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Added sugar: don’t let it sabotage you
Added sugar can lead to unwanted calories and health problems. See where it may be hiding in your diet and how to cut back.
Antibiotics: Improper use puts you and others at risk
Did you know that antibiotics cannot treat colds, flu and most sore throats? Learn why these medications don’t cure some infections and how misuse increases the number of drug-resistant germs.
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Loss of taste and smell: natural with aging?
After age 60, your ability to taste and smell things may fade a bit, but aging may not be the only reason.
Do infrared saunas have health benefits?
Find out how infrared saunas differ from traditional saunas and what conditions they can help treat.
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HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
Added sugar and total sugar: what is the difference?
“Added sugar” is added to “total sugars” on the Nutrition Facts label. Added sugar has been added to a food during processing. Sugar naturally found in foods is not considered added sugar. This label change is intended to make it easier to track the amount of sugar in your daily diet. Research has shown that it’s difficult to meet your nutritional needs while staying below your calorie limit if more than 10% of your total daily calories come from added sugar.
Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions to stress and other lifestyle problems? Discover more healthy living topics at mayoclinic.org.
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Genetically modified foods: why this controversy?
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