Xylitol is a common zero-calorie sweetener aka sugar substitute found in sugar-free confectionery and toothpaste. Artificial sweeteners, sugar substitutes or non-nutritive sweeteners are chemicals that provide an intense level of sweetness and no calories. They offer the sweet taste of sugar but have no carbohydrates or calories. Artificial sweeteners do…
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Heart attack recovery continues even after you leave the hospital. The good news is, that the heart is capable of healing and recovering with proper care and soon you will be able to resume normal life. Protecting your heart over the long term involves following your medication plan, making lifestyle…
A stroke, sometimes called a “brain attack,” happens when blood flow to a part of the brain stops or is blocked and brain cells begin to die. Stroke is the third leading cause of death for women. Stroke also kills more women than men each year. A stroke can leave…