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March 20, 2013

 

shelled peanuts

Death By Peanut

How much damage can one little peanut do? An awful lot for those who are allergic.

September 4, 2012

 

burger with bacon and onion rings with fries on wax paper

Is There A Link Between Fast Food And Depression?

According to a recent study, it's possible that eating fast food also raises your risk for depression.

May 14, 2012

 

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Overweight Doctors Less Likely To Help Patients Lose Weight

Would you be able to take seriously an overweight or obese doctor who advised you to lose weight?

April 18, 2012

 

whipped cream on a beater

How To Make Perfect Whipped Cream

There's science behind the perfect whipped cream recipe!

March 1, 2012

 

whipped cream with chocolate and fudge

What Is Whipped Cream?

Did you ever wonder why heavy cream whips into soft, light peaks?

February 14, 2012

 

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Shoppers Do Not Read Nutrition Labels Thoroughly

How carefully do you inspect the 'Nutrition Facts' when you're at the store?

September 27, 2011

 

breakfast meal

The (Possible) Downside Of Fat Substitutes

According to some recent studies, fat substitutes may not help when it comes to losing weight. In fact, artificially low fat snacks may lead to weight gain.

June 27, 2011

 

bagel and cream cheese

The Guilty Bagel

Two psychologists at Iowa State University, Stacey Sentyrz and Brad Bushman, conducted a telling experiment using nothing other than cream cheese and bagels.

May 4, 2011

 

weight loss tape

Why Does Weight Loss Slow Down After A While?

Losing weight can be a frustrating experience when you hit a point where the weight slowly comes off. Learn why the process slow down.

March 23, 2011

 

bellybutton

What Is Bellybutton Lint?

Do you ever find little fluffs of lint trapped in your bellybutton? What is that stuff, and where does it come from?

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