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February 2008

Another Year Older...
by WiredBerries Editors
If you are one of those people who would prefer your birthday pass quickly and without acknowledgement, consider rethinking your day. So maybe a big cake and a group of...READ MORE

Breaking the Label Code
by WiredBerries Editors
Trying to make healthful and smart choices at the grocery store can be a time-consuming and challenging task that leaves you feeling like you need a label interpreter. The U.S....READ MORE

Being Crabby Is Bad for Your Health
by WiredBerries Editors
HealthDay reports a new study that links being negative with an increased number of health issues as you age. Researchers at Portland State University School of Community Health in Oregon...READ MORE

Are Flintstone Chewables Right for You?
by WiredBerries Editors
We all know we're supposed to get plenty of rest, exercise regularly, and eat right. To ensure you stay healthy even when you're missing a few winks or workouts, count...READ MORE

Dark Chocolate for Better Skin Protection
by WiredBerries Editors
Yep, yet another reason to savor a bit of dark chocolate - in a small study, German researchers found that eating dark chocolate can aid in the fight against skin...READ MORE

The Pros of Probiotics
by WiredBerries Editors
We spend a lot of time avoiding bacteria, so the idea of going out of your way to find live bacteria to eat seems not only foreign but downright gross....READ MORE

Harsh Mellow?
by WiredBerries Editors
According to a study from New Zealand, smoking a joint a day is just as bad for you as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. The study was reported...READ MORE

Strange Veggies
by WiredBerries Editors
Roaming the produce section of my local grocery store looking for dinner inspiration, I came across a rather strange-looking bunch of greens. Red Swiss chard has almost fluorescent pink stalks...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (1)

Not So Sweet
by WiredBerries Editors
Surprising research suggests a popular artificial sweetener has the unexpected and unwelcome effect of packing on the pounds. Purdue researchers report in the February issue of Behavioral Neuroscience that saccharin...READ MORE

Living in Balance
by WiredBerries Editors
Ayurveda is a buzzword around my health-conscious community - a word I know very little about. Turns out, Ayurveda is one of the world's oldest medical systems. Although it is...READ MORE

Eating to Fight Cancer
by WiredBerries Editors
Food can be an ally in your efforts to boost immunity and ward off illnesses such as cancer. Dr. Weil offers nutritional tips to help you be healthy and cancer-free:...READ MORE

Food to Get You in the Mood
by WiredBerries Editors
Throughout history, certain foods have been sought after based on claims of increasing sexual potency. Perhaps you can find inspiration in the list of aphrodisiac foods at GourmetSleuth to whip...READ MORE

Heart Day for the Unrequited
by WiredBerries Editors
As Heart Day looms, you may be pining over someone who has no idea how you feel. You're not alone. Check out the "Unrequited Valentines Day List" of songs on...READ MORE

Where There's Smoke
by WiredBerries Editors
February is American Heart Month. The best thing you can do for your heart? Don't smoke! A recent World Health Organization report reveals that smoking and other types of tobacco...READ MORE

Tiny Little Pricks
by WiredBerries Editors
I was surprised to learn that a rather conservative friend of mine has been trying acupuncture in addition to western medicine treatments for fertility, and my lawyer sister and accountant...READ MORE

What Color Is Your Mood
by WiredBerries Editors
Want to use this weekend to touch up your apartment? Considering a coat of paint to spruce up your bedroom? The color you choose can affect your mood when you're...READ MORE

Eat This!
by WiredBerries Editors
With all the confusion over what's good for you and what's not, it can be overwhelming to peruse the grocery store aisles. To ease the challenging task of finding nutritious...READ MORE

Want to Stay Young? Get Off Your Arse!
by WiredBerries Editors
In a study published in the January 28th issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers found that those who lead a sedentary lifestyle are biologically older than people who are...READ MORE

Too Busy to Be Healthy?
by WiredBerries Editors
Think your life is too chaotic for well-being? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer ways to live healthier and safer with steps that take 5 minutes or less....READ MORE

High-Protein Diet and Weight Loss
by WiredBerries Editors
The medical community as well as the media bounces back and forth in the argument for and against high-protein diets for weight loss. A new study reported in the January...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (1)

Actually Have Fun Swimsuit Shopping
by WiredBerries Editors
After all the excitement from the holidays has worn off, your mind naturally starts to drift to a tropical respite from the cold. But the swimsuit shopping that goes hand...READ MORE

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