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If you’re looking for a natural way to beat depression, consider switching to a Mediterranean diet. According to a new study, this type of diet can be as effective as antidepressants in reducing symptoms of the condition. So, if you’re feeling down, give it a try – you may be surprised by how well it ...click here to read more

If you are overweight and have diabetes, a vegan diet could be the key to losing weight. A recent study found that people who followed a vegan diet lost more weight than those who didn’t, and they also saw improvements in their blood sugar levels. So, if you’re looking for a way to slim down, ...click here to read more

Although you might think alcohol is the number one threat to your liver, it actually wasn’t – until the pandemic hit. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which hit North America in March 2020, diet was the number one cause of liver-associated disease and transplants. Diets high in sugar and processed foods, in particular. But booze ...click here to read more

Many of the conditions affecting your gut have no cure. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two examples, so treatment largely depends on symptom management. That doesn’t mean that you’re totally out in the cold. However, certain lifestyle behaviors may help reduce symptoms and help you cope with your condition. Ulcerative colitis is the result ...click here to read more

If you’ve had a long day or you’re too wiped to cook, do you ever reach for a fresh salad? Probably not. Like most, you may head to the panty to grab a box of mac and cheese or perhaps the freezer for a tub of ice cream. No bowl. That stuff may help take ...click here to read more

According to new research, people who consume more of a plant-based diet have a reduced risk of developing diabetes. The study published in the Journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes found that healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and coffee, are associated with a lower risk of developing type ...click here to read more

A new study has found that consuming avocados may help reduce the risk of heart disease. More people are jumping on the avocado craze, and with this new information, it is for a good reason! Researchers followed approximately 110,000 men and women for over 30 years for the study. They found evidence to suggest that ...click here to read more

Keeping your colon healthy might not be top of mind, but it’s definitely something you don’t want to ignore. Gut health can play a significant role in how your body functions, from how you feel to how your immune system works. Much of the bacteria that help determine these outcomes resides in the colon. So, ...click here to read more

Blue Zone guts are pretty impressive. I’m not talking about the bellies in the Labatt section of the stadium, either. I mean the global blue zones: places around the world where inhabitants regularly live in good health to over 100 years old. Gut heath is dominating conversations about health and longevity. And why shouldn’t it? ...click here to read more

A new study from Chalmers University of Technology and Uppsala University Sweden shows no relationship between a diet that includes gluten and increased irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. Those with IBS tend to avoid certain foods and often cut gluten out of their diet to prevent stomach pain and diarrhea symptoms. However, this study shows ...click here to read more

Have you ever heard of Blue Zones? If not, they are areas of the world where people live considerably longer than the vast majority of others. People in these regions, the longest-living people on earth, don’t get their longevity from fad diets, workouts, or other short-lived lifestyle changes. Instead, they live in areas that nudge ...click here to read more

New research has found that a healthy diet is associated with a healthy brain during middle age. This information suggests that food choices in midlife may help reduce the risk of dementia and other degenerative brain disorders as people age. The study conducted by Deacon University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition studied eating habits ...click here to read more

A high blood pressure diagnosis can make you think medicine is necessary and eternal. But it isn’t. Blood pressure is highly responsive to lifestyle, and certain controllable factors can lead to lower blood pressure. Living a heart-healthy lifestyle has the potential to reduce or manage blood pressure and may allow you to avoid, delay, or ...click here to read more

Suppose you eat many fruits, vegetables, beans, and other foods with anti-inflammatory effects, good job. You’re giving yourself a good chance at warding off memory loss, dementia, and other forms of cognitive decline. However, eating a lot of golden-brown, sugary, starchy, or processed foods that promote inflammation can have the opposite effect. New research suggests ...click here to read more