Finding new ways to eat healthy doesn’t have to be a tough nut to crack. Just grab yourself a handful of walnuts, almonds or pistachios and you’ll be well on your way to improving your heart. Over time, these snacks can help lower cholesterol, reduce the buildup of plaque in the arteries and prevent blood clots. Try eating nuts a few times a week to reap the greatest nutritional benefit. For other heart-healthy foods, check out the latest issue of AtlanticView >
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Starting each day with breakfast may help you keep the pounds off through the years, a preliminary study finds.
Coffee. Cup of joe. Java. No matter what you call it, millions of people worldwide wake up and fuel their day with it. And though consumers might be jittery about the recent court battle in California over cancer warnings, experts say most of the science actually indicates coffee could have health benefits.
People who smoke already face a greater risk of illnesses and early death, and a new study suggests their diets aren't doing their health any favors either.
Would that ice cold soda be as tempting if you knew that it might shorten your life?
Putting just a bit less on your dinner plate each day might be key to a longer life, preliminary research suggests.
