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If you or a loved one has ever been diagnosed with a condition like Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, then you know just how impactful it can be on your life. While any type of disease such as this cannot be completely prevented or cured, recent research has shown that there may be ...click here to read more

It’s widely known that a diet high in salt leads to high blood pressure and other negative health effects, but a new study recently published in the European Heart Journal Open suggests an excessive salt diet may also lead to clogged arteries (atherosclerosis). This makes it even more important for adults to watch their sodium ...click here to read more

Have you heard about the link between magnesium and dementia? As we age, certain things become important to maintain our health. One of those things is ensuring adequate amounts of magnesium in our diet. A new study has shown that incorporating specific minerals and vitamins into our daily diets could have powerful benefits for mitigating ...click here to read more

Plant-based diets, or at least the term plant-based diets, are all the rage these days. Although the style is nothing new, the terminology may be. Vegetarianism, veganism, the Mediterranean diet, and the DASH diet, after all, are all plant-based. Many people are turning towards plant-based diets to take advantage of potential health benefits. According to ...click here to read more

There’s a lot of debate about the best way to lose weight. Is it about when you eat, how much, or what? Or will a fad diet get you where you want? We can disregard the fad diets immediately. Plenty of research shows they are ineffective and often lead to future weight gain. Intermittent fasting, ...click here to read more

Has your New Year’s diet already crashed? If it has, that’s a good thing. Short-term fad diets are impossible to stick to and often lead to more long-term weight gain. Instead of trying, and failing with popular fad diets, try improving the overall quality of nutrition in your diet. A gradual shift towards healthier eating ...click here to read more

If you’re looking to improve your health, you may want to try biting into a piece of fruit. Experts say that stocking your kitchen with fresh ripe fruit can do wonders for your physical health, mental clarity, and overall well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore why adding more fruit to our diets is essential ...click here to read more

Recent studies have shown that intermittent fasting can be a powerful tool in managing and even reversing type 2 diabetes. This news is exciting for those living with the condition, as it offers hope of a more effective treatment option than what has been available in the past. Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular in ...click here to read more

Aspartame, the commonly used artificial sweetener found in countless food and beverage products, has been linked to significant mental health impacts, including anxiety. Many of us have grown up with it being part of our diets, but recent research has connected its consumption to mental health issues. Our casual choice to enjoy sugar-free drinks or ...click here to read more

A healthy diet is important for many reasons, including preventing cardiovascular disease. Previous research has shown that those who eat healthily can help to prevent obesity and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Now, a new study suggests that a healthy diet can also lower the risk of cardiovascular disease ...click here to read more

There are plenty of reasons to keep your liver healthy. You may know that it is your body’s main force against removing toxins. But your liver may also play a role in heart health. Liver disease is caused by fat buildup in the organ, resulting from alcoholism or poor diet. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or ...click here to read more

Over the past few years, people have come to think of potatoes as an unhealthy vegetable, but new research suggests that they can be part of a healthy diet. With the trend of diets such as paleo and keto, potatoes have been tossed to the side and developed a reputation for causing weight gain and ...click here to read more

Inflammation is complex and can easily be misunderstood. There is also a lot of information that suggests if you can control it, you’ll live well forever. Acute inflammation is good: it’s your body’s natural response to an injury, infection, or other dangers. It’s why you sneeze when exposed to an allergen or your toe swells ...click here to read more

As people become more aware of the benefits of a healthy diet, finding ways to eat healthily has become increasingly popular. And so are the potential options for achieving diet-related health goals. But a new study suggests that people who are trying to eat healthily are substantially missing the mark. Only about a quarter of ...click here to read more