Diet

Pearl Cantrell must be in love with the sudden upswing in bacon-inspired products these past few years. Everything from bacon mints to bacon Band-Aids have made their mark on the novelty list commemorating the deliciously greasy cured meat, but Pearl says it’s the original recipe that has helped her live to be 105.

“I don’t feel as old as I am,” Pearl tells KHOU,...

Turns out it’s not just diet soda that’s bad for you. Women’s Health reports that a new study out of Japan shows a whopping 83% increase in the chance of stroke in women who had about one sugary soda per day. Just one!

The study lasted for 18 years, and shows that even women who curbed their soda intake during the study’s first three to nine years still had an...

When you think “healthy lifestyle,” some staples instantly come to mind: yoga, organic food, alcohol. Wait — alcohol? That’s right! The folks over at Refinery 29 argue that boozin’ (in moderation, of course!) can fit into a healthy routine, and they’ve come up with a handy "cheat sheet" for making smart choices.
 
Among R29's list of tips: Eat before...

If you didn’t know, ginger is basically a miracle-worker. This potent little root may not look very impressive, but it has amazing properties that have been shown to tackle some of life’s worst symptoms. Check out three ways that ginger can help relieve life’s biggest pains.

Nausea and Vomiting
Feeling queasy? Research shows that ginger can help reduce stomach upset and fast.......

If you need a diet motivator, here’s a great one to get your butt in gear. After losing 80 pounds over a year and a half, CNN reported that Melissa Schaaf of Herndon, Virginia, had no idea her biggest battle was yet to come — and her tremendous weight loss and new healthy lifestyle might just help save her life.

When Melissa stepped on the scale on her 40th birthday, the 5-foot-4......