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If you're like many of us, sleep probably isn't a priority. There just aren't enough hours in the day to accomplish all that must be done, we tell ourselves. But if getting your z's is something you put on the backburner, there are some costs. This link will tell you about the health benefits you're missing out on if you're skimping on sleep. Be healthy, my friends.

Interesting, indeed. This link starts by pointing out that despite fiber's integral dietary role, it's not considered a "nutrient". This distinction, along with fiber possibly not having the most wonderful reputation,(I doubt I'm alone in my mind going straight to prunes, prune juice, and metamucil) are probably at least some of the reason that Americans, on average get only 17 grams of fiber daily, when 25-38 grams are recommended. Check out the link, it's brief, but full of facts about the benefits of upping your fiber intake. It also has tips for easy ways to increase your fiber! Be healthy,...

Have you heard of capsaicin? Maybe not, but if you look hard enough at your local pharmacy, you'll likely find it on the shelf. It's used to treat arthritis pain due to it's anti-inflammatory properties, but you can also find it in hot peppers. While many people shy away from spicy foods, hot peppers and hot sauces derived from said peppers have many wonderful qualities. Among them, the aforementioned anti-inflammatory effects, but also anti-cancer and antioxidant effects have been revealed in lab studies. If you're curious to read the original article, click the link above. Just a little more info...

"You are what you eat", the popular saying goes. And alot of what we all like to eat is bad for us. The people of Scotland have some of the same dietary concerns, and associated health problems that many Americans also have. The link below tells of the lack of progress Scotland's people are making towards dietary goals their government has set for them. The funny thing is, 3/4 of the Scots believe they have a "very healthy diet". Another popular saying..."The first step to fixing a problem is acknowledging that the problem exists". It's pretty crucial. Though this link...