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By now, it’s no secret high-fructose corn syrup is hiding in hundreds of the foods sitting on grocery store shelves. From condiments, like ketchup, to luncheon meats, apple sauce, breakfast cereals, and many, many more, it’s a real and present danger to your health. And now, a study has proven exactly why what we’ve known for a while is true — fructose makes you fat. Conditioning your gut for obesity…
When you’re in the middle of a migraine, it’s hard to imagine that something good could come from it. After all, what could be the benefit of being stuck in bed, afraid of even the smallest source of light or sound, with a head that feels like it could split apart at any moment? Well, there’s a surprise in store for you. That’s because according to scientists, those migraines might…
My husband has always been an exercise junkie. He has been running since he was in his 20s and weight training for almost that long. Now, at 61, he has strong muscles and bones and the heart of a man decades younger. My own exercise history has been less consistent. I’ve had plenty of years where I’ve dutifully done my cardio at least three times a week. But they’ve often…
The animals in our lives can make us happy in so many ways. From watching funny pet videos to relaxing with our favorite pooch, pets make us laugh, make us smile, and make us feel better about the world around us. That’s why doctors and hospitals have long enlisted the help of therapy dogs to help patients, whether they’re recovering from a physical injury or need emotional support to overcome…
It’s always nice to read scientific research that confirms what we already knew about a “superfood” — and how eating it can put the odds of living disease-free and healthy in your court. It’s particularly gratifying when the food in question contributes to our health in a variety of ways — like walnuts do… Previous research into this “healthy fat” nut has shown that eating walnuts can slash your risk…
As we make our way through the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re pretty clear on how the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects people… Experts have determined it’s transmitted mainly through airborne respiratory droplets generated when a person coughs, sneezes, speaks or sings. And because the virus can live in the air for up to 3 hours, it spreads most easily in crowded indoor spaces with poor ventilation. However, as the…
Intermittent fasting has become a big trend in weight loss circles. And it’s easy to see why when you consider the fact that past research has shown following the diet can help you shed up to three percent of your body weight in just 12 weeks. And the benefits of intermittent fasting don’t stop at weight loss. In fact, research from the Salk Institute has now proven that following a…
We all know that listening to the right music can have a significant effect on mood. I’m a big believer in this, as witnessed by the massive collection of classical, vocal, pop and jazz tunes loaded onto my phone. Depending on my mood or needs at any given moment, I can listen to the right tune to help me feel calmer, happier, more focused or primed for sleep. But playing…
Erectile dysfunction is a subject most men don’t want to talk about. After all, many men take it as a sign that they’re getting older, along with those laugh lines and wrinkles and a receding hairline. But if you’re experiencing problems in the bedroom that you’ve been ignoring, the results of a study of over 95,000 men in Australia has a wake-up call for you. And the message comes down…
We’ve all heard the experts say time and again that a Western-style, high-fat diet can raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. To keep our hearts healthy and strong, they advise us to avoid “bad” fats, particularly chemically manufactured trans fats like those found in hydrogenated oils. These trans fats can increase our levels of LDL “bad” cholesterol and lower the amount of HDL “good” cholesterol. There are other ways in…