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It’s no secret that high cholesterol due to poor diet and lack of exercise can mean trouble. Cholesterol can bind with other substances and build up as plaque on arteries, causing them to narrow or even become blocked. What you may not know though is that you can end up with cholesterol problems, even if it seems like you’re doing everything right. That’s because high cholesterol, like so many other…
To drink or not to drink? That’s been the question for years now… Some studies have indicated that drinking certain types of alcohol, like red wine, in moderation, contributes to a healthy mouth and gut microbiome and reduces risks for heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and prostate cancer. On the other hand, consuming even small amounts of alcohol has been linked with numerous serious health risks, including many of the same illnesses you just read could be reduced…
As we age, we tend to worry about the health of two of our most important organs — our brain and our heart. And it’s easy to see why… Statistics show that one in nine of us will end up with Alzheimer’s and that of all of the diseases out there, heart disease takes more and more lives every year. However, statistics don’t paint the full picture… That’s because there…
In recent years, artificial (or “non-nutritive”) sweeteners have become a popular alternative for those looking to reduce their sugar intake. These low-calorie or no-calorie substitutes are often recommended in dietary guidelines, especially for individuals with cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. However, the long-term effects of these sweeteners on heart health have not been thoroughly evaluated. A recent study has shed light on the potential risks associated with one such sweetener:…
The human body is such a wonderfully complicated thing. Our bodily systems are connected in ways we’d never expect. And the role of the gut has become a focal point of those unexpected links. For example, there’s the latest on preventing cancer. There are hundreds of unique bacterial species living in the gut, but it seems that one in particular might be able to fight cancer. Research is still in…
Microplastics been discovered in the air, the ocean, tap and bottled water and in animals — including humans. Scientists estimate that people are ingesting an average of five grams of microplastic particles a week. That’s the equivalent of eating a credit card! And it’s building up in our bodies… Research shows microplastics can enter the bloodstream and cross the blood-brain barrier. In the human brain, researchers warn this could potentially…
Poor sleep over time can skyrocket your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and more. That’s one reason that so much research has gone into finding ways to help people fight insomnia and get a good, solid night’s sleep. A recent study might seem to fly in the face of conventional wisdom, which cautions against exercising before bedtime. When it comes to high-intensity exercise, that’s still good advice. But this study…
Being a health writer, I have a good grasp of how our immune system works. I’ve written about it often, including how to know if your immune system isn’t working properly, how to slow immune system aging and how inflammation can turn your immune system harmful. And when it comes to the involvement of blood cells, I’m quite familiar with the immune system’s first line of defense: white blood cells…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are all the rage in the weight loss industry. And there’s no doubt they work for many people, helping them to shed as much as 10 to 15 percent of their body weight. But what the marketers of these drugs aren’t telling you is that weight loss comes with a lot of drawbacks: weight loss plateaus, scary gastrointestinal side effects, a…
Age-related macular degeneration or AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 60 in the United States. And by the time we hit 75, approximately 30% of us will suffer from this condition that steals our eyesight bit by bit. Fortunately, scientists have been hard at work looking for ways to slow the condition as it progresses through three stages. After two separate human…