Coffee, bacon, and aromatherapy: Our health verdicts

Coffee was once considered unhealthy. But new studies are showing moderate intake to have potentially powerful health benefits, including disease prevention.     [Healthline logo] Wellness Wire  If you're sensing a few strong aromas in today's edition, it's not just you. Between a celebration of [coffee's most health-enhancing qualities](, our salty look at [bacon's nutrition profile](, and [this overview of aromatherapy](, it's a shame that scratch-and-sniff email technology isn't quite there yet. Here's to a fragrant weekend ahead.  [Full width image](  [7 Reasons Why Coffee Is Actually Good for You]( [Coffee was once considered unhealthy. But new studies are showing moderate intake to have potentially powerful health benefits, including disease prevention.]( [Read on [Read on]](  [Full width image]( [Is Bacon Good for You? Bad? Both?]( Much like coffee once was, bacon is usually thought of as a guilty pleasure. But is it truly as unhealthy as we've traditionally been led to believe? [Read on [Read on]]( [Full width image]( [Food Addiction and Your Brain's 'Reward System']( It's not just a lack of willpower that prompts us to habitually eat unhealthy foods — it's much more complicated than that. Here's a detailed look at food addiction. [Read on [Read on]]( [Full width image]( [An Art and a Science: The Benefits of Aromatherapy]( Ever wondered about aromatherapy, but didn't know where to start? Learn how to use essential oils for aromatherapy, and see which oils are best for certain ailments. [Read on [Read on]]( Get our Men's Health newsletter Good reads on nutrition, fitness, and the health conditions that affect men most. [Subscribe]( Get our Women's Wellness newsletter Sage advice on exercise, mindful eating, sex, sleep, stress relief, and more. [Subscribe]( Follow Us [View in browser]( Did a friend send you this email? [Subscribe here](. To see all newsletters, [click here](. [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( © 2018 Healthline Media 660 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107