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Are you familiar with the term bioavailability? Do you know how it helps with your prostate health? If not, don’t worry. I’ll let you in on what it means and why it plays a major role in the health value of your favorite foods and your risk of illness. In short, bioavailability describes how well ...click here to read more

Marijuana has become far more mainstream in recent years. Although, the stuff has been used for centuries. Until recently, however, it was illegal in most places. That’s changed in a major way as regions around the world have adopted legalization. People are now using marijuana or CBD to treat and manage a host of conditions ...click here to read more

The type of fat you eat can almost immediately influence how your brain functions. New research shows that just one high-saturated fat meal can make an instant impact on concentration and potentially worsen the effects of other mental health ailments. The study looked at how 51 women performed on an attention test after eating a ...click here to read more

If you’ve been thinking of cannabis to treat arthritis, muscle, and joint pain, you’re certainly not alone. You may even be doing this already. But is it a good idea? New research from the University of Toronto shows that 1 in 5 – or 20% – of people who consult an orthopedic surgeon for musculoskeletal ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel diseases can bury you in a constant state of fear. Every decision about what to eat or not becomes a major choice that has the potential to upend your day. New guidelines are hoping to help you navigate this mine-ridden terrain. Irritable bowel disease (IBD) is dependent on genetics as well as environmental ...click here to read more

I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about cholesterol and the importance of keeping it in check. High cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis, making it harder for your heart to pump blood. This may lead to increases in blood pressure and a higher risk of a heart attack. When blood can’t move easily through blood vessels ...click here to read more

Does age come with a lot of worries? I suppose it depends on who you ask. But one thing that can be easy for everyone to overlook is balance. Maintaining good balance is a central component of healthy aging. It often becomes compromised as people advance in their years and it can have some dire ...click here to read more

By now I’m guessing you’ve heard of the Mediterranean diet. It’s the style of eating that’s associated with many health benefits including better cognitive function, improved heart health, and a lower risk for a host of illnesses. For the most part, it is built around fish, olive oil, leafy greens, and other high fiber and ...click here to read more

“Fat” gets a bad rep and it’s unfair. It’s true that being overweight or having a high percentage of body fat can lead to a host of health problems. It’s also true that some types of dietary fat can contribute to high cholesterol and heart problems. But not all fats are created equal. In fact, ...click here to read more

Vitamin D is associated with a host of health benefits. Among them are improved mood, stronger bones, better heart health, and heightened immune function. A new benefit might be tacked onto the list: a better outcome from COVID-19. But can getting outside a little more or popping some supplements really save your life? Not so ...click here to read more

There’s a long list of potential health benefits associated with drinking coffee. From improved focus to healthier kidneys and beyond, it seems like its well-deserving of superfood status. But COVID-19 might have made getting it a challenge. For the first time, many North Americans might be making their coffee at home for the first time ...click here to read more

Health experts have been urging people to eat less salt for decades. Sodium, a compound in salt, is associated with high blood pressure and increased risk for heart disease. But how are you supposed to do it? Sodium is nearly everything, and even a healthy diet will still feature at least some. Getting less than ...click here to read more

So, I’m sure by now you’ve been to the grocery store only to find the frozen fruit and vegetable section completely ravaged. And if you’ve been lucky enough to get there during a restock, congratulations! But for the many who miss the boat, you might be inclined to purchase fresh produce. Unfortunately, however, many popular ...click here to read more

Doctors have recently suggested that indigestion is a potential early symptom of COVID-19. If you’ve noticed you’ve been struggling with indigestion, should you be scared? Not necessarily. Although Chinese researchers have suggested that roughly half of coronavirus patients have complained about diarrhea and other digestive issues, it is not a surefire way to identify the ...click here to read more