Losing weight is hard, but regaining it can be frustratingly easy. It’s why so many people echo the refrain that “diets don’t work.” Diets work just fine and long term weight loss is possible, but you do need to have a plan once the diet ends or you will gain it all back. Learn how to cut the yo-yo and hold on to your hard fought weight loss for the rest of your life.
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Earlier this month, the FDA officially banned the use of antibacterial soaps because after three years reviewing the evidence, they concluded the active ingredient triclosan (and the related triclocarban) “does more harm than good.” I thought this was old news by now, but I saw some antibacterial soap sitting at a friend’s house, so I figured I should probably help spread the word. The ban doesn’t go into effect until next year, but find out why you should throw out your antibacterial soaps (and other products) today.
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Recent research shows that people are still overusing or improperly using antibiotics. Learn how this not only increases your risks for contracting an antibiotic-resistant illness, but also how it can inhibit brain cell growth and contribute to obesity. It’s not all bad news though, you can also learn how probiotics can protect you from these consequences and how it may even reduce the risk of illnesses like breast cancer.
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Over the past few years, I’ve mentioned in passing the importance of your gut microbiome in controlling your weight and keeping you healthy, but this article will explain in detail why it’s important and just how you can do that.
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