LearnSomethingAbout™ cuts through the glut of information on health and beauty needs to provide you with the tips and solutions you need to look and feel better, every day. You’ll never find a brand or specific product recommended on this site – just straight talk without the hype.
wellness
Heart wellness depends on more than just a healthy heart – it involves the entire cardiovascular system. Heart wellness includes clear, strong blood vessels that deliver blood and nutrients throughout the body. A healthy heart AND circulatory system helps the body to function at optimal levels. So be heart smart and take smart action – combine good lifestyle choices, including a heart healthy diet, with the right supplements.
concerns
Cardiovascular diseases – diseases of the heart and blood vessels, including heart attacks, angina, and strokes – kill many people every year. Risk increases with age, and some risk factors cannot be controlled, but there are some things you can do to protect your heart and give it a long, healthy life. Some recent studies have shown heart health benefits from taking nutrients available in dietary supplements.
beauty
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placeholder image The truth about skin color and the case for special skin care products (September 08, 2008)

Should women of color use special products for best results, or is this notion just another marketing strategy? Don’t be fooled by marketing: Let skin type – not skin color – be your guide.

beauty is more than skin deep
placeholder image Skin exfoliation is skin rejuvenation (September 08, 2008)

Many people find rejuvenating and treating damaged skin can be done at home – all it takes is a little knowledge and products available at most drug stores and supermarkets.

find out more
placeholder image Silky hair isn't just for fairytales (September 03, 2008)

You may be surprised to know that it doesn't take salon-priced products to get that silky look. But no matter what you use, avoid extreme heat – from hot shower water to the sun.

let down your hair
nutrition
more about nutrition »
placeholder image Are allergens hiding in your dietary supplement? (September 08, 2008)

To prevent allergic reactions, consumers should pay close attention to the ingredients label on their dietary supplement which may contain allergens.

see where they're hiding
placeholder image Give me my omega-3s! (September 04, 2008)

For a healthier heart, The American Heart Association recommends getting omega-3 in your diet. Discover the best source of omega-3 for you.

hand 'em over
placeholder image The scoop on Vitamin D: The new "It" supplement (August 26, 2008)

The sunshine vitamin is shining bright … and for good reason. See how to boost your vitamin D intake and reduce your risk of cancer, heart attack and even diabetes.

getting a "D" could save your life
placeholder image The case for probiotics (August 26, 2008)

Probiotics can promote healthy digestion and prevent infection. But before your reach for a glass of probiotic-added orange juice, you’ll want to know which probiotics are really beneficial.

how beneficial are "beneficial bacteria"?
placeholder image A guide to gluten-free (August 25, 2008)

Reactions to certain foods – wheat, barley, rye – can leave you malnourished or suffering from gas, cramping and diarrhea. But now the market offers tasty alternatives.

should you be gluten-free?