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A diet high in fructose has been linked to weight gain for a long time, but now neuroscientists believe processed fructose could impact the ability to heal after head trauma, putting nutrition and brain injury in the spotlight. Fructose is a link in the metabolism of glucose; yet there is no real need for dietary ...click here to read more

Gout pain can be debilitating, so using natural remedies can offer gout suffers much relief. Gout is a condition characterized by a buildup of uric acid. Uric acid is the result of purines breaking down, which are found naturally in the human body as well as in food. Typically, uric acid becomes released from the ...click here to read more

In what is being seen as a long-awaited move, the NYC Board of Health is making it mandatory for New York City restaurants to have salt warnings on their menus. The warnings are expected to persuade New Yorkers to go for healthier ‘less salt’ options and encourage healthy eating. New York will be the first ...click here to read more

A new study has found that controlling type-2 diabetes in those with obesity is more successful with weight-loss surgery when compared to the use of medications. The findings reveal that five years after weight-loss surgery, obese participants were diabetes-free. Researchers back in 2009 randomly assigned 20 obese patients with type-2 diabetes to receive medical treatment, ...click here to read more

Researchers have found insulin resistant boost is due to gut bacteria in the digestive system and genetic factors. Insulin is a hormone created by the pancreas and has a large role in metabolism. When the food we eat is broken down it turns into glucose which is a type of sugar that enters the bloodstream. ...click here to read more

According to the WHO (World Health Organization) and the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in developed countries like the UK, the U.S., Canada and Australia. In the U.S. alone, almost 11.5 percent of the total adult population is diagnosed with heart disease and/or heart problems. And approximately one in every four ...click here to read more

Sleep deprivation is an epidemic, this according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC estimates nearly 70 millions Americans suffer from a sleep or wakefulness disorder. Sleep deprivation can affect our health and our ability to perform tasks. In the case of doctors, who are often sleep deprived or have shift ...click here to read more

A popular method for dieting is to count calories. Recommended daily calories for a sedentary senior male is around 2,000 and 1,600 for females. Of course, this would increase if a person is active. Counting calories seems like a universal way to lose or maintain weight, but it’s important to keep in mind every person ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease occurs when fat accumulates in the liver. This can occur in individuals who don’t drink or who moderately drink alcohol. In some people non-alcoholic fatty liver disease causes no symptoms or complications. However, if it progresses it can ultimately lead to liver failure. If you’re diabetic you should also be concerned ...click here to read more

Over the last couple of years studies have suggested that junk food can be as addictive as heroine or smoking. This is because food can trigger feel-good chemicals in the brain such as dopamine. If greasy, sugary, processed foods can alter our brain then what happens when we eat healthy, nutritious food? Research suggests it ...click here to read more

There are over 100 different types of arthritis, ranging from mild to quite severe. Arthritis commonly effects the joints as a result of inflammation. Arthritis can affect anyone at any age and nearly three out of five people living with arthritis are under the age of 65, this according to the Arthritis Society of Canada. ...click here to read more

Category: Anti Aging Meal: Desserts Main Ingredients: oats, poppy seeds, egg whites Servings: 16 Your typical lemon poppy seed muffin is a sugar bomb that offers no nutritional value. Boost the value of your treat by subbing in oats, egg whites, applesauce and Greek yogurt. Easy recipes for protein desserts typically contain a little protein powder, ...click here to read more

Kidney stones are incredibly painful stones which form inside the kidneys. There are many reasons why a kidney stone would develop, such as lack of water, too much calcium build-up and excess uric acid which can occur from a high-protein diet. There are also other causes for kidney stones which you may not be familiar ...click here to read more

Most of us have known someone who has smelly feet, or perhaps you have cleared out a room with your own stinky tootsies. Your hoofs, piggies, or whatever you like to call them, get a real workout. You stand with them, walk and run, so they are bound to get sweaty and in some cases ...click here to read more