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Moving more and sitting less was a challenge for many of us even before the pandemic. But stay-at-home orders have only made things worse. Most of us are spending far more time sitting than ever before. After all, there are so many hours in the day and so many shows on Netflix to binge watch. In fact, estimates show that levels of physical activity have plummeted by 32 percent during…
Research on the way the coronavirus attacks the human body is ongoing. It’s kind of like going down a rabbit hole… just when you think you’ve reached the bottom, the tunnel turns, and there’s even more information to digest. Hopefully, we will come up for air soon, and this nightmare will be long behind us. But until it is, the more we know, the better. One thing puzzled scientists can’t…
Fiber is a health-giving, life-saving nutrient. Research shows eating a high fiber diet decreases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and colorectal cancer. It also extends life expectancy. The problem is, not all sources of fiber deliver the same benefits — even if they’re whole grain. That’s right. Some whole grain sources of fiber are healthier than others — the ones that aren’t ultra-processed. I know ultra-processed “whole”…
Cigarette smoking has always been bad for your health. No news there. It causes cancer and damages your lungs, heart, blood, blood vessels, skin and teeth. Healthwise, there are no redeeming qualities. But just this month, researchers have revealed another major risk for smokers… frightening news about how smoking puts you at high risk for a serious COVID-19 infection. But there’s good news too… if you can cut back or…
A lot of us have loosened our healthy eating habits (and our belts) during this pandemic. With all the stress, uncertainty and monotonous days spent hunkered down at home, we’ve allowed ourselves more indulgences than we usually would — burgers, fries, chips, cookies, pretty much anything salty, sweet or fatty. But it turns out, even a little bit of junk food has a swift and serious impact on your brain’s…
Both diabetes and high blood pressure significantly increase your risk of dying from both heart attack and stroke — with diabetes alone nearly doubling that risk. Now, research has found that simply adding more dairy to your diet could be the key to avoiding both conditions, especially if you go full fat. Surprised? I was too. But here’s the skinny on why you should embrace dairy… The cluster that raises…
If you live with indigestion that causes bloating and stomach pain after eating, you might be tempted to head to your doctor for a prescription and the relief the drugs promise. But wait… Many of those pills have been linked to memory problems and, possibly, dementia — even the over-the-counter ones. And who really wants to take a pill and full glass of water when you already feel like your…
We’ve been hearing about the wide-ranging — almost miraculous — health benefits of green tea for years now. With far less caffeine than a cup of coffee, a cup of green tea is chock full of antioxidants known as catechins, which have been reported to lower your risk of diabetes and cancer. With obesity in our country reaching epidemic proportions, more attention is turning to green tea as an aid…
My blood pressure tends to run on the low side. A reading of 110 over 75 is not unusual. But my doctor never seems concerned. I have no other symptoms, and it’s pretty consistent, not a sudden change… which would be cause for concern. We spend a lot of time thinking about the dangers of high blood pressure. We know it damages the brain and the heart, causing strokes and…
Alzheimer’s is one of the scariest diseases on the planet. It doesn’t just steal your life… it steals who you are and the lifetime of memories you’ve accumulated. Fortunately, mountains of research have shown there are things you can do to decrease your risk of falling victim. In fact, recent research adds more credibility to previous studies that showed one of the easiest ways to prevent or postpone Alzheimer’s starts…