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Sleeping the right amount of hours hours each night is important for your overall health. If you get too little sleep, health problems will ensue. If you get too much sleep, health problems can develop. So what is the proper amount of sleep? Research shows that getting between 6-10 hours of sleep each night is optimal for good health. In a study published by the journal BMC Public Health,... READ MORE

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell. They produce approximately 90% of the energy in your body. Some cells have more mitochondria than others. Muscle cells, for example, have several mitochondria. Where as neurons have significantly less. They also serve a very important role in the process of apoptosis. Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is very important for your health.... READ MORE

Uncooked, these foods will retain their important antioxidant properties. However, cooking these foods will cause them to lose their health benefit. Last time we spoke about which foods will increase their health value when cooked, but today we will discuss which foods to leave uncooked. Polyphenols are antioxidants. Found in plant-based foods, they are important in helping individuals with... READ MORE

Cooking with certain foods or ingredients can increase their health value. Other foods will lose their health benefit if cooked. So how are you to know whether or not to cook certain foods? Here is a quick guide as to which foods will become healthier when cooked. Lycopene is an antioxidant found in foods such as tomatoes, red peppers, and asparagus. Lycopene protects against cell damage... READ MORE