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Summertime is here and that means farmer’s markets and grocery stores across the country are once again selling that sweet, juicy fruit kids and adults alike wait all year for… Yup, watermelon is back! And we’ve got good news… If you love watermelon, you’re getting more than a tasty treat. You’re also grabbing seven big health benefits. #1 – Cancer and diabetes protection The gorgeous red color you see when…
There’s a reason we call blueberries a “superfruit” — several reasons, in fact. Eating blueberries has been linked with better brain health, healthier aging, reduced cholesterol, lower blood pressure, stronger bones, muscle mass preservation and more. These many health benefits can be linked to anthocyanins, the highly concentrated form of antioxidants found in blueberries. In tests, anthocyanins are twice as powerful as vitamin C. Despite the abundance of anthocyanins and…
No one wants to live with chronic pain. In fact, if given a choice, no one wants to live with pain even for a short time. But standard methods of pain relief can be risky. Acetaminophen, the painkilling ingredient in Tylenol, Excedrin and Midol, has come under scrutiny, especially when taken in high doses or for ongoing pain relief. Under certain circumstances, it can increase your risk of liver and…
Paleo, Keto, Weight Watchers, Atkins, Whole30, Carb Cycling. The list of diets you can choose and trends you can follow is virtually endless. And as fads emerge, research often finds health benefits to each. Yet, when it comes to which diet is the hands-down winner that time and time again scientists say is great for your health, it has to be the Mediterranean diet. In fact, a brand new study…
If you’re taking a fish oil supplement (and I hope you are!), it’s probably because you know that omega-3 fatty acids can protect you from hypertension, stroke and heart attack. You make have also read that people with high omega-3 levels live longer than people with less. Or perhaps you’ve seen a mild, age-related decline in your memory, or are experiencing mild depression. Nothing big — but you’d like to…
Like many people who hadn’t previously considered online grocery shopping, I was convinced to give it a try early on in the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, my experience was mixed. One order arrived with a smashed jar of raspberry jam coating the contents of the bag. And twice I received orders that were missing items that the store charged me for. I got my money back, but that still left me…
Catching a cold is definitely a drag. You’re always blowing your nose until it’s so red and raw you can barely stand to touch it with a tissue. The congestion and constant coughing make it tough for you to sleep, which just adds to the fatigue you feel. And your throat is often so sore that even swallowing a sip of water is painful. These symptoms can make it difficult…
The next time you go to your doctor’s office, you might want to question him about those prescriptions he’s so quick to write out. If he’s treating your cholesterol, you could end up with one that doubles your dementia risk. If it’s your blood pressure, he may have you on the medication that was found to make things worse because it actually thickens blood vessels. Maybe it’s time to walk…
One of the most dangerous and aggressive forms of breast cancer you could be up against is known as triple-negative breast cancer. It’s a type of cancer that doesn’t respond to traditional treatments. And it’s especially aggressive in African American women. Now, a brand new study is delivering promising news in the battle against triple-negative breast cancer… A simple plant compound that could target the tumor cells and finally beat…
We’ve been singing the praises of dietary fiber for quite a while now… Getting enough fiber is key to maintaining good bowel health and keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol low, as well as reducing inflammation, improving blood sugar levels and preventing diabetes. And those are only a few of fiber’s health benefits. Consuming plenty of fiber can help fight brain inflammation and the memory loss that often accompanies it.…