(Carrick Pharmacy News) A healthy diet could add more than a decade to your life, according to a new study. Health professionals and researchers have long known that healthy diet choices, such as eating fruits and vegetables and avoiding added sugars, could have beneficial impacts on health. Now, this study has quantified those impacts. To …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) As the weather warms up, you are probably thinking about spending more time outdoors. And, of course, you will have to pick out the perfect snacks for these outings. As fun as this all sounds, it can quickly become dangerous if you’re not careful. Unfortunately, a bunch of bacteria are every bit …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) By now, most people know that vegetable oils often contain healthy fats, but which ones are best? That’s the topic we explore in this article. Read on to learn more. Fats to Avoid Let’s begin with fats you generally want to limit in your diet. First, we have saturated fats. According to …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Most of us agree that portions can get out of control quickly. And that can affect your health. But when you take steps to control the portions of food you put on your plate and eat, you can take back control of your health. With these simple tips, you can control your …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) There are lots of types of fatty acids, but omega-3 fatty acids get a lot of attention. And there’s a good reason for that. Numerous studies have tied omega-3 fatty acids to positive health effects. Here’s everything you need to know about these fatty acids and how they affect your health. What …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) There’s nothing wrong with snacking. But if you do it wrong, it can harm your health. Fortunately, the flip side of that is true, too. With these five healthy snacking tips, you can make your snacking habit into a positive for your health. Read on for five quick healthy snacking tips. 1. …
