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For years if not decades, coffee lovers everywhere have been confused. While growing research has linked our favorite morning drink to numerous health benefits from reduced inflammation to lower risk of serious diseases, like cancer, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, doctors have still warned against its high levels of caffeine. Why? Well, the theory has long been that the caffeine that gives your brain a jolt to get you started each…
Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects how the body takes in and uses glucose or sugar. While the exact cause is unknown, genetic and environmental factors — such as obesity, high cholesterol and medical history — play a part in the development of diabetes. Diabetes can be managed by lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise. Conventional diabetes treatment may include medication…
It’s hard to turn on the news without hearing about the rampant addiction to opioids in our country. Some blame Big Pharma for pushing the drugs in the first place. Others lay the problem at the feet of doctors who continue to prescribe the medications, despite alternatives. But there’s something the experts may be missing. According to a new study, opioid addiction could actually be caused by something far closer…
Over the past year, my body has succumbed to the dreaded gain in belly fat that often happens to post-menopausal women. It really disturbs me… but not just because my pants no longer fit. Research shows that belly fat releases a cancer-causing protein that other fat simply doesn’t. It also causes repeat heart attacks, even when you’re taking medication to prevent them If you’re a woman who’s past the age…
Did you know that for every year you live past 65, the number of people in your age group living with dementia doubles? That’s a scary statistic but when you consider that you could be one of them, it’s downright frightening. But before you get too worried, you should know researchers have proven there are easy and fun ways to keep your brain healthy. And if you take part, you…
If you snore so loud you wake up your sleep partner, wake up frequently during the night or feel exhausted all day, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be to blame. But of course, sleep apnea is a much bigger worry than just snoring… And, while that fact might not surprise you, a sneaky culprit behind your sleep apnea just might… Investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found that spending…
There’s been a lot of confusion around whether drinking alcohol is really that bad for your health. For a long time, the conventional wisdom has been that drinking in moderation — meaning an occasional cocktail before dinner or a glass of wine with your meal — won’t do any serious damage to your health. In fact, certain alcoholic beverages have demonstrated health benefits… Drinking red wine has been connected with…
If you kick off each day with a hot cup of coffee, you’re not alone. Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, not only because of its enveloping aroma, but its ability to promote focus — got to love the nootropic effects of caffeine — and get us moving when we would really like to head back to bed on some mornings. However, researchers from the…
Pop quiz: when you get a cold, what’s the first food you think of to help fight it off? If you’re like most people, orange juice immediately came to mind. But what is it about orange juice (or grapefruit juice, another citrus favorite) that makes it such a powerful cold fighter? Vitamin C. It supports your immune system. It’s thought to increase production of T-cells and B-cells, those white blood…
When you buy a gluten-free loaf of bread, a box of cereal or a box of pasta, you assume you’re safe. If you have celiac disease, this is especially important, since eating even a small amount of gluten can cause damage to your intestinal wall, along with painful cramps and diarrhea. But apparently, it’s not just gluten that can do this sort of damage. There’s another common weed that’s sneaking…