Research suggests that ‘balancing’ opposite tastes makes food more palatable TUESDAY, Oct. 9 (HealthDay News) — Scientists say they’ve answered the age-old question of why that glass of Cabernet or Merlot goes so well with your steak: something called “mouth feel.” In essence, the “rough” astringent taste of wine is a perfect complement to the...

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Study finds shared breakfasts, dinners have no effect on kids’ academics, behavior TUESDAY, Oct. 9 (HealthDay News) — There’s no evidence to support the widely held belief that sharing family meals improves children’s school performance or reduces their risk of behavior problems, a new study says. Researchers looked at more than 21,000 children, aged 5...

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Pain, spasms and sleep quality also improved in those given drug vs. placebo TUESDAY, Oct. 9 (HealthDay News) — A marijuana extract appears to ease painful muscle stiffness in people with multiple sclerosis, according to a new British study. Muscle stiffness — which affects up to 90 percent of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients during the...

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Fast walking, jogging reduced disease warning signs, but daily stroll did not MONDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) — Fast walking and jogging every day can cut your risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 50 percent, but an hour’s walk every day does not make a difference, according to a new Danish...

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Some are beneficial in limited amounts (HealthDay News) — While it’s important to limit the fat content in your diet, your body does benefit from some fats in small amounts. The University of Michigan Health System explains: Monounsaturated fats, in limited amounts, are good sources of antioxidants, such as selenium and vitamin E. Healthier fats,...

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