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    The gluten-free diet isn’t as healthy as you think it is

    While the gluten-free diet was once only considered a medical treatment, it’s now become a trendy lifestyle being endorsed as healthy and life-changing. The diet eliminates gluten, which can be found in grains like wheat, barley and rye. Doctors recommend the diet for people who are diagnosed with celiac disease - an illness in which the small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten.

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    The difference between white eggs and brown eggs

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    This is the best way to clean your fruits and vegetables

    While most of us may not give too much thought into washing produce, experts say we should be thoroughly rinsing all fruits and vegetables before eating them. The Environmental Working Group recently published a list of the dirtiest produce on the market. While it’s no surprise that pesticides are used while growing fruit, it’s up to us as to how much bacteria we actually consume.

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    How one night of drinking can kill you

    While most of us know what the long-term effects of alcohol are, we may not realize that one night of drinking can be even more dangerous. In another tragic case, Shelby Lyn Allen was found dead after a night of heavy drinking with her friends in 2008. Allen, who was a high school junior at the time, died of alcohol poisoning.

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    The biggest hair myths debunked

    According to Dr. Jeff Donovan, a dermatologist and hair restoration specialist, individuals who dye their hair may be more susceptible to damage when they use these products. Everyone is in love with dry shampoo and for good reason: it’s an easy and quick alternative to washing your hair every day. Francesco Fontana, a hair stylist and owner of Studio Fontana in Toronto, says the build up comes from people rushing when it comes to washing their hair.