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Individuals who suffer from sleep deprivation could suffer from poor gut health, leading to many health concerns. It is well known that those who work night shifts or travel across different time zones often have a higher chance of becoming overweight and suffer from gut inflammation. But now, a group of Henrique Veiga-Fernandes at the ...click here to read more

For some people, owning a dog means unconditional love and companionship. According to a new study, it could also mean improved heart health. Research from Eastern Europe has recently shed light on this topic that has dog lovers thanking their furry friends for their healthy heart. The study conducted in the Czech Republic examined more ...click here to read more

With all the fad diets currently being pushed on the market, it is hard to know what type is the best to help lower heart disease risk. While everyone knows that maintaining healthy body weight is one key to preventing cardiovascular disease, even experts don’t agree on the best way to achieve that goal. Some physicians ...click here to read more

Blueberries have long been identified as one of the top “superfoods” out there. A rich source of polyphenols—which give them their deep purple/blue hue—blueberries have become a healthy-diet staple. But there are plenty of other blue or purple foods that may also boost your health in a number of ways. As mentioned, polyphenols give blue ...click here to read more

When you’re struggling to remember, have a headache, or are feeling anxious or down, it’s unlikely you’d think of your gut. It’s not like you have a stomach ache or case of indigestion. But a healthy gut goes a lot further than digestion and what you’re feeling in its general vicinity. The health of your ...click here to read more

Those trying to lose weight who exercise regularly and restrict calories could be putting their bone health at risk, according to a new study. This new research looked at what happens to bone marrow fat and overall bone health when restricting calories. This new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research shows ...click here to read more

Your heart health could depend on your quality of sleep, according to a new study. Even those who are non-smokers, who exercise, and have no genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease could be at risk of heart attack if their sleep cycle is off balance. The new study from the University of Colorado Boulder published in ...click here to read more

There’s a lot of information out there about how to reduce joint pain, limit inflammation, improve heart health, and limit the risk and impact of chronic illness. And on the surface, it all seems pretty straightforward. But why do so many people fail at keeping themselves healthy? Because it’s hard to implement new and healthy ...click here to read more

Among aging minorities, depression has now been linked to an increased risk of chronic health conditions. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, more than 50 percent of Chinese-American senior immigrants that experience depression are likely to have an increased risk of disability and chronic health conditions. According ...click here to read more

Seniors who are looking to avoid dementia should aim to live an overall healthy lifestyle. This should include getting plenty of exercise, eating well, and not smoking. A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that over 6,300 adults aged 55 and older who had healthy lifestyle habits showed an overall lower risk ...click here to read more

Is drinking water compromising liver health? It might be, depending on who you ask. Look, we all need to hydrate. But let’s be real: our water supply isn’t exactly as pure as it used to be. Drinking water—much like the freshwater and ocean water that supply us with seafood—are loaded with pollutants. One pollutant is ...click here to read more

Along with maintaining an active lifestyle, the food you eat plays a significant role in the health of your bones. Food choices can either help or hinder bone health, which ultimately influences your risk for falls and fractures. What are the nutrients you need for bone health? Calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K, right? Yep. ...click here to read more

Red wine lovers tend to have better gut health and lower levels of bad cholesterol, according to a new study published in the journal, Gastroenterology. This gives a new reason for those wine drinkers to lift a glass on top of previous research that had shown a positive link between red wine and heart health. Gut ...click here to read more

New research shows how intensive blood pressure control could help to control adverse changes in brain health. It has previously been shown that those who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure are at a higher risk of dementia and other cognitive impairments. According to the study published in the Journal of the American Medical ...click here to read more