Gender can determine food preferences

Salon’s Riddhi Shah examines the reasons why food gets gendered. David Katz of Yale University says that some of our gender-driven eating habits can be drawn from evolution. According to Brian Wansink, author of “Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think,” people are more likely to eat a food when they associate with it qualities they’d like to see in themselves. Diets, like the recent craze imported by French nutrition expert Dr. Pierre Dukan, also have an effect.

Gonorrhea Superbug Discovered

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Scientists have found a new strain of gonorrhea, called HO41 that cannot be treated by any recommended antibiotics. Sources say this leaves doctors with little to no other option than to try medicines that have been so far untested to fight the disease.

New Flaxmilk – Mix Your Omega-3′s into a Dairy-Free Milk Drink

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A truly innovative product in the field of nutrition, brand new Flaxmilk is the first and only all-natural, dairy-free milk product made from cold-pressed flax oil. New “Flaxmilk” comes in original and vanilla flavors and is sold in ½ gallon containers at Wal-Mart stores across the country for $2.98.

Top 5 Tips to a Healthier July 4 BBQ from Jillian Michaels

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Jillian Michaels is one of the leading health and wellness experts in the country motivating and educating millions of people on how to live their healthiest life. TV’s toughest trainer has given us top advice for those of you wanting to maintain your body during the holiday weekend.

Celebrate National Iced Tea Month with Green Tea

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Drinking green tea is a great way to celebrate iced tea month, plus there are many health benefits. See how tea companies are celebrating National Iced Tea Month, and find out all the health benefits of drinking green tea.

Grape Seed Extract – Fat Burner and Cancer Fighter

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Among the Fat Burning Tips on Dr. Oz this past Monday, Grape Seed Extract was mentioned. Only needing 150 mg per day, with a monthly cost of about $25, this seems to be a worthy investment. Grape Seed Extract is not only a fat burner but also a cancer fighter and immune builder as well.

10 Ways to Transform Your Skin

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Shopping for skincare can be an arduous task, especially when you’re looking for new products to address your skin’s ever-changing issues but Paula Begoun, skincare expert and bestselling author of Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, has put together her list of the top 10 Ways to Transform Your Skin – Now! Below are the tips along with product suggestions, including some from her line, Paula’s Choice.

New Workout Concept Developed in San Diego

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A new workout system is hitting San Diego by storm, and is geared for anyone at any fitness level. And by anyone, we mean anyone — whether you need to loose 50 pounds or you’re an Olympic Athlete. In fact, the program was designed by an Olympic athlete.

17 Day Diet by San Diego’s Dr. Michael Moreno

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The new 17 day diet, which has been featured on shows such as Dr. Phil and The Doctors, was created by Dr. Michael Moreno — a San Diego resident. Originally, the diet was created to help people avoid holiday weight loss gain. However, this diet can be used throughout the entire year.

7 Ways to Lose Fat Now

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The number one concern for many people in springtime is weight loss. Actually it is not weight loss, but fat loss. Here are Dr. Barry Sears’ 7 best tips for fat loss at the fastest possible rate. Dr. Sears is the creator of the Zone Diet and one of the leading experts in the field hormonal responses induced by the diet and how they affect inflammation.