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Black sesame seeds come from a specific variety of the "sesame" plant and have a mild nutty flavor with a hint of bitterness. They are also very gr...

In terms of culinary influence, it's hard to find an ingredient as used in the cuisines of multiple cultures as sesame seeds—sesame is found in Asian, Latin, Middle Eastern, and Indian culinary traditions, to name a few. Many of us automatically think of white sesame seeds when we think of this seed, but black sesame seeds have just as many benefits.

Ergothioneine is an amino acid found primarily in mushrooms and red and black beans. It is also found in animals that eat grass containing ergothioneine. Ergothioneine is sometimes used as a medicine.
People use ergothioneine to treat joint pain, liver damage, cataracts, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, heart disease, wrinkles and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

E-cigarettes contain cartridges or cartridges made of water, nicotine, propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin base and flavorings. But wi...

If you've thought about quitting smoking, you're not alone. Nearly seven in 10 smokers say they want to quit. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health—smoking damages nearly every organ in your body, including your heart. Nearly one-third of heart disease deaths are caused by smoking and second-hand smoke.

You may be tempted to use e-cigarettes (e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other non-disposable and disposable vaping devices) as a way to ease the transition from traditional cigarettes to not smoking at all. But is vaping (also known as e-cigarettes) better for you than using tobacco products? Can e-cigarettes help you quit smoking once and for all?

E-cigarettes go by many different names, and sometimes it’s hard for people to understand what these devices are really about. Here, we address some of the common questions people ask about vaping.

Sodium is an essential mineral needed to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, regulate blood pressure, and transmit nerve impulses. ...

Americans love sodium chloride, also known as regular table salt, and they eat too much of it. Unfortunately for salty food lovers, a high-sodium diet can wreak havoc on your health. According to research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, excess sodium increases your blood volume, which increases your blood pressure. Chronic high blood pressure increases the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease and stroke.

However, we do need sodium for important body functions, such as maintaining a good fluid balance, transmitting nerve impulses, and moving muscles. So how much sodium can you safely consume each day? The latest dietary guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommend keeping sodium levels below 2,300 milligrams (mg), or 1 teaspoon (tsp), per day. You may benefit more from limiting to 1,500 milligrams, but if you're currently unable to do either of these, even cutting back by 1,000 milligrams can improve your blood pressure.

While most people already know it's best to avoid salty foods like movie theater popcorn and French fries, you also need to keep an eye out for less obvious sodium-rich foods. From canned vegetables to bread, here are some secret salt mines to watch out for.

Early symptoms: None Later symptoms: loss of central vision, blurred or wavy central vision, drusen. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage t...

People with diabetes may have an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy. High blood sugar at this time can cause damage to retinal blood vessels. These blood vessels can swell and leak. Or they can close, preventing blood from passing through. Sometimes, abnormal new blood vessels grow on the retina. All these changes steal your vision.

ADHD 是兒童時期最常見的神經發育障礙之一。它通常在兒童時期首次被診斷出來，並且通常持續到成年。患有多動症的兒童可能難以集中註意力、控制衝動行為（可能在不考慮結果的情況下採取行動）或過度活躍。