Chocoholics were given further reason to rejoice on Saturday when a small clinical study showed that dark chocolate improves the function of blood vessels.

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Skip the love potions and toss the Viagra — a simple trip to the grocery store may be all you need to make your sex life sizzle like never before. Just put some anchovies, oysters and licorice in the cart and you may be well on your way to a recipe for love. But is it really that simple, and does it work?

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If you are making a conscious attempt to live a healthy lifestyle, you are bound to come across conflicting information about the virtues of vitamins.

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It wasn’t too long ago that sushi was considered to be an exotic dish, consumed by the executive who was doing business with Japanese clients. However, as discretionary incomes increased and our appetites for exciting and foreign foods increased, sushi became a popular import to North American shores.

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# The Meal Stuffer Stuffers eat primarily during mealtimes, but then they eat to excess, cleaning everything on their plate. They often eat so quickly that they’re uncomfortably full after they finish. Meal stuffers consider themselves to have “healthy appetites.” They often take second helpings at home.

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You can make a fresh start with a few easily attainable nutrition goals of your own. Pick one, two, or all five that we suggest, and make an effort to incorporate the changes into your eating routine. We’ll give you everyday ideas for ways to meet these goals — and keep in mind that even incremental improvements count toward your overall goal.

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There’s no doubt that healthful eating habits contribute to a healthy body. It’s been known for decades that heart health, weight control, illness prevention and overall body functioning are all affected by what we eat.

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It’s no wonder that salt has gotten a bad reputation. We hear salt blamed for heart problems, excess weight, even an uncomfortable bloated feeling.

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If you’re tried every lotion and potion hoping to have beautiful skin, thick, shiny hair or a dynamite smile, you may be going at it all wrong. The truth is, eating the right foods can help you not only feel great but look fabulous too. Here’s nutritionist Joy Bauer’s prescription for beauty.

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Add these 10 foods to your grocery cart and you’ll get three terrific benefits:

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