults can be more serious than burns that occur in the younger population. This is because older adults often suffer form decreased immune function, which can lead to more rapid injuries and infection in burned skin.

Frozen foods are convenient. They're often delicious. They're a lot less expensive than eating out, well, if you don't count the cost of your bypass surgery if you load up on some popular brands. Here are the 10 worst frozen foods and their alternatives.

Gluten is the new public enemy number one among eczema sufferers, people who suffer a variety of vague autoimmune symptoms that defy diagnosis, and people who suffer mild, unremedied mood swings. The effects of gluten aren't limited to celiac disease.

Mindfulness meditation is touted as a beneficial practice that can significantly help reduce stress, anxiety, depression and negativity. There's no denying that it can be a very effective form of meditation, but can it also cause you emotional harm?

Calories are a confusing subject. Some people rely solely on counting them, while others ignore them completely and focus on simply eating healthy foods. Regardless of whether you count them or not, the calories you eat do matter.

As climate change continues to impact our daily lives more, heat-related injuries are also on the rise. They can range from a nuisance to deadly. In this world, understanding how to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke is increasingly important.

Shiitake is an edible mushroom that has been grown and used in Asian countries such as Thai, Japanese, Chinese, and Korea for thousands of years; dating back to prehistoric times. It was highly regarded as a medicinal food to treat illnesses

Asparagus dates back to ancient times and was often used medicinally as a diuretic. The oldest known book of food recipes dates back to the third century; asparagus is found in that book. It was said to be grown by ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Romans.