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A new study shows that limiting whole grains as part of a reduced-gluten diet could actually increase heart attack risk in people without celiac disease. (Photo: Getty Images)

Good Gluten

Gluten Poses No Heart Risk in Non-Celiacs A study of more than 100,000 men and women revealed that dietary gluten is not associated with heart disease risk in people without celiac disease. The findings also suggest that limiting whole grains as part of a low-gluten diet may
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A recent study by a Vanderbuilt University professor found that a low-aalt diet actually reduces thirst and increases hunger. (Photo: Shutterstock)

New Study

High-Salt Diet Lowers Thirst, Raises Hunger When you eat salty food, you get thirsty and drink water. Right? While that may be true in the short-term, within 24 hours increasing salt consumption actually makes you less thirsty because your body starts to conserve and produce
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Ordering your meal at least an hour in advance helps to avoid unhealthy impulse purchases. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Cutting Calories

Ordering Before Mealtime Can Cut Calories Want to cut calories and make healthier meal choices? Try avoiding unhealthy impulse purchases by ordering meals at least an hour before eating. New findings from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of
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