Five Seasons Women’s Wellness: Health and Wellness Blog

New research shows that wearing high heels may change how you walk, on and off heels.

NY Times Article: A Scientific Look at the Dangers of High Heels

Consumer Reports recently tested 88 juice samples- mostly apple- of popular brands and found that 10 percent of the samples contained high levels of arsenic, and one-quarter contained high levels of lead.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is collecting additional data, and has said it will consider setting a standard for how much arsenic should be permitted in apple juice.

Doctors and pediatricians warn against drinking too much juice, as it is high in sugar and has been linked to obesity, gout, gastrointestinal problems and other health concerns.

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Four Finish studies conducted from 1998 to 2007 found that chewing xylitol gum may help reduce the frequency of ear infections in children prone to them.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol sweetener found in the fibers of many plants.  It has a lower glycemic index than regular sugar and is frequently added to chewing gum for its dental benefiting properties.

Read the full NPR article: Chew On This: Some Gum May Ward Off Ear Infections

Read the full article: Caffeinated Women May Be Fighting Depression With Every Cup

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