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People diet for a lot of reasons. Some for aesthetic purposes, while others are trying to get an existing health condition under control. But results often fizzle out, if they occur at all. So, what are you supposed to do? Stop dieting. Seriously. Diets can feel good at the start. Maybe you’ve decided to limit ...click here to read more

Tired? Join the club. The more I talk to people, the more they’re napping. It could have to do with a lot of things: feeling down and anxious about the pandemic, poor sleep, having more time, and a series of other factors. But one they may be overlooking is diet. Snacks are always easy to ...click here to read more

So, you’ve heard the knock on sugary drinks before. Well, a new study is adding on to it, showing that women who drink at least one per day have a greater risk of heart disease. But before you comfort yourself by saying you gave up soda a long a time ago, be warned: sodas aren’t ...click here to read more

According to a new study, adults with inflammatory bowel disease should avoid certain foods to reduce symptoms. Researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University have found that foods such as French fries, cookies, soda, cheese, and energy drinks are some of the “junk foods” that have appeared in diets of those ...click here to read more

We’ve been offering a lot of information recently about how to boost your immune system. But even despite your best efforts, there are certain habits you might have that could be sabotaging your health. A lot of the time, a bad habit might not seem like one. At least in the way you might think. ...click here to read more

Lower body joint pain might be the most impactful on your life. When your hips, knees, and ankles are throbbing, getting around becomes more than difficult: it can be torture. In many cases, however, the pain is not the result of an injury. It might be as simple as your body carrying around too much ...click here to read more

If the goal is heart health, blood sugar control, or management for seemingly countless conditions, what’s the universal answer? Say it with me: Eat more plant-based foods. But does a plant-based diet necessarily mean you’re going to experience a drop in blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and improve your heart health? Not exactly, says a ...click here to read more

Being wrong is tough to admit. We’ve all been there. But sometimes denying missteps can have major consequences, especially when cholesterol is involved. The old advice is that animal food products, like eggs and meat, can lead to high cholesterol. In fact, during the 80s and 90s, virtually all types of dietary fat were outlawed ...click here to read more

Food choices can fight or promote inflammation. And although reaching for a pill may help quell a headache or arthritic flare-up, they won’t do the job in preventing heart disease, type-2 diabetes, or future flare-ups. To get those anti-inflammatory benefits, your best bet might be an anti-inflammatory diet. Chronic low-grade inflammation is associated with a ...click here to read more

It is no secret that sugary drinks can cause health problems, but new research shows the impact they can have on cholesterol. A study from Tufts University has found that middle-aged and older adults who consumed sugary beverages daily were at a greater risk of developing abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels compared to those who ...click here to read more

Sugary coffee drinks are tempting for many people, but they could be the cause of various health issues including poor sleep quality. A small U.S. study found that women who consume energy drinks and high-calorie coffee beverages tended to have more sleep problems compared with those who didn’t consume the drinks. “Young adulthood is a ...click here to read more

Walking around town the other night, I was hit with a sudden urge to urinate. My friend and I searched out a restaurant and I headed down the hall towards the restroom. A moment later, my friend pushed me aside, ran in, and locked the door. He emerged a few minutes later saying he had ...click here to read more

The other day, we looked at how tongue fat can be a major contributor to sleep apnea. In turn, this can make a fat tongue a risk factor in heart disease and stroke. But how do you lose fat? Fat loss is commonly at the top of the list when it comes to healthy lifestyle ...click here to read more

It happens often, and to some more than others. When an energy lull hits, most people will do anything to power through. Eating a candy bar or drinking a soda or energy drink might be easy and offer short-term help, but generally causes more trouble in the long run. The crash comes hard and fast, ...click here to read more