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Millions of people drink diet soda on a daily basis, believing it's a healthier alternative to sugar-sweetened soda. Diet soda, of course, typically has zero calories. It doesn't contain sugar. Instead, it's sweetened with an artificial sweetener, such as saccharin, acesulfame or aspartame. While artificial sweeteners don't contain calories, they may pose some risks to your health.About the StudyAccording to a study conducted by researchers from Sorbonne Paris Nord University, diet soda isn't a …

You don't have to resort to using your home's central heating system to combat cold temperatures. Assuming your home has a fireplace, you can build a fire. A wood-burning fire is an energy-efficient alternative to central heating. As the wood burns, it will produce heat that raises your home's indoor temperature. While wood-burning fireplaces are effective at producing heat, though, you should follow some basic safety tips when using them.#1) Open the Flue DamperAlways open the flue damper befor …

Do you constantly wake up in the morning with neck pain? Research shows that nearly half of all U.S. adults experience neck pain. Not all instances of neck pain are caused by physical activity, though. Many of them are caused by poor sleeping habits. If you sleep the wrong way, you could experience neck pain. Fortunately, you can prevent sleeping-related neck pain in several ways.Replace Your MattressYour mattress will wear down over time. Even if it's a high-quality and name brand mattress, sle …

They may be small, but ticks can carry some pretty horrendous disease-causing pathogens. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 47,000 cases of tick-borne disease were reported in 2018. If your job requires you to work outside in a wooded area, you should take measures to protect yourself from these parasitic arachnids.Cover Your Legs and ArmsOne of the most effective ways to protect against ticks when working outdoors is to cover your legs and arms. In othe …

When searching for ways to lose weight, you'll probably come across calorie cutting. It's one of the oldest and most popular dieting methods. By reducing the number of calories you consume, conventional wisdom should lead you to believe that you'll lose weight. After all, high-calorie diets typically correlated with weight gain. The reality, however, is that cutting calories doesn't always work.Our Bodies Need CaloriesMany people assume that calories are bad. If a food or beverage is high in cal …