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What we eat is directly tied to the health of our bodies. There’s no doubt about it. That’s why it has been and may always be a topic of research. And even though we’ve written many times on the health benefits of a plant-based diet — how it can prevent major diseases and cure seemingly incurable ones — we find ourselves here again. The research is certainly extensive and robust.…
I was 13 when I went on my first diet. I had been struggling with my weight for about six years, and my obsession with how I looked was starting to dominate my life. I only had two to three shirts that I felt comfortable in. The only thing that mattered was that they didn’t make me “feel fat.” Even those chosen shirts were always under my West 49 sweater,…
Many of us are looking for methods and products that will help us lose weight. Some of these diets and weight-loss products are legit, while some are drastic and downright unhealthy. The best solutions are usually natural, like a fermented tea known as kombucha, which is already known to have an indirect benefit to those who want to lose weight. That’s because kombucha has a positive effect on a few…
We’ve talked about the benefits exercise can bring to all parts of your body. But, arguably the biggest benefits that come with physical activity happen in your brain. After all, studies have found that keeping fit reduces cognitive decline by: And if that weren’t enough to get you moving, there’s more… According to researchers from the University of Queensland, in Australia, exercise could even be the secret to renewing the…
The statistics don’t lie — we consume way too much sugar. According to the American Heart Association, American adults consume an average of 77 grams of added sugar a day. That’s about 18 and a half teaspoons! And all that sugar does our health no favors. One study found that sugar contributes to no less than 45 serious health conditions. It’s no wonder many of us turn to sugar substitutes,…
Tons of research has unveiled the role chronic inflammation plays in our health — or lack thereof. This insidious process is believed to be at the root of everything from autoimmune disorders to diabetes, heart problems, gout and even cancer. The best way to prevent the damage that chronic inflammation can cause is to catch it early. But how can you do that when the symptoms are largely invisible? Turns…
We all have a chronological age — how long we’ve been on the planet. But we also have a biological age that’s based on the health and condition of the cells that make up our body The two don’t always match. Sometimes your body — and even individual organs — can be a lot older than your birth date. We have no control over the passage of time. But we…
Chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS is the gift that just keeps giving. It keeps giving extreme exhaustion. It keeps giving muscle and joint pain. And it never seems to stop giving sleep troubles and problems with memory and thinking. Even worse, it more often than not gives you friends, family and even doctors that believe the host of problems you experience are all just in your head. That’s why in…
Did you know that high estrogen levels are believed to play a role in why young adult women have a lower risk of heart disease than men in the same age range? Unfortunately, that means when our estrogen levels start to decline, we lose that protection. Women have a much steeper heart disease risk once menopause strikes and estrogen levels plummet. However, research has shown that even in the early…
Most of us don’t think about what time of day it is when we take our medicines. Sure, you may have one or two your doctors suggest taking at a certain time of day… But if a headache hits or your tennis elbow is acting up, you probably pop a Tylenol when it’s needed. After all, medicine has the same effect in your body 24 hours a day, right? Not…