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Thinking of buying your sweetheart some chocolates this Valentine’s Day? Don’t feel guilty if you’re the giver or receiver because unlike flowers that wilt and die in a week, chocolate has a long shelf life, can provide both nutritional and mental satisfaction, and (wink wink) is a known aphrodisiac. Dark chocolate, in particular, has proven health [ READ MORE ]

Go Meatless!

In light of the upcoming Shabbat, I thought it would be a great time to spread the word of the Meatless Monday movement. This was a project started by the Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health in order to improve personal health and the health of the planet. Many people, though not traditional vegetarians, [ READ MORE ]

Give Tea A Try

As your finals caffeine binge begins to wane, you may be suffering from withdrawal headaches, nausea at the thought at another cup of coffee, or simply less of a need to stimulate your brain to stay up for an all-nighter. As the winter break progresses and the horizon of a new semester peaks at you [ READ MORE ]

Smart Snacking

Snacks sometimes get a bad reputation, but as with any other food or drink, snacks can fit into a healthful eating plan. They boost your energy between meals and supply your body with vitamins and minerals.   It may be best to think of them as mini-meals: the calories count and they should only be eaten when [ READ MORE ]

Health Myths BUSTED

Don’t be fooled by the mass media advice and old-wives tales – know your body, know the facts. Myth #1: Feed a cold, starve a fever The Truth: Colds and fevers are generally caused by viruses that tend to last seven to 10 days, not matter what you do. There is no good evidence that [ READ MORE ]

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