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We know that obesity is on the rise, but is junk food to blame? It’s easy to blame soda, candy and processed food, but new research suggests our poor diets aren’t necessarily the cause of the obesity epidemic. The findings come from the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab. The researchers uncovered that the consumption ...click here to read more

How are you feeling at this current moment? If your answer is “tired,” then you’re in luck as we have five tricks to help you instantly boost your energy – no coffee required! It seems that we can never find the energy we need to go about our daily lives and instead our lives are ...click here to read more

A recent study uncovered that drinking two or more sweetened beverages a day increases the risk of heart failure. Heart failure affects roughly 23 million people worldwide, and only half of those diagnosed with heart failure live longer than five years. Men and the elderly are known to be at the highest risk for heart ...click here to read more

Anemia, a condition caused by iron deficiency, has been linked to chronic kidney disease. When the body does not produce enough red blood cells it can lead to anemia. Red blood cells are the cells that carry oxygen around the body. When there is a shortage of red blood cells it means fewer cells can ...click here to read more

The advice, “everything in moderation” may actually be contributing to poor metabolic health in the U.S. along with lower diet quality. The findings come from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. First author, Marcia C. de Oliviera Otto, said, “‘Eat ...click here to read more

When you look at a food label you’re presented with a few different things. Fat, sugar, carbohydrates and nutrients are all clearly labeled, with either a percentage or a measurement of how much that food item contains. These guides can help us make informed decisions about the foods we eat, which can be crucial if ...click here to read more

Tossing and turning, getting cocooned by the sheets, or waking up several times during the night because of your partner’s snoring? (“What? You’re kidding – I don’t snore!” is a common response by your better half.) If this happens on a regular basis, you may be sleep-deprived. You’re bound to wake up feeling groggy and ...click here to read more

Boosting brain power and keeping a sharp memory are important goals to live a satisfying life. With that in mind, you might want to put down that candy bar and supersized soda and reconsider your options. What you eat (and don’t eat) can affect your waistline, your disease risk and your brain power. Can your ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea has been found to increase gout risk due to hyperuricemia, according to new research. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes the individual to wake up out of breath, and gout is a form of arthritis, which can be triggered by consuming foods high in purines. Researchers at Boston University School of ...click here to read more

High uric acid levels – known as hyperuricemia – increase the risk of gout, kidney disease, and early death. Uric acid is the product of the breakdown of purines. Purines are found in many of the foods we consume daily like red meat and even alcohol. When purines are broken down and turned into uric acid, ...click here to read more

Fatty liver disease risk is higher in postmenopausal women due to increased testosterone levels. During menopause women experience many different changes – many of which pertain to hormones. Although testosterone is typically known as a male hormone, women do have moderate levels of it, but when it increases, especially during menopause, it can have serious ...click here to read more

Calcium supplements increase the risk of kidney stones, but risk lowers with vitamin D. Calcium is known to be a contributing factor in the development of kidney stones, but on the other hand, too little calcium can also contribute to the formation of kidney stones. Calcium oxalate – the culprit behind kidney stones – can ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes risk may be predicted by a women’s body type by examining her hip circumference, according to new findings. There are many different body types: banana (straight from shoulders down), apple (wider top half, thinner lower half), pear (wider hips, thinner top), and hourglass (thin at the waist, rounded bust and hips). Even ...click here to read more

Liver-mortality has moved its way to being one of the top 12 causes of death within the United States. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has risen to be the most common form of liver disease in the Western world. Previously NAFLD was deemed a benign condition, but as research continues to grow it has been ...click here to read more