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The diet that improved heart health in just 8 weeks
If you want a healthier heart, do you need to eliminate all the things you love to eat? Meat? Alcohol? Salt? Sweets? That’s what we’ve been told over the years. I don’t know about you, but I’d like a...
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What half an avocado a day does to your blood pressure
When it comes to health, avocados have fallen into the superfood category. Yes, they are high in fat and calories. But a good chunk of that fat is of the heart-healthy variety. And they contain...
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The truth about coffee’s effects on heart rhythm
For years if not decades, coffee lovers everywhere have been confused. While growing research has linked our favorite morning drink to numerous health benefits from reduced inflammation to lower risk...
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Omegas-3s may help slow pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic, progressive lung disease that causes scar tissue (fibrosis) to build up in the lungs. This makes the lungs unable to transport oxygen into the bloodstream effectively....
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The alternative fuel source that powers up your immune system
When you’re sick in bed with a cold or the flu, often the last thing you’re interested in is eating. But then you worry — if I’m not getting good nutrition, will I get weaker and sabotage the healing...
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The diet that takes diabetes down, except when it doesn’t
When it comes to choosing an eating plan to follow, it can get confusing out there. Paleo, keto, carnivore, vegan, low-carb and Mediterranean… the health experts who tout each one of these eating...
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Why winter raises cholesterol levels
If you’re like me, you load up on layers as you get dressed in the mornings during colder months. Turns out, on average we don’t only carry around more clothing… We also tend to carry more circulating...
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The one thing women should eat for healthy aging
When it comes to living longer, the sexes don’t appear to be created equally. On average, women outlive their male counterparts by 6 years. And when it comes to the truly long-lived — those who live...
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6 ways to keep from having another kidney stone
It’s estimated that 1 in 10 of us will have to deal with the unpleasantness of a kidney stone once in our lifetime. But for an unfortunate few, dubbed “stone formers” by the medical community, it can...
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Fasting’s inflammation-fighting trigger may work like aspirin
By now, you’ve probably heard that fasting is one of the best things you can do for your health. Just last year a first-of-its-kind study confirmed fasting slows the pace of human aging. It’s also...
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Why you shouldn’t lower cholesterol with OREOS
A study published last month showing that eating OREO cookies can lower cholesterol better than statins is getting a LOT of attention, especially on social media. But before you ditch your Lipitor and...
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The double danger moms face from ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods are made mostly from substances extracted from foods such as oils, sugar and starch, with plenty of chemicals and preservative thrown in to enhance their appearance and lengthen...
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The high-calorie snack that burns fat and slims bodies
What would you say if I told you there’s an amazingly healthy snack food that most of us don’t eat, even though it’s associated with: A reduced risk of Afib and heart failureLowered cholesterol and...
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The diet habit exercise can’t save your heart from
Who among us hasn’t gone on a sweets-eating binge? I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve done it. Life gets tough, and sweets are a comfort. But soon after the regret sets in, and I head for the...
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Why a fat cell’s ability to burn energy fails and how to avoid it
If you’re one of the 40 percent of Americans who are now considered obese, you’ve probably tried to diet to take the weight off and reclaim your health. But it can feel as if those pounds are not only...
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Is it IBS or IBD?
For the past few years, my mother has had terrible gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms like pain, diarrhea and bloating that have made it tough for her to go about her day-to-day activities. Seniors can...
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The critical deficiency doctors can finally test for
The evidence is clear: eating a diet poor in omega-3s is as good as saying “come get me” to cardiovascular disease. One reason is that omega-3s have also been associated with lowering blood pressure....
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The diet linked to cancer, heart disease and 30 other conditions
It’s no surprise that a steady diet of ultra-processed foods is a recipe for disaster. There’s SO much research proving that these foods cause cancer and heart disease and that they fuel metabolic...
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The one fruit moms-to-be and older adults need
Considering that what most of us eat is called the Standard American Diet, or SAD Diet, it’s easy to see why our health has gone into the toilet over the last decades. Unfortunately, choosing the...
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Real or artificial: The sweet drinks linked to AFib
Sugar may taste sweet. But its health impacts are anything but. Previous research has noted associations between the consumption of added sugars and 45 negative health outcomes — among them diabetes,...
