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The popular sweetener found in protein bars has been linked to stroke, a risk of blood clots

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The popular sweetener found in protein bars has been linked to stroke, a risk of blood clots

The health food industry has rushed over the past decade to include so-called sugar alcohols in everything from protein bars to zero-sugar energy drinks to guilt-free desserts—and with some justification. Unlike previous generations of artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols are naturally occurring, low-calorie alternatives that the human body can metabolize without incurring various potentially deadly and … Read more

Simple, static exercises can lower your blood pressure more than running

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Illustration of a cartoon man doing a wall squat

We underestimated When we think of heart health, we usually think of running or jogging. For years, we’ve been told that we should move to save our arteries. But a growing body of research suggests that the most powerful weapon against hypertension may not be moving at all. Isometric exercises (holding static positions), such as … Read more