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Heavy Metals Found in Popular Fruit Juices

Consumer Reports experts tested 45 juices made by 24 brands, including well-known and lesser-known brands such as Gerber, Minute Maid, Mott's, Great Value from Walmart, Clover Valley from Dollar General, and Big Win from Rite Aid. Those tested included organic products, too, as well as store brands from Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DJChiD Consumer Reports experts tested 45 juices made by 24 brands, including well-known and lesser-known brands such as Gerber, Minute Maid, Mott's, Great Value from Walmart, Clover Valley from Dollar General, and Big Win from Rite Aid. Those tested included organic products, too, as well as store brands from Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s

Study: Heart Birth Defects Up with Climate Change

While previous research linked heat exposure among pregnant women to heart defects in their newborns, the causes remain unclear. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2UrrKy5 While previous research linked heat exposure among pregnant women to heart defects in their newborns, the causes remain unclear.

Vaping Tied to Rise in Stroke, Heart Attack Risk

The increased health risks linked to e-cigarette use held strong even after researchers accounted for other potential risk factors, such as age, excess weight, diabetes and smoking. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HDa29d The increased health risks linked to e-cigarette use held strong even after researchers accounted for other potential risk factors, such as age, excess weight, diabetes and smoking.

10 Natural Cough Remedies That Are Worth Trying

Cough remedy: Steep some thyme Thyme is an officially approved German cough treatment and remedy for upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, and whooping cough—for good reason: Those tiny leaves are packed with cough-suppressant compounds, making them effective natural cough remedies. Thyme flavonoids relax tracheal and ileal muscles, which are involved in coughing, and also reduce inflammation and headaches. For a homemade tea, mix 2 teaspoons crushed leaves in 1 cup boiling water, cover, then steep for 10 minutes and strain. The post 10 Natural Cough Remedies That Are Worth Trying appeared first on Reader's Digest . from Reader's Digest http://bit.ly/2CZp3g2

5 Car Brands with the Most Recalls—and 6 with the Fewest

Car manufacturers issue recalls on their vehicles for a variety of reasons, ranging from serious to minor. “Recalls can be in the severe case, such as airbags not inflating,” says Julie Blackley, director of communications for  ISeeCars.com , a search engine for cars that analyzes data on new and used vehicles. “We’ve seen that automakers can also issue recalls because there was a typo in their manual.” Some car manufacturers are proactive about recalls, while others don’t inform customers until problems arise, she adds. ISeeCars.com gave Reader’s Digest exclusive data on the car manufacturers in the United States with the most and fewest recalls from 2014 through 2018. Of the leading automakers on the list, General Motors ranked the highest with 213 recalls during that time frame. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that General Motors also makes far more vehicles than other car makers on the list. These are the 10 car brands that cost the least to repair . Another ...

15 Lifesaving Tips to Prevent Heart Disease

I was about to deliver a lecture on preventive cardiology… to second-year medical students who were well educated in determining cholesterol-lowering drugs and even performing bypass surgery. But how to ensure that a patient never ends up in a cardiologist’s office in the first place? I can’t believe what I’m not going to tell them, I thought. That’s why I wrote The Whole Heart Solution . It includes dozens of prescriptions that will help you make your heart last a very long time. None requires a trip to a drugstore. The post 15 Lifesaving Tips to Prevent Heart Disease appeared first on Reader's Digest . from Reader's Digest http://bit.ly/2BanbBh

The Top 12 Most Romantic Cruises from Florida

Celebrity Edge Sailing from Ft. Lauderdale on a 7-night Caribbean cruise February 10: For pure romance with a dash of pizzazz, it’s hard to beat the stunning new Celebrity Edge. Veranda staterooms on this sleek new ship let you completely open the exterior wall of your room with just the touch of a button, turning your entire stateroom into an al fresco setting, perfect for a romantic breakfast in bed or evening cocktail while you watch the sunset from the privacy of your room. Book a couples massage in the sumptuous spa, where you can also luxuriate in a marble hammam Turkish bath. Then plan a dinner in Eden, featuring sinful menus that deliver sensory experiences and experiential dishes served by performance artists, for a dinner that neither of you will easily forget. Here are 14 cruises you should only take in winter . Book now The post The Top 12 Most Romantic Cruises from Florida appeared first on Reader's Digest . from Reader's Digest http://bit.ly/2TodC8G