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Is there anyone who really likes Mondays? Maybe some of us think of them as a fresh start to a new week. But when that alarm goes off early Monday morning, it signals the end of a care-free attitude and hello to whatever business is at hand — whether that’s at the office or at home. Part and parcel to that is a higher level of stress. And that may…
It isn’t news to anyone anymore that aerobic (cardio) exercise is good for you. It helps control blood pressure and promote a healthy heart. It helps build up the brain’s hippocampus, thus preserving memory as we age. It even helps to reverse fatty liver disease, which in turn can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer. And the most recent research tells us that a shockingly small amount of…
When most of us think about the health dangers that come with the blazing sun this summer, we probably think about dehydration and sunburn. Maybe a few of us who live in big cities worry about air pollution and that summertime haze… But a team of researchers from Washington State University (WSU) found that there’s one more big health danger right in our own homes that we should be aware…
A growing body of evidence shows just how closely linked gut health is with our overall well-being. That’s why when the balance of our intestinal tract is upset by something like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it can spell trouble for many other systems within the body. For instance, people with IBD are at higher risk of colorectal cancer and prostate cancer. They have triple the risk of developing blood clots.…
Atherosclerosis, also known as “hardening of the arteries,” is at the root of many serious cardiovascular problems. This dangerous buildup of fatty plaques on the inner walls of the blood vessels can cause a narrowing of the vessel’s internal diameter, restricting blood circulation. These plaques can also rupture and form clots that obstruct blood flow, which can lead to stroke and heart attack. Generally, this fat buildup is formed by…
Over the years there’s been a lot of research into the health benefits — and negative effects — of drinking alcohol in moderation. It can certainly be confusing, but some reported benefits seem to stand, study after study. Take heart health for example… Light-to-moderate drinking has long been associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. But until now, the actual mechanism behind this protective effect was unclear. Thanks to…
As the summer season hits full swing, many people are planning their long-awaited vacations. If you’re escaping to a far-away place, however, it’s important to keep in mind the risks involved with long-distance travel. In particular, we need to take extra care with our circulation, which during the summer can often be hindered by hot weather, swelling and inflammation. And in the case of travel, whether by planes, trains or…
If you’re living with type 2 diabetes, you know that controlling blood sugar is everything. And you also know that diet and lifestyle choices are crucial to keeping blood sugar under control. Studies have shown that “exercise snacking,” that is, getting your exercise in a little at a time throughout the day, rather than in one marathon session, is better at controlling blood sugar than one marathon session. But there’s…
I’ll never forget the first time I saw someone wash their rice before cooking it — or their horror when they found out I had never washed mine before. In certain Asian cultures, washing rice before cooking is a given. The chef checks through the rice to remove any husks or stones, then rinses the rice repeatedly until the cloudy water runs clear. Some people actually scrub the wet grains…
The effectiveness of chemotherapy could be debated all day. But what it comes down to is this… If diagnosed with cancer, any one of us would most likely opt for it. Right now, the medical community doesn’t have much else to offer us. There is radiation and immunotherapy. Both of these are often done in tandem with chemotherapy, depending on the type of cancer. But here’s the dilemma: chemotherapy is…