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Your stomach plays a very important role in your digestive process, particularly in protein digestion, but very few nutrients are absorbed from your stomach into your body.

Water is an essential nutrient. Without sufficient water your body will not function optimally and dehydration can have serious health effects. How can you ensure that you are providing your body with enough fluids to meet your body's water requirement?

Feeling stressed? Being “stressed out” these days is a common phrase. But what does being stressed mean? Why are you stressed, and what can you do to “de-stress”?

Women are more likely to experience urinary tract malfunction and infections than men. While medical therapy is available, maintaining urinary tract function and preventing infection may reduce the need for therapy. How?

Your heart, blood vessels and blood together form your cardiovascular system: a system that pumps and transports life supporting nutrients to tissues throughout your body. This system is also essential for removal of metabolic waste products. Learn more