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More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure, and many are looking for natural treatments. This is what drives thousands of studies each year about possible lifestyle changes that could help to lower blood pressure. One such study recently published in Scientific Reports has found that people who consume a diet, including flavanol-rich foods ...click here to read more

Lowering cholesterol takes effort. It requires a multi-faceted approach centered around diet, lifestyle, and, if needed, medication. But how long does it take to lower cholesterol? Longer than you might hope. Even though it can take months to achieve a noticeable improvement in cholesterol with hard work, there is a massive payoff: routines you develop ...click here to read more

The liver detox trend is an amazing phenomenon. All-juice cleanses and detox diets have been all the rage the past few years. And recently, there’s been a new player on the scene: activated charcoal. Your liver is pretty resilient organ. It has to be—it’s responsible for filtering and metabolizing toxins and nutrients. If it were ...click here to read more

New research from Greece suggests that vegetarian diets may not equal greater health, as previous studies had originally found. This unique study examined the type of plant-based foods and the total overall amount consumed compared to the health benefits associated with each. “Our study highlights the variable nutritional quality of plant foods,” said author Dr. ...click here to read more

Cognitive health is an everyday worry for many older people, but a new study has found a unique way involving fast-food restaurants to help keep mental health in check. Normally, fast food is not associated with good health, but places such as neighborhood cafes have been found to provide cognitive benefits to older adults. The ...click here to read more

It’s not often that pregnant women are thinking of menopause, but new research shows that those with high blood pressure may have more health risks or symptoms later in life. Pregnant women with high blood pressure are at an increased risk of menopause for chronic hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke, and early cardiovascular death. ...click here to read more

Think avoiding alcohol is the only way to keep your liver healthy? If you did, it wouldn’t be held against you. Alcohol has long been associated with liver disease. But there are a lot of other things you can do to keep your liver healthy. And there are just as many to take it in ...click here to read more

New research finds that a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are also consumed. The study from the University of Warwick suggests that any effort to increase plant-based foods into a diet could benefit blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks. Researchers reviewed 41 studies ...click here to read more

They’re right when they say the mind is a terrible thing to waste. Why aren’t more people thinking about it when they eat? Your brain age is affected by the food choices you make. Certain things can enhance and extend memory, while others can speed up its decline. In some cases, food choices can turn ...click here to read more

New research confirms that plant-based diets rich in whole carbohydrates can improve insulin sensitivity in those with type 1 diabetes. According to the latest study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a change in diet can lead to an improvement in overall health markers, which can be beneficial for patients diagnosed with type 1 ...click here to read more

Cultural narratives are pervasive in society, to say the least. Men are supposed to be big and strong and eat a lot of meat. Hunting animals and ingesting them as burgers, steaks, and hot dogs are all associated with masculinity and testosterone. But does that mean it’s true? Do men need meat to manufacture enough ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis is no joke. Neither are the benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. I know you’ve heard it before: fruits and vegetables are the superstars of virtually any diet. It’s true, though. Most of them are “superfoods” whether or not they all get recognized as such. And new research is showing ...click here to read more

The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t going anywhere, and it’s probably already changed your life more than you expected. Outside of the threat of catching the virus, the pandemic has led to mental health issues and more. Another one of its side effects is weight gain. There is no denying that the pandemic has changed how we ...click here to read more

You might have no idea how much sugar you’re consuming each day, and that can be extremely dangerous. Cutting down on sugar intake is associated with far better health outcomes and lower risk for all kinds of chronic illnesses. Eating too much added sugar is linked to health risks like heart disease, fatty liver disease, ...click here to read more