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The Syfo-Bellini

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-- Matt, Nashville, TN

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Eating right, staying hydrated and exercise can be the gateway to healthy living. Check out these health tips on diet, activity and more:

Know Your Bacterial Type

A BODY’S BACTERIAL MIX COULD BE A KEY TO HEALTH

Several years ago researchers discovered that blood type played a significant role in how the body adapted to certain conditions, especially diet. New research indicates that the same now may be true for the kind of bacteria you have in your body.

It seems that different classifications of people have different kinds of bacterial microbes in their bodies. The patterns could have an effect on how you digest foods, absorb vitamins or even how you’re treated for certain kinds of disorders.

To read more on this discovery, check out this New York Times article.

Healthy Beverages, the Best and Worst

Here’s a great article from AOL Health that offers up some alternatives to sugar-laden soft drinks. While it’s common knowledge that sodas are bad, many of the so-called healthier options may not be all that healthy either. Note that the article recommends water and seltzer as two of the best alternatives.

Hydration for Good Health

Drink Healthy Beverages for Hydration

WATER IS ESSENTIAL FOR GOOD HEALTH

Beyond our survival, water is also critically important to our daily health. Many of us routinely feel the effects of too little water. Mild dehydration for instance is one of the most common causes of daytime fatigue. A very small drop in body water can cause problems with short-term memory or the ability to learn in school.

Age-related changes make older adults even more vulnerable to shifts in water balance and can also result in dehydration. Because seniors often have a reduced sense of thirst, dehydration is one of the most frequent causes of hospitalization after age 65.

For everyone, water is essential for both your metabolism (the way your body converts food into energy) and detoxification (eliminating the waste in your body).