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You know that alcohol can damage your liver, but have you heard what drink can make it better? It’s our wake-up friend—coffee!

If you like to party hard, you need to develop an appetite for asparagus! Why? Glad you asked. Read our poster for the answer!

Before you toss fish on the grill this summer, read this! Fish is healthy eating IF you select carefully.

I like ice cream! So the good news is, dairy desserts are a relatively small contributor to all that excess sugar we’re eating. The biggest culprit by far—loading us down with more than 5 times more added sugar to our diet than ice cream—is soda (plus energy drinks)!

Heart disease is STILL the #1 killer of both women and men in the U.S. So, here’s your assignment. When you go grocery shopping, take this list with you. You’ve got to eat. You may as well eat a variety of foods that support heart health.

Don’t let Easter be a day of worry and loss. Kitties may eat grass, but Easter lilies are definitely off limits!

There is research evidence that niacinamide—a form of niacin—can slow or even reverse type 2 diabetes. That's just one of the valuable benefits of niacin (vitamin B3) and its derivatives. Whole Health Insider gives you the quick facts on what it can do for your brain health, cholesterol and joints, too! Read it: http://www.wholehealthinsider.com/newsletter/nutrient-spotlight-niacin/

Here are 21 ways to get more energy NATURALLY and a whole lot more! Share it, won’t you?

I saw a report today that the number of people buying supplements to support bone health has declined. That’s pretty shocking when you consider that half of women over age 50 will suffer a broken bone due to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis among men also is getting more attention. So if you are not buying bone supplements, I hope you are at least eating lots of the foods listed here.

When you go out to eat, make sure to select a “brain food” or two if you see them on the menu. Below are 10 Foods Good for Brain Health.

Our automatic appetite signals CAN be retrained! www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25596041

Don't let your eyesight fail! Here’s a great quick list of natural nutrients seen as beneficial in supporting good vision: http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/what-to-eat-to-promote-good-eye-health-1.2309161

What to eat to promote good eye health Anyone concerned with maintaining healthy eye function may want to add more broccoli, sardines and blueberries to their diet, according to the recommendations from an expert at Loyola University Chicago.

I’m going to play mythbuster for a moment with this research I’m sharing. You know the folklore that you shouldn’t exercise before bedtime? A new study shows it’s not true for aging men. In reality, hopping on the treadmill with an elevated incline can actually make sleep more restful and continuous. So men, off the sofa! Let’s go! www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25540930

This is one of my favorite health tips over the last few years because I love sunshine (and I do NOT love high blood pressure). I also like the perspective this post gives about the benefits of sunshine versus the harm. www.medicalnewstoday/articles/260247.php

Are cats helping people live longer, healthier lives? You could make a case for it! Check out this article and infographic: http://www.upworthy.com/here-are-a-few-brilliant-ways-cats-are-secretly-helping-their-owners-live-healthier-lives?c=ufb1

Here are a few brilliant ways cats are secretly helping their owners live healthier lives. There's science behind this cat magic.

If you’ve struggled with lyme disease, you know how debilitating and serious this condition is. A young rock singer with lyme disease is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The first link is to her story. The second link is to Whole Health Insider’s look at lyme disease: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/avril-lavigne-struggle-lyme-disease-30043033 http://www.wholehealthinsider.com/newsletter/lyme-next-aids/

Video: Avril Lavigne on Her Struggle With Lyme Disease The rocker reveals she's been battling the crippling disease for months.

It’s not too early to be aware of skin exposure to sunlight. Melanin in skin shields you against UV rays. The more melanin you have, the darker your skin tone. But having more melanin also means you get less vitamin D from 15 minutes of sun exposure than a lighter skinned person. No one should expose unprotected skin to the sun for too long. You may need a Vitamin D3 supplement, if you don’t get enough sun.

Do you take acetaminophen (also known as Tylenol) and still get no relief from lower back pain and osteoarthritis? You’re not alone. A new Australian research review finds little reason to support this “first-line” treatment. And there are questions about the safety of maximum dosages. Read more (U.S. News and World Report): http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2015/03/31/study-casts-doubt-on-acetaminophen-for-low-back-pain-arthritis

Study Casts Doubt on Acetaminophen for Low Back Pain, Arthritis - US News Review of 13 trials finds little effect for drug best recognized as Tylenol

We’re on the go and busy with more activities outdoors. There’s no time for gas or heartburn. Here’s a recommended supplement that helps blood, bowels, your liver and those other concerns I mentioned. It’s artichoke leaf extract, from the familiar vegetable you love to eat!

This year, it is estimated that 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. and more than 40,000 women will die from the condition. Researchers announced this week that breast cancer has four different subtypes and is not one single disease as earlier believed. Read more about breast cancer in Whole Health Insider and Medical News Today. www.wholehealthinsider.com/newsletter/breast-cancer-reducing-risk-2/ http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/291739.php