'Only drink water when thirsty,' study suggests Popular notion holds that eight glasses of water is the optimal amount to drink each day, but many people find this hard to achieve. Now, a new study may shed light on why, after identifying a swallowing mechanism that stops us from consuming too much ...

'Only drink water when thirsty,' study suggests Popular notion holds that eight glasses of water is the optimal amount to drink each day, but many people find this hard to achieve. Now, a new study may shed light on why, after identifying a swallowing mechanism that stops us from consuming too much ...

Fats and cholesterolYour body needs a certain amount of cholesterol to work properly, but not too much. If there is too much cholesterol in your blood it can build up on the sides of your arteries, narrowing them and increasing your risk of a heart attack or stroke.Your body uses saturated fat to ma...

Diabetes diet: Create your healthy-eating planYour diabetes diet is simply a healthy-eating plan that will help you control your blood sugar. Here's help getting started, from meal pla ing to exchange lists and counting carbohydrates.By Mayo Clinic StaffDefinitionA diabetes diet simply means eating ...