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An upset stomach can hit for several reasons. Stress, too much food, or a slice of bad store-bought tiramisu can trigger stomach troubles. And that’s just scratching the surface. Most of the time, thankfully, the cause of an upset stomach and its symptoms, like pain, nausea, or diarrhea, are not serious and will pass relatively ...click here to read more

Gastroenteritis can be painful and uncomfortable, leaving you feeling rundown and exhausted. But the good news is that natural remedies are available to help manage symptoms – including eating bananas! In this blog post, we’ll explore why bananas make a great snack for those dealing with gastroenteritis and possible risks and other tips for managing ...click here to read more

If your voice is a little hoarse or you have a sore throat, it could be your body’s response to a cold or the flu. But if you’ve had these symptoms for a while, it might not be a virus. Instead, it could be acid reflux. Acid reflux is the result of a malfunctioning esophageal ...click here to read more

If you’re still searching for a healthy New Year’s resolution, here is one for you: try cutting back on booze. Just because you’re late to the Dry January party doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy it. Millions of people ditch alcohol every January after overindulging during the holidays. Some may just want a lifestyle change ...click here to read more

If you’re drinking a daily Diet Coke to stave off weight gain, you could be making things a lot harder on your bladder. Urinary incontinence is no fun. The uncontrollable urge to get to the bathroom, or even worse, leaking urine unexpectedly, may be exacerbated by artificially-sweetened beverages. A new study suggests that women who ...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 recently published government report suggests that deaths caused by alcohol took off between 2019 and 2020 as the first wave of the pandemic rocked the country. Stress, boredom, and other factors likely played a role as people around the nation tried to grapple with the unknowns of COVID-19, lockdowns, and social isolation. The reports ...click here to read more

By now, you almost certainly know that dietary decisions can play a key role in your health. And when it comes to your colon, it’s no different. The foods you regularly eat can impact how your organs function and your risk for illness. A diet low in processed food is associated with better heart, metabolic, ...click here to read more

Prostate health can be top of mind for aging men, and many wonder what they can do to reduce their chances of frustration or serious illness. Food choices and exercise may be central to prostate health. Many wonder if there are foods to eat that can help their prostate stay healthy. While they may ask ...click here to read more

High cholesterol can be pretty dangerous for health and cut deep into longevity. It can increase the risk for heart disease and heart attacks or lead to a lifetime of medication. Medication can help to treat and manage cholesterol successfully. However, making lifestyle changes may have the biggest long-term benefit. If you can reach and ...click here to read more

Artificial sweeteners are often touted as a healthy way for people to enjoy their favorite sweet treats. But a growing body of research suggests that things aren’t always what they seem. It’s true these non-nutritive sweeteners have zero calories and can offer the sweet satisfaction of a soda without diabetes or heart disease-inducing sugar. But ...click here to read more

Nearly three-quarters of adults in America are considered overweight or obese. It’s not just a geographically large nation – the people are large, too. According to the Body Mass Index scale, the 2017-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination found that 73 percent of American adults are classified as overweight or obese. Body Mass Index, or ...click here to read more

America is certainly caffeinated. Research indicates that about 90 percent of U.S adults consume caffeine daily. But are people drinking too much of it? Caffeine is a complex compound that is in a variety of foods. It’s a natural stimulant found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao beans, guarana beans, and yerba mate leaves. It ...click here to read more

If you’re struggling to keep blood sugar in check, or reduce the risk for diabetes, zero-calorie sweeteners may seem like a great idea. But things aren’t always what they seem. These sweeteners contain very few or no calories, but have a much higher sweetness intensity than common calorie-containing sweeteners like sugar or high-fructose corn syrup ...click here to read more