Articles by Carey Rossi

Contributing Writer - Carey Rossi is a writer and editor with 10 years of experience covering all aspects of nutrition and fitness. She was the editor-in-chief of Better Nutrition, a shopping magazine for natural living, and the founding editor of Muscle & Fitness Hers. In addition, her work has appeared in Muscle & Fitness, Looking Good Now, Healthy Family, Vegetarian Times and Natural Health. She is the author of No More Diets Ever, Lose Weight the Natural Way.

5 Perks of Having Healthy Probiotic Levels

When you think of probiotics, you’re probably most familiar with the live active cultures that inhabit your favorite yogurt. And, you may also think that their benefits are confined to the digestive system.

Truth Talk: How Long Do You Really Need to Exercise for Better Health?

How long you need to exercise to reap the health benefits — decrease in disease and death risk — isn’t as much of an absolute as one may think.

What Every Man Needs to Know if He’s Taking Testosterone Replacement Drugs

Are you a man thinking about taking an ED drug or other testosterone products? Heed this: Testosterone therapy could increase your risk of heart disease. And the Food and Drug Administration finally wants you to know.

Need More Energy and Less Stress? Try These 3 Nutrients

We’re a stressed out nation. According to a 2015 survey released by the American Psychological Association, Americans’ stress registers a 4.9 on a 10-point scale—a little high when healthy is considered a 3.7. What’s more: 22% of us report that we don’t cope with it very well, which makes us a recipe for a health disaster.

3 Things Your Belly Is Telling You About Your Health

Your belly may be saying more about your health than you might know.
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Can a Labeling Loophole Compromise the Safety of Our Food?

Generally Recognized As Safe. These four words-- also known as GRAS, have allowed food companies to add thousands of ingredients to foods with little to no government oversight or even knowledge, according to a report by the Center for Public Integrity.

3 More Reasons to Enjoy Your Morning Coffee

Say good morning to better health!

The Hidden Danger in BPA-Free Products

BPA-free products may not be any safer than their outlawed cousins.

New Carcinogen Alert Provides Yet Another Reason to Ditch Soda

Surprise! Soda contains yet another chemical that could cause cancer.

Saw Palmetto’s Amazing Anti-Cancer Potential

 

Did you know that aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men?
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