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This heart attack on a platter packs 6,000 greasy calories of bacon, sausage, hash browns, waffles, toast, a four-cheese omelet, and black pudding (hey, it’s the U.K.)—along with a 2,000-calorie milkshake to wash it all down with. “We weighed all the cooked food and it came to a whopping 7 pounds,” café owner Mark Winder told the U.K.’s Manchester Evening News. “That’s the weight of a baby. It’s called the Hibernator because if anyone completes it, they’ll have to sleep for a year....

The amount of thicker hair that you have on your body usually depends on your genes, says Gary Goldenberg, M.D., an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. “There is a variety of normal: Some will notice very little body hair that’s very light in color or texture, whereas others may have more body hair and it may be darker and coarser....

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A New Benefit Of Your Coffee Habit [WebMD] Coffee fanatics, rejoice: Chugging major quantities of java seems to reduce the risk of developing or dying from oral cancers. A new study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, examined coffee consumption habits in nearly 1 million adults, and found that those who drank more than four cups per day slashed their risk of dying from mouth and throat cancer by half....

And the bad news doesn’t stop there: It turns out health officials have pretty much no clue how long-term, low-level exposure to these chemical compounds affects human health or the environment. What they do know is how the drugs wind up in the water (our bodies release them when we urinate or flush old drugs down the toilet); how they can affect aquatic life (small amounts of estrogen in some medications cause male fish to develop eggs); and that they are occurring in our water in higher amounts than even the pharmaceutical companies anticipated (eight of the drugs in the EPA study exceeded levels the U....

A: The medical term for what you’re experiencing is presyncope—which is when you feel like you’re about to pass out. (If you actually do faint, we call that syncope.) Your friend is right—you should discuss it with your doctor, because presyncope can signal a serious condition, such as low red blood cell counts or even a heart problem. The good news, however, is that it likely isn’t something serious. The most common explanation for pre-syncope (in otherwise healthy people) is something we call postural hypotension-a temporary drop in blood pressure that may occur when you get up after you’ve been sitting or lying down for a while....

Instead, if you craft a modestly portioned treat with the right combo of macronutrients, you can eat at night. “It’s a snack, not a meal—so keep it under 200 calories, and make sure it has some healthy carbs from sources like fruit or plain yogurt, along with some protein,” says Jen McDaniel, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Carbs can assist with sleep, while eating protein before bed helps you maintain muscle mass, which is key if you’re trying to lose weight....

Answer: Spinning, or studio cycling, is an excellent workout to strengthen your heart and tone your legs. (You can stretch your way to lean, lovely legs, too.) Classes consist of anywhere from a half dozen to 20 participants perched atop special stationary bikes. The instructor then takes the class on a “ride” that includes sprints, hill climbs, and other fun exercises like intervals and circuits. Classes are usually 45 to 50 minutes long and are set to music....

Apply Heat “Applying a warm compress is the very best thing you can do for a boil,” says Rodney Basler, MD. The heat will cause the boil to form a head, drain, and heal a lot faster. At the first sign of a boil, place a warm, moist washcloth over it for 20 to 30 minutes three or four times a day. Change the cloth a few times during each session to keep it warm....

Myth: Breast cancer is largely genetic.Fact: Just 5 to 10% of cases are due to faulty breast cancer genes BRCA1 and BRCA2. Even in women who have a family history, many cases are due not to specific gene mutations, according to the American Cancer Society, but, rather, to a combination of shared lifestyle factors and genetic susceptibilities. The truth is that scientists still have no idea what causes breast cancer—but new research is shedding light on what makes cancer return....

How about trying a Sicilian specialty this Meatless Monday? Caponata is made with eggplants, tomatoes, olive oil and a rich medley of flavors. I tried caponata in several trattorias while my husband and I were traveling to see the wonders of Italy. The dish captivated my tasted buds everytime. When I came home, I was determined to duplicate the dish. Happy to say that I’ve had some success because the caponata I make brings back wonderful memories of Sicily....

The research: Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic looked at the health records of nearly 22.4 million adults, 24,530 of whom were diagnosed with celiac disease, the chronic inflammatory condition of the digestive system triggered by gluten. After crunching the numbers, study author R.D. Gajulapalli and his team noticed a significantly higher prevalence of CAD among those with celiac disease. And after accounting for all other risk factors (like smoking, cholesterol, and diabetes), the results were shown to apply to celiac sufferers of all ages....

dinner, I decided to find out if just a tiny tweak to a classic recipe – swapping out the meat, of course – could still be just as satisfying. When it comes to meat substitutes, I find there’s no better example of the saying “different strokes for different folks.” Some people find products designed to emulate real meat to be just as delicious as the original, while purists may prefer foods naturally bursting with umami flavor, like mushrooms, to be a better match....

The long cook time on this recipe requires some thinking ahead, but the finished meal—melt-in-your-mouth lamb, soft eggplant and peppers, lemony quinoa—is unforgettably flavorful. It’s big and hearty enough to feed a Sunday night crowd, or make it for yourself and feed off kickass leftovers all week. Prep time: 5 minutesTotal time: 4 hours 30 minutesServes 6 2 Tbsp coconut oil 2.5 lb leg of lamb 1 red onion, finely sliced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp sumac 1 tsp caraway seeds 1 tsp salt 1 med eggplant, stalk removed, roughly chopped 3 red bell peppers, roughly chopped 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes 28 oz beef or chicken stock ⅓ c raisins 1 c quinoa juice of ½ lemon 1 handful toasted hazelnuts 1 handful cilantro leaves...

Always wash your hands with soap and water and dry them well with a clean towel—every single time—before you touch your contact lenses.Even if the bottle says “no rub,” it’s a good idea to rub your contacts gently with solution. “Microorganisms are usually mixed in with organic material from the eye, like proteins and mucus, that may not be removed by just soaking,” Dr. Miller says.Don’t sleep in your lenses unless your eye doctor has specifically told you it’s OK....

Researchers analyzed data from more than 334,000 European men and women in their 40s and 50s, measuring their height, weight, and waist circumference. They asked participants about their level of recreational activity—the amount of hours per week they spent doing things like jogging and cycling—and their level of occupational physical activity, categorized as either sedentary (i.e., office workers), standing (like a hairdresser), physical work (such as nursing), or heavy manual work (think: construction work)....

Source: Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of The Alzheimer’s Association; Martha Clare Morris, ScD, Rush University