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As we get older, our habits are bound to change, including when we eat our meals. For one thing, it may take us longer to prepare our meals. We may also develop health issues that interfere with our eating habits. Both of these factors can influence when we eat, making it more likely that our meals will be delayed. Our sleep patterns may change, too. Becoming something of a “night…
Have you tried boba tea — or bubble tea — yet? If you haven’t, let me share a little about its appeal… First off, it’s not just a drink. Some call it an experience — one that should probably be kept to a minimum, as it involves sugar, a variety of flavors and toppings. But what really defines this drink sensation is the boba — chewy tapioca pearls swimming in…
For over four decades now, treatment after a heart attack has included drugs known as beta-blockers. In fact, if you’ve suffered from a myocardial infarction, your doctor has probably warned you that not taking these medications could increase your risk of a second heart attack. There’s a problem, though… Not only can taking beta-blockers lead to side effects like fatigue, low heart rate and sexual dysfunction, but study after study…
September is Cholesterol Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to set the record straight. Few topics in medicine spark more confusion than cholesterol. Some people dismiss it as a myth, others believe it’s the sole cause of heart disease. The truth lies in between. Cholesterol is real, it matters, and the way we understand it can have a profound impact on cardiometabolic health. Peak Longevity Platinum™ Every cell in the…
Recently, a friend of mine got knocked down with Covid-19 again. While she’s finally feeling better, she said that she was “surprised how much of a wallop that dang virus still packs.” The truth is, though, a run-in with Covid-19 might put you out of commission for a week, thanks to the lingering cough, runny nose and sore throat, you may be left with an unexpected side effect. That’s because…
Whether they’re adding that final tangy bite to your favorite sandwich or serving one as a stand-alone snack, pickles aren’t just tasty… They can also deliver a power-packed punch of vitamins and minerals to your diet that can help you get your health back on the right track. In fact, while the humble pickle isn’t typically considered a superfood, these six reasons for eating a pickle a day could be…
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a hot topic. The main reason it’s top of mind is that at least one-third of all American adults have it. If you’re one of them, you face an elevated risk of stroke, kidney disease and dementia, just to name a few dangerous conditions it can lead to. Recently, researchers have uncovered another neurological condition they believe is strongly associated with MetS — one that steals…
Seed oils have often been associated with poor health and disease for some time now. But you may have even noticed an uptick in health articles to that effect over the last couple of years. The argument? Seed oils contain high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, which some experts have suggested may contribute to inflammation — a condition considered a root cause of disease. In fact, some research has shown…
I have to admit that my own personal guilty pleasure is potatoes — from French fried to twice-baked, I am a potato lover through and through. However, more often than not, I feel I have to skip over my preferred side dish to avoid carbs, eat healthier and keep my blood sugar in the green zone. But what if I told you that a new study is providing good news…
PFAS are highly useful chemicals. But they’re also poisoning us. Because their use is so widespread, they’re practically impossible to avoid, and even harder to eliminate — hence their nickname, “forever chemicals.” According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, PFAS molecules have a chain of linked carbon and fluorine atoms. Because the carbon-fluorine bond is one of the strongest, these chemicals do not degrade easily in the environment,…