Salmon not only tastes great but is healthy for us with omega 3 fatty acids. Because of the popularity of salmon, there are now salmon farms. Are salmon from salmon farms as healthy for us as fresh salmon? Is farmed salmon even worth the price? Salmon farms have been compared to feedlots for beef. Learn about the health differences between fresh caught salmon and farmed salmon.

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As usual, with scientific studies, there are conflicting results. Canola oil is found in many of our foods today, but is it healthy for us. Olive oil has long been thought to be healthy. Since canola oil is in so many of our processed foods today, the more we know about it, the better choices we can make. When cooking our own foods, should we use canola oil or olive oil? This article will look at the history of both oils and current scientific findings.

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Sleeping Pills Raise the Risk of Cancer and Death

A new study has found that those who take as few as 18 sleeping pills per year are at a greater risk for deaths and certain types of cancer. This was a large study and the researchers took into account many factors to make sure the results were as accurate as possible. People who took the most sleeping pills per year actually had a higher risk of getting certain cancers than for smokers. Some sleeping pills can also make sleep apnoea worse and cause problems with the esophagus.

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Why You Should Get Calcium from Non-Dairy Foods

Calcium is very important for good health, but getting calcium from milk might not be the best or most healthy way. And some people who are lactose intolerant cannot drink milk or get their calcium through dairy products. One reason why milk might not be the best way to get calcium is that it is also very high in protein. And protein can actually take the protein out of our body. Studies have found that those who got their calcium from dairy products actually had more fractures as compared to those who never or rarely drank milk. There are many ways to get calcium other than from milk.

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Deer Antler Velvet as a Natural Remedy for Health

The velvet from deer and elk antlers has been used for centuries to cure many health ailments. Today, you can find deer antler velvet in capsule form in just about any vitamin or health food store. Many believe that deer velvet is a natural remedy and a cure for aching and stiff joints, arthritis and many other health problems.The making or harvesting of this antler velvet does not hurt the animal either.

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The Health Benefits of Whole Grain Foods

So many articles and too many studies continue to combine all types of carbohydrates in the same group. The studies state that carbohydrates are the reason the obesity rate continues to climb and that bread is bad. These studies and articles should make a difference between processed white flour carbohydrates and whole wheat. There are many health benefits with eating whole grain foods.

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The Health Benefits of a Low Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio Diet

We have all heard how healthy getting enough omega-3 in our diet is for us. But omega-6 is also healthy. In fact both of these essential fatty acids are needed by our body for good health. The problem is that the standard diet today is far too high in the omega-6 fatty acids. Actually most of the major health problems today are because of an unhealthy omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. Learn what foods you should cut out of your diet or add for a healthy low omega-6 to omega-3 ratio.

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