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Which has a lower glycemic index per serving?
A. White Potatoes B. Sweet Potatoes Yes, sweet potatoes are sweet, but they have a low glycemic index meaning the sugar is released slowly into the bloodstream. Most consumed starchy foods raise blood sugar rapidly; with sweet potato you will not get a blood sugar...
10 Ways to Feel Happier in 10 Minutes
Got 10 minutes? Put a little skip in your step starting right now with these quick-action, science-backed tips: Fake it until you make it Could a mood boost be just a smile away? Some researchers believe so—in a study at the University of Cardiff in Wales,...
10 Bad Health Habits to Avoid This Fall and Winter
There just seems to be something about the colder weather and the shorter days that really brings out the worst in people. And since it’s that time of year again, it’s worth mentioning some of those terrible fall and winter habits many of us tend to slip into before...
What is the difference between a deductible and a copay?
A deductible is the total amount you will have to pay for your health care costs before your health insurance company will begin to pay. A copay is the amount you will have to pay each time you receive health care.
What do chiropractic adjustments and brushing & flossing your teeth have in common?
Answer: Both periodic adjustments and daily brushing & flossing work as preventative measures to avoid further, more complicated, and more expensive to fix problems from developing.
7 Biggest Myths About Alcohol
Our human ancestors developed the taste for alcohol millions of years before they even figured out that whole agriculture thing. So you’d think that something so ubiquitous across cultures wouldn’t be so clouded in mystery and old wives’ tales. But you’d be wrong!...
7 Reasons You’re More Desirable Than You Think
It’s not all about looks. Here’s what I learned about why I’m more attractive, desirable, and amazing than I ever thought I could be, and what I want you to know about how to be happy with yourself, too: 1. Beauty is unique to the person. Perfection isn’t real....
Antibiotics Don’t Work for Cold Symptoms
According to a recent study published in the British medical journal Lancet, about a third of patients who go to their doctor for upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) are diagnosed with acute rhinosinusitis, and 80 percent of those patients receive antibiotics,...
Which is greater?
A. the number of stars in the Milky Way B. the number of nerve cells in the human brain There are more nerve cells in the human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
How to Renew Your Day After Getting Off to a Bad Start
There’s nothing more disappointing than having the greatest intention to be super productive all day, only to get derailed by someone or something that you never really expected to throw you completely off course. It happens to everybody. And when it does, it’s easy...