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If you’ve spent more than a few minutes on social media, you’ve probably seen an influencer touting the benefits of melanotan II. Also known as the “Barbie drug,” melanotan II is best known for its ability to accelerate the tanning process, giving you a deep golden tan without the need to spend hours in the sun or tanning bed. As appealing as that might sound, melanotan II is considered an…
Ever since we’ve found that the mouth appears to be the gateway to both health and disease in the body, I’ve been taking extra-good care with my oral hygiene. And it’s a good thing. Poor dental hygiene can upset the balance of the oral microbiome and can lead to diabetes and kidney disease, heart disease and stroke risk. There’s also a link between poor oral health and the health of the brain.…
Most of us beyond a certain age have experienced heart palpitations, where our heart literally pounds in our chest. They may come when we’re stressed, or after or during heavy exercise. But your run-of-the-mill heart palpitations are different from a more serious heart irregularity known as atrial fibrillation, or AFib. In this post, I’ll describe ways you can tell the difference… But first, I’d like to tell you a bit…
No one I know would say that obesity doesn’t carry some risks. If I had to sum them all up, I’d point to the fact that it shortens a person’s healthspan. In other words, it shortens the length of time you get to live without a serious or debilitating illness affecting your quality of life. When the CDC and the National Institutes of Health characterize the public health threat that…
My colleagues and I have been sounding the alarm for a while where artificial sweeteners are concerned. These sugar substitutes have been linked with numerous health problems, including metabolic disease, heart attack and stroke, migraines, anxiety, depression and kidney damage. Yet the FDA continues to insist these sweeteners are safe when consumed in moderation. In fact, they’ve set an acceptable daily intake for each of the seven artificial sweeteners approved…
Here’s something I’ll bet you didn’t know: exercising can help you live longer and healthier. Yes, I’m being sarcastic here. We all know at this point that, staying active is just as essential as eating the right foods or getting enough sleep. Nevertheless, there are lots of mornings when I need some serious convincing to get out of bed and take that walk. Remind me again… how, exactly, will it…
Many people who nap often say that after a quick snooze, they feel sharper and more alert and see a boost in their mood. Plus, a nap is more effective than caffeine for overcoming that midafternoon dip in energy a lot of individuals experience. However, these benefits are elusive for others. If you’re not a habitual napper, you may find yourself groggy after waking from a nap and dragging for…
About half the world’s population harbors a nasty bacterium in their gut known as H. pylori, short for Helicobacter Pylori. In most individuals, it doesn’t usually cause any symptoms, but when it does, H. pylori is behind all sorts of gastric problems, like heartburn, indigestion, and gastritis (inflammation of the stomach). Left untreated, H. pylori can also lead to more serious problems like peptic ulcers and gastric (stomach) cancer. Until…
[ad_1] Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MSc, RD, CSCS “My client says they’re eating a super low calorie diet, but they’re not getting results… What should I do?!” We see variations of the above “low-calorie-no-results” question in our Facebook coaching communities all the time. (“My client says they’re following 1200 Calorie diet, but…” or “My client’s weight hasn’t budged despite claiming to eat only 800 Calories per day…”) Usually, about…
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the No. 1 cause of death worldwide. They cause 17.9 million deaths each year, with a third of those deaths occurring prematurely in people under the age of 70. More than four out of five CVD deaths are due to heart attacks and strokes, which is why doctors pay such close attention to warning signs like blood pressure and cholesterol levels. But it looks like there’s…