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Fat and immune health have an interesting relationship. Sometimes fat can work against immune strength—other times, it can bolster it. The first part of understanding how fat can influence health is distinguishing between body fat and dietary fat. High levels of body fat can cause inflammation and tax the immune system, making you more susceptible ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, foods that cause inflammation may be responsible for heart failure. This new research indicates that people with heart failure who eat a diet high in inflammatory foods are twice as likely to end up in the hospital or die compared to those who ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet should be on your radar if you want to keep blood sugar in check and lower the risk for type-2 diabetes. New research published in JAMA Network Open shows a Mediterranean style diet can impact diabetes risk. The study suggests a healthy diet can slash type-2 diabetes risk by 30% in obese ...click here to read more

Thanksgiving won’t look the same this year. Although the familiar faces likely won’t be sitting around your table, you can bet the familiar foods will. It’s unfortunate that Thanksgiving dinner gets such a bad reputation. It really isn’t deserved. Most of the items that make up the super meal are actually healthy superfoods. Having a ...click here to read more

Treating IBS is a challenge. Irritable bowel syndrome can be painful, embarrassing, or worse, and management can be a tricky ordeal. Because of its complexity, coping mechanisms can be very valuable. There is no cure for IBS, and controlling flare-ups can be a tall challenge. All you can do is identify triggers and do your ...click here to read more

Things change so fast this time of year. A few windy days can strip the color from the trees and leave things looking drab. Using your plate is a great way to bring your world back to life. Colorful seasonal fruits and vegetables are here to pick up the slack. These nutrient-rich foods can brighten ...click here to read more

How many times have you asked, “what should I eat for prostate health?” expecting to get a list of foods that can prevent illness? The answer might surprise you. That list doesn’t exist, per se. The notion that food is medicine is certainly popular, but it’s not necessarily truthful. Food is not medicine. It can, ...click here to read more

New research confirms that potatoes are not as bad as once thought for people with type 2 diabetes. It has long been thought that high glycemic index (GI) foods, such as potatoes, should be avoided by those with diabetes because of the way they affect blood sugar levels. However, this new information goes against what ...click here to read more

Some foods look like they will raise cholesterol. But others don’t. That’s where the danger comes in. There’s little question that a greasy slab of meat-lovers pizza can likely boost cholesterol. Same with a burger and fries from your favorite diner. But not all foods that can increase cholesterol are so clearly defined. Many of ...click here to read more

Do you feel a little different when the temperature drops? Do the layers of clothing and shorter days suck your energy and motivation? There are definitely psychological effects associated with cooler, darker temperatures. But they might be affecting you guys physically too. It’s possible that when temperatures drop, testosterone goes with it. A study published ...click here to read more

More isn’t always better, particularly if you’re trying to slow aging with vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that could play a valuable role in keeping you younger. The fat-soluble vitamin can help protect cells from free radicals, potentially helping you appear younger inside and out. But you don’t want to go too ...click here to read more

Clark Kent was a pretty average guy. Nothing special. But when he stepped into that phone booth and became Superman? Look out. There was almost nothing he couldn’t do. Superfoods are generally marketed like they are Superman, but the truth is that most of them are just like Clark Kent. Pretty average, to be honest. ...click here to read more

Cholesterol is a bad word, right? Any rational person would want lower cholesterol. In most cases, yes. But cholesterol can also be helpful. You actually need it to build healthy cells. Really, cholesterol is all about management. Separating the good from the bad and recognizing that cholesterol can serve various purposes in your body. High ...click here to read more

Like countless others, one of the first things I do in the morning is go to the bathroom. Then I turn on the coffee pot. Then I’m back in the bathroom a few more times. A fair estimate is that I have the urge to urinate roughly two or three times per cup of coffee. ...click here to read more