Processed meats do cause cancer - WHO

"Its report said 50g of processed meat a day - less than two slices of bacon - increased the chance of developing colorectal cancer by 18%.

Meanwhile, it said red meats were "probably carcinogenic" but there was limited evidence.

The WHO did stress that meat also had health benefits.

Cancer Research UK said this was a reason to cut down rather than give up red and processed meats.

And added that an occasional bacon sandwich would do little harm."

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From the NY Times: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/05/13/a-2-minute-walk-may-counter-the-harms-of-sitting/?ref=health

A 2-Minute Walk May Counter the Harms of Sitting

    By Gretchen Reynolds

May 13, 2015 5:30 am

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With evidence mounting that sitting for long stretches of time is unhealthy, many of us naturally wonder how best to respond. Should we stand up, or is merely standing insufficient? Must we also stroll or jog or do jumping jacks?

Read on...

5 Ways to Make Water Taste Better

from Women's Health 

There's always a trendy new health drink, but you'll never do better than good-old water. H20 has a long list of health benefits, and it can even help promote weight loss. 

That said, water can't boost your health if you don't drink up—which is hard if you hate the taste. Sound familiar? Here are some great ways to add a hint of flavor to ordinary H20.

Leftovers are Warming Up the Planet

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Today is National Walking Day!

Find out how to get fit safely and effectively from the American Heart Association:

Getting healthy on National Walking Day!