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Vegan food has become a bit of a trend lately, and for a good reason. It has been shown to have many health benefits, including lower heart disease risk, decreased body weight, and low cholesterol levels. However, some people are only eating raw plant foods as an extreme form of veganism which may be causing ...click here to read more

New research suggests that certain food may be able to lower stress. Most people would agree that being under stress is not a good feeling. It can be exhausting, mentally and physically debilitating, and lead to all sorts of problems. While it’s impossible to avoid all stress in our lives, there are things we can ...click here to read more

Fear can be good and bad. It can persuade you away from a dangerous situation or help you flee when you need to. But it can also lead to chronic stress with serious consequences. So, as we get into the spookiest season of the year, let’s take a look at how fear can impact you. ...click here to read more

Late-night eating has long been linked to a higher risk for obesity, which can pose all kinds of risks to your heart. People who are overweight or obese tend to have higher blood pressure, worse circulation, and a higher risk for heart complications than people at a “normal” weight. Researchers may have learned why meal ...click here to read more

If you’re unsure of what type of diet may be best for you, a new study may be of interest. Researchers have found that the health benefits of a low-carb vegan diet are the same as a vegetarian diet. So, if you’re looking for an animal-free way to reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, ...click here to read more

Plant-based diets can be good for your health and overall risk for disease, but they aren’t perfect. These diets are also associated with lower bone mineral density and an increased risk for fractures. But pumping iron may counteract these effects. New research from Austria – the home of legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger – shows that ...click here to read more

Recent studies have shown that vegetarian women are at a higher risk of hip fracture than those who consume meat. While the health benefits of a vegetarian diet are plentiful, this recent discovery is something to keep in mind if you are considering a vegetarian lifestyle. Be sure to talk with your doctor about ways ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, it wouldn’t be a surprise if your top priority in life is to make sure it never happens again. The blinding, excruciating pain that comes when passing it is enough to strike fear into anybody. New research suggests that about 30 percent of people who’ve passed a kidney ...click here to read more

Although potassium is often thought of as a mineral that benefits the bones, it’s also important for heart health. In fact, potassium could help to reduce the adverse effects of salt in the diet, whereas a lack of potassium can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and other health problems. A new study ...click here to read more

If you’re looking for ways to keep your brain healthy as you age, avoiding a high-fat diet may be something to consider. A recent study found that consuming a high-fat diet for a long time can shrink the brain. The good news is that switching to a healthier diet can reverse the effects. So, if ...click here to read more

You might think you make healthy food choices, but what do you see when you look closely? According to some new research, you might be surprised about the quality of your diet. A new study found that many Americans believe they make healthy food choices but do not. Researchers asked participants to rate their diet ...click here to read more

There is a long list of potential benefits of vitamin D – stronger bones, a brighter mood, and a healthier heart are just a few. But can it help with glucose metabolism, too? A group of Japanese researchers recently conducted a study to determine just that. Type-2 diabetes is a fast-growing condition, already affecting 480 ...click here to read more

It makes sense if you want to lose weight. Doing so is linked with a lower risk for conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease. But where do you start? There are many strategies for weight loss, and many of them work. But if you want to keep the weight off and truly become ...click here to read more

Nearly one in five young adults in the United States has food insecurity, and a new study suggests that this may increase their risk of developing diabetes. The research, which scientists at the Washington State University conducted, found that food-insecure young adults were twice as likely to develop diabetes as those who had no trouble ...click here to read more