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If your favorite fruit is a banana, you're not the only one. Bananas are the most consumed fruit in America, according to Statista—a staple of 59% of survey respondents' diets. It's no surprise why, really. This tropical fruit offers a myriad of health benefits that range from promoting muscle recovery, supporting gut health, and fueling your body with tons of natural energy. With all the good of this popular food, it's hard to comprehend that there can be any bad. But as is the case with any food, how much you eat and how…

Barcelona and Athletic Club go to the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville to fight for it in the Copa del Rey final 2020/21.It's one of only two trophies still offered to Ronald Koeman's Barcelona, ​​and with the odds stacked against them in La Liga, you can guarantee that La Blaugrana will throw everything they have to win this one.For Athletic, this will be a chance to avenge their loss in last season's final, which was actually only played 14 days before this one after COVID-19 tore up the calendar. They came short against…

It's another weekend of Premier League football and another chance for West Ham to continue their fairytale season with a victory in Newcastle struggling.The Hammers were relegation fodder last season, but David Moyes has overseen an astonishing turnaround that has taken the club to the final for Champions League qualifiers.There is still a lot of work to be done to get the Hammers to even beat the Europa League qualifiers, let alone the Champions League, but they will be encouraged ahead of their trip to St James' Park with…

On Friday, the UN Security Council unanimously approved the deployment of 60 weapons permit monitors to Libya. The resolution, which easily cleared the international body, also called on the Libyan government for a national agreement to prepare for "free, fair and inclusive" national elections in December. "Free, fair and credible elections enable the Libyan people to elect a representative and unified government and strengthen Libya's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national…

Inflammation may just be one of the most dreaded terms in the health world right now. While inflammation naturally occurs after a foreign or harmful substance enters the body, through an open wound, for instance, long-lasting inflammation can eventually cause several diseases and conditions later down the road. Acute vs. chronic inflammation "Acute inflammation is the body's way of protecting itself, like when you get a fever when you get sick or even redness around a pimple," says Alexandra Sowa, MD, dual-board certified…

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that he is "convinced" that Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with the club to stay after this season.Laporta was re-elected for a second term as club president last month after his predecessor Josep Maria Bartomeu was sacked after falling out with other members of the club's board over Messi's future.Messi was present when Laporta was inaugurated as club president again David Ramos / Getty ImagesThe Argentine forward, who is widely regarded as the club's greatest player…

When you go to the grocery store to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies, which of the two do you often buy: conventional or organic? Organic foods often come at a premium price, so many Americans find conventional produce to be the most affordable and accessible option. While organic is often advertised as the better option of the two, a new report suggests that the label doesn't necessarily imply it's the safest option. RELATED: The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United…

Since Wembley Stadium reopened in 2007, it has seen some real crackerjack games.When the FA Cup steps up to the home of English football, the stakes are always high. It is either the semi-final or the final of the competition - a stage that has added an extra boost to some captivating meetings over the years.Let's take a trip down the memory bar to look at some of the best FA Cup bands the new Wembley has ever seen.A true story of two halves, Manchester United's victory over Everton in the 2016 semi-finals was a roller…

Arsenal advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League after their 4-0 defeat of Slavia Prague on Thursday night - and began a deal with their former boss Unai Emery.Villarreal defeated Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 overall to book their place in the last four of the competition and their upcoming clash has added an extra spice to it given that Emery was fired just 18 months into his Gunners season.The two sides meet on April 29 in El Madrigal, with the second stage scheduled to take place a week later at the Emirates Stadium on…

Dance with the stars pro Witney Carson welcomed her first child, son Kevin, in January and has worked hard to feel confident and healthy for the months since she was born. While Carson has documented her postpartum journey on social media for fans since her son arrived, she has recently decided to start her healthy life tasks with a month-long challenge to help whip her into shape. "I'm starting a 30-day challenge today and I'm so excited! I want you to do it…