For years, experts have believed that lowering sodium consumption reduces the risk of heart disease. Now a large new study suggests that it may not be so simple.
Archive for November 29th, 2011
Less Salt Isn’t Always Better for the Heart
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011Really? The Claim: Coffee Can Prevent Some Medications From Working
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011For many Americans, the thought of a morning without coffee is unbearable. More than half of adults drink it regularly, typically about three cups a day. Most people rarely consider side effects beyond restlessness or trouble falling asleep at night. But coffee and espresso can have other consequences in people taking certain drugs, by either [...]
UL & The Muppets: Cooking Safety
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKFlzY1ZyGo&feature=relmfu[/youtube]Watch Kermit and the Swedish Chef serve up cooking safety tips. What really happens when you put metal in the microwave? Will the Swedish Chef avoid disaster?
How Fit Are You? Take These 3 Self-Tests to Find Out
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011Have a New Year’s resolution or two looming on the horizon? Of course you do! And we bet getting in better shape made the top of your 2012 to-do list, just like ours. Are you wondering how far you have to go? Looking in the mirror isn’t always the best fitness gauge. Warm up for [...]


