Diet and Nutrition
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Medical Mutual knows knowledge equals power, and the more
information we can give you about
Dieting, the better equipped
you will be to cope with daily stresses. Through our partnership with WebMD, we
now offer you these special articles to help you or a loved one understand and
manage
your dietand achieve the best
possible quality of life.
Vitamins and Supplements: Test Your Knowledge
How many people use vitamins and supplements? Which ones are most popular? Do our doctors use them? Here’s a rundown of some important supplement statistics, based on the best available data.
Lose Weight With a Good Night's Sleep?
A new study found a link between sleep and weight. Study participants who were so-called short sleepers (meaning they got less than six hours per night) tended to have on average a higher body mass index, or BMI, than long sleepers.
Vitamins and Supplements for Cancer Patients
Here are tips on using vitamins and supplements safely after you’ve been diagnosed with cancer.
Detox Diets: Purging the Myths
'Cleansing' diets may be worthless or even dangerous, experts warn.
Demystifying Detox Diets
Can diets like the Lemon Detox Diet, Liver Detox Diet and others really help you lose weight fast while cleansing toxins from your body? WebMD asks the experts for the truth about detox diets.
Keep the Weight Off
Losing weight was just the half of it. Now you have to keep it off, or those pounds will be back witha vengeance. The stats show for every 20 dieters with initial success, only one continues to deflect the flab. But you can keep your good results if you know what to do. Here's more.
Functional Foods for Health: 6 Top Nutrients
Which functional food nutrients are worth your money? The experts weigh in.
Help for Soda Lovers
Learn what to do when you're a softie for soft drinks.
Top 12 Healthy Frozen Dinners
Frozen dinners are hotter than ever, with choices ranging from ethnic to low-calorie to vegetarian. But which ones are healthiest?
10 Flat Belly Tips
Beat belly bloating and help your abs look flatter with these tips from the experts.
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