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Try These Natural Remedies for an Upset Stomach

An upset stomach can hit for several reasons. Stress, too much food, or a slice of bad store-bought tiramisu can trigger stomach troubles. And that’s just scratching the surface. Most of the time, thankfully, the cause of an upset stomach and its symptoms, like pain, nausea, or diarrhea, are not serious and will pass relatively ...click here to read more

Natural Ways to Tame Your Acid Reflux

If your voice is a little hoarse or you have a sore throat, it could be your body’s response to a cold or the flu. But if you’ve had these symptoms for a while, it might not be a virus. Instead, it could be acid reflux. Acid reflux is the result of a malfunctioning esophageal ...click here to read more

Artificial Sweeteners May Promote Urinary Incontinence

If you’re drinking a daily Diet Coke to stave off weight gain, you could be making things a lot harder on your bladder. Urinary incontinence is no fun. The uncontrollable urge to get to the bathroom, or even worse, leaking urine unexpectedly, may be exacerbated by artificially-sweetened beverages. A new study suggests that women who ...click here to read more

Commonly Used Sweetener Found Linked to Anxiety: Study

Aspartame, the commonly used artificial sweetener found in countless food and beverage products, has been linked to significant mental health impacts, including anxiety. Many of us have grown up with it being part of our diets, but recent research has connected its consumption to mental health issues. Our casual choice to enjoy sugar-free drinks or ...click here to read more

The Pandemic, Alcohol, and Your Liver

A recently published government report suggests that deaths caused by alcohol took off between 2019 and 2020 as the first wave of the pandemic rocked the country. Stress, boredom, and other factors likely played a role as people around the nation tried to grapple with the unknowns of COVID-19, lockdowns, and social isolation. The reports ...click here to read more

Diet Do’s and Don’ts for Colon Health

By now, you almost certainly know that dietary decisions can play a key role in your health. And when it comes to your colon, it’s no different. The foods you regularly eat can impact how your organs function and your risk for illness. A diet low in processed food is associated with better heart, metabolic, ...click here to read more

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7 Things You Can Do for a Healthier Prostate

Prostate health can be top of mind for aging men, and many wonder what they can do to reduce their chances of frustration or serious illness. Food choices and exercise may be central to prostate health. Many wonder if there are foods to eat that can help their prostate stay healthy. While they may ask ...click here to read more

Diet Tips to Lower Cholesterol

High cholesterol can be pretty dangerous for health and cut deep into longevity. It can increase the risk for heart disease and heart attacks or lead to a lifetime of medication. Medication can help to treat and manage cholesterol successfully. However, making lifestyle changes may have the biggest long-term benefit. If you can reach and ...click here to read more

New Study Links Artificial Sweeteners to Heart Risks

Artificial sweeteners are often touted as a healthy way for people to enjoy their favorite sweet treats. But a growing body of research suggests that things aren’t always what they seem. It’s true these non-nutritive sweeteners have zero calories and can offer the sweet satisfaction of a soda without diabetes or heart disease-inducing sugar. But ...click here to read more

How Much Caffeine Should You Drink?

America is certainly caffeinated. Research indicates that about 90 percent of U.S adults consume caffeine daily. But are people drinking too much of it? Caffeine is a complex compound that is in a variety of foods. It’s a natural stimulant found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao beans, guarana beans, and yerba mate leaves. It ...click here to read more

Can Zero Calorie Sweeteners Help Keep Blood Sugar in Check?

If you’re struggling to keep blood sugar in check, or reduce the risk for diabetes, zero-calorie sweeteners may seem like a great idea. But things aren’t always what they seem. These sweeteners contain very few or no calories, but have a much higher sweetness intensity than common calorie-containing sweeteners like sugar or high-fructose corn syrup ...click here to read more

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