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You know that getting enough fiber in your diet goes a long way to keeping your bowels regular and preventing constipation. But it does so much more to keep you disease-free. Dietary fiber binds with cholesterol, lowers blood sugar and speeds the removal of toxic waste from our bodies. Having enough fiber in your diet helps control inflammation, thus reducing the risk of high blood sugar, diabetes, cholesterol, heart disease,…
It’s no secret that COVID-19 wreaks havoc on the body’s immune system — what’s been unclear is exactly how and why this happens. For instance, some studies have shown depletion of virus-fighting T cells in people with severe COVID-19. On the other hand, some COVID-19 patients suffer from an overactive immune response, or so-called “cytokine storm,” that causes the immune system to attack healthy tissue and organs. Other complicating factors…
Living with gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is very common, affecting about a third of the U.S. population. Although common, the condition often has symptoms that are aggravating. If you suffer from reflux, you know it and have grown tired of the heartburn sensation and chest pain symptoms, which can mimic a heart attack. These symptoms are often treated with a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. Research has…
Most weight loss plans don’t work for one simple reason. They’re too restrictive. From counting calories and giving up carbs to hitting the gym and practicing fasting, sticking to your diet goals can begin to seem impossible. Yet, what if you could lose weight while you sleep by firing up your metabolism and having it run all night long? Sound too good to be true? Maybe… but that’s exactly what…
The list of diseases caused by smoking is a long one: cancer, bronchitis, COPD, heart disease, stroke, blood clotting, diabetes complications, tooth decay… But now that the COVID-19 pandemic is here, the dangers of smoking take on a whole new dimension. Research has shown that smoking is like putting out a million little welcome mats that invite the coronavirus to invade your lungs and cause rampant infection. Cadmium, a heavy…
For decades, Japan have been at the top of the list when it comes to a healthy population. Not only is the country home to the oldest population in the world, it’s also home to one of the most unique foods out there: natto (Pronounced na-toe). Made from fermented soybeans, Natto has been a staple of Japanese dining for over a thousand years. It’s sometimes referred to as “Japanese Cheese”…
It’s been a year since the SARS-CoV-2 virus reared its ugly head and began causing COVID-19 infections worldwide. We’ve come a long way. Vaccines are rolling out, and there is light at the end of the tunnel, although it’s still a long tunnel. But this virus is a formidable enemy, and we’re still in the process of learning the ins and outs of how it operates. Sadly, a lot of…
Have you ever forgotten where you put your keys, moments after putting them down? It’s easy to dismiss this kind of thing as a “senior moment,” and nothing to really worry about. After all, Alzheimer’s can’t happen to me. Or can it? Almost 14 million people age 65 and older will have Alzheimer’s dementia by the year 2050… just 30 years from now. And most of the risk factors are…
Most of us only think about our body shape when we look in the mirror or try to zip up a pair of jeans. But according to a new study, where we carry our weight could play a dangerous role in cancer risk. So, whether you’re an hourglass, pear or apple shape — you should want to know what risk level your shape places you in, so you can work…
It’s no surprise omega-3s are your heart’s best friend. Studies have shown not only do they reduce risk of a heart attack — but if you do have one, higher blood levels of the essential fatty acid also point to better survival odds. Now, their protective effects have been found to lower risk of sudden cardiac death… The Fatty Acid Research Institute recently released a study showing an in-depth connection…