by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com
Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enligtenment. Have an excellent weekend!
Healthy Granola Bars: 22 Popular Bars Ranked By Sugar
When shopping for granola bars, Lee says to read labels thoroughly and be aware of the sugar and fat. And if you're trying to cut down on sugar, you can always make your own bars.
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10 Choices You Won’t Regret in 10 Years
The big opportunity you procrastinated on. That friend you never called. Those important words you left unspoken.
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11 Vitamin C-Rich Foods That Are Natural Fat Burners | Reader's Digest
Vitamin C is an important part of your diet, but it can help you slim down, too. Harness the surprising fat burning qualities of immunity-boosting Vitamin C.
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Vitamin D Tied to Alzheimer's Risk - NYTimes.com
Low vitamin D is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to a new report, though whether low vitamin D is a cause of the disorders remains unknown.
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Lots of Reasons to Eat Fish - NYTimes.com
Omega-3s may also help ameliorate a variety of conditions, such as cancer, depression, inflammatory bowel disease, and autoimmune disorders like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
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10 ways to put watermelon to use this summer - Independent.ie
The perfect sunshine fruit with 101 uses and potent health benefits
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'It's a myth that bone disease is untreatable' - Independent.ie
* Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable in the majority of people
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Instant Noodles Tied to Heart Risk - NYTimes.com
Instant noodles are cheap, convenient, and tasty to many. Now for the bad news.
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What Are the Health Benefits of Oregano?
Oregano extract has been shown to "lead to growth arrest and cell death in a dose- and time-dependent manner" in colon cancer cells.11 A phytochemical in oregano, carnosol, has also been "evaluated for anti-cancer property in prostate, breast, skin, leukemia, and colon cancer with promising results."12
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Managing Migraines: Three Experts Share Their Top Tips | Reader's Digest
The debilitating effects of migraines can last anywhere from an hour to several days. The headaches are characterized by severe pain and often preceded by an aura—flashes of light, blind spots and nausea.
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