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Most people can recite the main risk factors for heart disease. But it turns out there are more risk factors than previously believed. It’s possible that your heart is under attack from enemies you may have never considered. Smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and a lack of activity are the heart disease ...click here to read more

If you’re talking health or nutrition, it’s nearly a guarantee that at some point, antioxidants are going to pop up. They sound super cool, healthy, and generally what distinguishes a “superfood” from regular food. But really, do you know what an antioxidant is? Antioxidant is an umbrella term to encompass compounds that protect cells from ...click here to read more

There has been a lot of news surrounding the health benefits of probiotics in recent years. A new study, however, is showing how one strain may lead to significant reductions in the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). A research team looked at how an intestinal bacterium called Akkermansia muciniphila could affect heart health, and they ...click here to read more

It might be strange to think about, but your health is a reflection of the life you’ve lived and the decisions you make every day. Most people don’t just wake up one day with heart disease, type-2 diabetes, or dementia—they are conditions that build over time. Your daily habits can play a massive role in ...click here to read more

The kind of day you have is greatly dependent on the sleep you had the night before. Good sleep allows you to wake up refreshed and ready to go. It’s a different story if your sleep’s been interrupted. In the short-term, bad sleep can lead to anxiety, irritation, and trouble focusing. In the long-term, it ...click here to read more

For those who have been diagnosed with diabetes, studies show that it can be a risk factor for many other health conditions, including stroke. But what if a simple blood test could predict their risk of experiencing a stroke in the future? According to new research published in the journal Stroke, this blood test may ...click here to read more

We know that environment can play a significant role in how healthy we are, but a new study suggests that it can specifically impact the risk of arterial hypertension and metabolic syndrome. The research, soon to be published in the Journal of Public Health, shows that air pollution and living in apartment buildings may be ...click here to read more

Type-2 diabetes can make eating a big challenge. In fact, even those looking to avoid type-2 diabetes can have trouble deciding what to eat and what to leave on the shelf, menu, or plate. The key to managing blood sugar is identifying foods that can boost it in a hurry, and those that don’t. At ...click here to read more

Fiber is the stuff that helps you stay regular, right? Partly. In the last couple of years, the research on fiber’s benefits has been growing substantially, showing it is an instrumental part of overall health and wellness. And the more that is learned, the more important it is to make sure you’re getting about 25–35 ...click here to read more

When reading about a healthy diet, nuts and legumes are always mentioned. But both food groups have such a variety, and some, like peanuts, are often mistaken for being one or another. Peanuts, for example, are not a nut, but a legume! In any event, both are packed with nutrients. Nuts, in particular, are nutritional ...click here to read more

If you’re falling asleep to the nightly news or the latest episode of Chicago, it could be wreaking havoc on your health. A new analysis is showing a host of dangers associated with nighttime television watching from the comfort of your bed. It’s not the programming or the set itself that causes any harm. The ...click here to read more

For older adults, consuming an adequate amount of protein may help to lower age-related inflammation. According to Tufts researchers, protein may be a way to not only lose weight or build muscle mass, but also to slow down the progression of age-related inflammation. Chronic inflammation is thought to be a significant characteristic of aging, and ...click here to read more

The health benefits of blueberries keep adding up. They are absolute nutritional powerhouses that pack a major punch to promote health in a number of ways. And a new study is showing that eating just one cup per day may lower the risk for cardiovascular disease by up to 15-percent. The association between blueberries and ...click here to read more

According to the results of a meta-analysis published in BMJ Open, consuming sugary beverages is linked with an increased risk of incident gout. A similar result was also found for fruit juice consumption; however, it was not found for the intake of the whole fruit. Gout, a kind of inflammatory arthritis, can cause an attack ...click here to read more