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Excess fat anywhere on your body is bad for you, but when that fat is one particular organ — your liver, the consequences can be devastating. In fact, for the estimated 100 million Americans living with fatty liver disease, the road to liver scarring and even cancer can be far too short. Now, a new study has found that one specific chemical could be lurking in products you use every…
Giving up all wheat products can be a daunting prospect for some who embark on a gluten-free diet. I remember when one of my friends was forced to go gluten-free after a diagnosis of celiac disease, she was anguished at the thought of never enjoying freshly baked bread or bagels again. Luckily for her and other gluten-free adherents who love their baked goods, the food industry has filled the gap…
Are you at risk for bone fractures? If you’re a woman, you most likely are. Breaking any bone is painful and frightening. However, more than 53 million Americans age 50 and older are at risk for osteoporosis due to low bone density. Women are especially vulnerable to hip fractures, especially after menopause, and men, too, in older age. You see the commercials about bisphosphonates that are supposed to reduce the…
It’s been almost a year now since my family and I had what I call “The COVID.” Sadly, the virus is still sweeping across our nation, sending people to the hospital in record numbers, and worse. Fortunately, the majority of cases are mild — as was the case with my family. But it seemed to take forever for some of us to get over the initial infection and symptoms. I…
In the months since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it’s become clear that certain underlying medical conditions can raise the risk of severe illness from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Some of these conditions include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart conditions like heart failure and cardiomyopathy, obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, chronic kidney disease, pregnancy, smoking and any condition that compromises the immune system. What’s not as well-understood is…
Let me paint the picture… you’re bloated, stressed out, and your mood feels unpredictable. Your partner, kids, or family walk into the room, take one look at you, and turn right around because they don’t want to confront the “dragon.” You’re not sleeping well. You have mid-day sugar cravings. Your breasts ache, you have cramping, and you just know it’s going to be another doozy of a period. This was…
Do you love soy milk, edamame, miso or even tempeh? Can’t wait to get home to make your tofu stir-fry for dinner? Well, I’ve got good news for you! Those soy products you love so much, might not just be offering you a tasty meal, they could also be offering you significant protection from dementia thanks to a metabolite that’s produced by the gut when you consume soy. But, there…
While we’re all thinking about avoiding COVID-19, there’s another disease that hasn’t gone away — and is still stealing lives. According to the CDC, one person dies every 36 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. We also know that every year, 200,000 Americans suffer a second heart attack. But a new study points to a simple, nutritious eating plan, one many of us may already be following, that…
For all you male coffee lovers out there who are worried about the possibility of prostate cancer in your future, the results of a brand new study have two words for you… drink up! That’s because according to research, for every single cup of Joe you drink a day, you reduce your risk of prostate cancer even further. Here’s what you need to know about the power of coffee in…
At the start of the new year, many people are looking for ways to improve their fitness levels. If you’ve walked into any gym lately, you might see a person standing or squatting on a vibrating platform and wondering if it’s the latest fad. This vibrating platform is producing whole-body vibration (WBV), a form of passive exercise for improving neuromuscular performance. But can whole-body vibration replace other types of exercise…