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Move over high blood pressure: There’s a new ‘silent killer’
For decades we’ve been warned that high blood pressure is the “silent killer.” It has that reputation because it often has no obvious symptoms. But all the while, beneath the surface, it’s damaging...
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The red fruit that lowered blood pressure like medication
Hands down, one of my favorite fruits is the pomegranate. While many people avoid eating this tart treat because of the time it takes to peel and prepare, I’ve always loved pulling out the seeds and...
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The nutrient deficiency driving age-related memory loss
Lifestyle is an important component of aging well. Study after study has shown that if we don’t maintain a healthy diet, skip the cigarettes and get regular exercise, we’re in for a world of hurt as...
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The salt that doesn’t raise your blood pressure
If you’re a candidate for high blood pressure, you’ve surely been advised to lay off the salt. But what if I told you that you could, well, have your salt and eat it, too? That’s right — there’s...
View ArticleThe one food that fights both cancer and stroke
“Eat your veggies,” moms across America have been saying for years. I still have that mantra ingrained in my head. And time has proven them right. If your diet is lacking in vegetables, the dangers...
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The diet that ‘detoxes’ diabetic kidney danger
Up to 40 percent of adults with type 2 diabetes will eventually suffer from kidney failure. Kidney damage from diabetes is called diabetic nephropathy. Diabetes injures the small blood vessels in the...
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9 natural allergy remedies that won’t put you to sleep
I was an allergic kid. And I’m an allergic adult. They say that you can outgrow pollen allergies, but I haven’t been that lucky. To this day, my favorite season of the year is full of flowers,...
View ArticleWhy the red meat-colon cancer link is higher for some
The colon is the “last stop” in your digestive system, so it stands to reason that the food we put in our mouths can significantly impact the organ’s health. If we don’t take care of it, we can get...
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Eggs’ bad rap cheats those who need their benefits most
Why have eggs become almost synonymous with cholesterol and heart disease? The famous Framingham Study findings released back in the early 70s identified high blood cholesterol as a major risk factor...
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The drink that encourages bone growth and blocks bone loss
For the longest time, coffee was thought to be problematic — at least in terms of caffeine. But unless you’re drinking til you’re shaking, or have a medical condition where you’ve been warned to avoid...
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The seed that takes out disease-causing cells
Seeds used in traditional cuisines are making a comeback as people turn to options like quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat and black cumin to avoid gluten and improve their health. Recently, researchers from...
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When eating a banana is a bad idea
Starting your day with a smoothie can be a great way to boost the health of your heart and your brain. After all, the flavanols found in fruits and vegetables have been found to reduce the risk of...
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The unique way polyphenols improve heart and brain health
Polyphenols are powerful plant metabolites. The reason they are so powerful is because of their antioxidant properties. There are more than 8,000 identified varieties of polyphenols, and they’re...
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Healthier ‘made with real fruit’ products to reach for in a crunch
The food industry is sneaky. Its companies do whatever they can within the boundaries of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules to get you to see their food as healthy. For example, there’s a...
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The diet that slowed aging and reduced dementia risk
Diet is the foundation of health. That’s why if you have any kind of cardiovascular or metabolic health issues, you’ve probably heard all the recommendations for keeping your diet as healthy as...
View ArticleThe drink that helps keep cancer from coming back
For a long time, drinking too much coffee was thought to be a problem, because of all the caffeine that comes with it. But unless you have a medical condition like chronic hypertension and have been...
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ACV: From ancient remedy to social media sensation
Today’s TikTok users have embraced a seemingly new health craze: apple cider vinegar (ACV). But the truth is, this “fad” is anything but new. The use of ACV as a home remedy goes back thousands of...
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3 spices that tackled A1C, fasting glucose, insulin and won
The Mediterranean diet is a clear winner, literally. For several years in a row, it’s held the top spot for Best Diet. One reason is because it’s easy to stick to. In fact, it’s not really a “diet” at...
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The Japanese secret to avoid brain shrinkage
For many folks my age, the specter of cognitive decline and dementia is far more frightening than any physical disease. But one factor related to cognitive decline, brain aging and dementia is quite...
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How to support your longevity organ
Even though the average life expectancy in the United States has dipped in recent years, there are more people than ever living to 100. In 2021, there were 89,739 centenarians living in the United...
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