Although most people drink red wine for its complex taste or ability to take the edge off a stressful day, if that daily glass of red wine suppresses your appetite or decreases your daily calorie intake it might even result in weight loss.
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Although traditionally used to add color and flavor to food dishes, curcumin has also been studied and used for medicinal purposes. After extraction from the turmeric plant, curcumin is made into supplements to treat a variety of health conditions, such as arthritis and certain heart disorders.
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A meniscus is a wedge-shaped piece of rubbery cartilage that sits between the bones in your knee joint. Each knee has two menisci, which help stabilize the knee, absorb shock and prevent the femur, tibia and kneecap bones from rubbing against one another.
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People with sinus problems often experience congestion, irritation, runny nose, frequent cough and facial pressure. The condition can be caused by a wide variety of factors, from seasonal allergies to food sensitivities. In fact, there are a few suggested connections between sinus problems and carbohydrates.
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Although the shoulder is one of the body’s most versatile and mobile joints, it also can be prone to injury. A shoulder dislocation occurs when the arm bone pops out of the shoulder socket.
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Fresh fruit juice is a healthy treat packed full of healthy vitamins and minerals. As long as it’s low in sugar and not filled with unhealthy fillers, juice can be a beneficial addition to any healthy diet.
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During exercise, pain in the knees, ankles, feet, hips and back is common for many people. But for other people, this pain occurs in the ears and causes a sharp earache. With a variety of potential causes, there is no easy answer for ear pain during exercise.
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A small flap of cartilage located in the throat, the epiglottis typically remains upright and allows air to pass freely into the larynx and lungs. When you swallow, however, the epiglottis inverts to cover the larynx and prevent liquids and foods from entering the airway and lungs.
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Located in the right upper abdomen, the gallbladder is a small pouch that stores bile until it is needed by the body. When the need arises, the gallbladder contracts and expels a small amount of bile through the bile duct and into the small intestine to aid with digestion.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a chronic digestive disease. It occurs when stomach acid or, occasionally, bile flows back into the esophagus.
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Affecting one or both sides of the face, Bell's palsy is a neurological disorder that affects the facial nerves. Often causing facial muscle weakness or paralysis, the condition can make talking, laughing, eating and swallowing a difficult task.
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With its lightly sweet aroma and tart flavor, pineapple is a nutritious snack packed with vitamin C. The aromatic fruit can be skewered onto a fruit kabob, blended into a smoothie or grilled and used to top a decadent dessert.
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Although the subject of bathroom behaviors is generally avoided, a quick peek in the toilet can clue you into the health of your body. Although it may seem odd, studying the shape, color and smell of stool can help you monitor your digestive health.
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Whether chopped into a salad, mixed into guacamole or sliced to top a sandwich, the avocado is a healthy addition to a variety of dishes. Although it features a high calorie and fat content, the creamy fruit is packed with nutritious qualities.
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Apples and other fruits are widely recognized as part of a nutritious diet. But if you have diabetes, you may be concerned about fruit's impact on your blood glucose levels. Like all fruits, apples are rich in sugar, a form of carbohydrates which the body converts into glucose.
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Also referred to as chronic hives, chronic urticaria is diagnosed when a case of hives lasts more than six weeks or recurs frequently. Hives are patches of itchy red or white bumps or welts that appear on the skin.
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Vitamin B-12 is naturally found in fish, poultry, clams, eggs and dairy products. It’s also frequently added to breakfast cereals and bread products. So while it’s quite easy to get enough vitamin B-12 from your daily diet, some people have a difficult time absorbing the vitamin.
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Although sodium is essential for a healthy body, a significant majority of Americans eat more than twice the recommended amount, according to the American Heart Association. While those salty snacks might be tantalizing to the taste buds, they’re quite dangerous to the body’s health.
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As a child or teenager, the mere though of vegetables probably made your stomach churn with discomfort. This mental aversion typically subsides with age as you begin to understand the importance of a healthy diet. However, some people actually experience physical discomfort after eating vegetables.
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Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, most commonly occurs among diabetics, people taking certain medications or those with deficiencies of specific hormones and enzymes. But among people who are desperately trying to lose weight, not eating enough food or exercising too much can cause extremely low blood sugar levels.
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