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Diabetes can be prevented and even reversed with a carbohydrate restricted diet. Spending on diabetes has grown much faster than spending on heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. In 2013, diabetes treatment cost the healthcare system $101 billion. Although it is well known that diabetes can be well managed through dietary ...click here to read more

Fatty liver disease is a growing problem which is even surpassing the cases of liver disease resulting from excessive alcohol. The main contributor to fatty liver disease is an unhealthy diet as fat from the food we eat permeates the liver. It is estimated that fatty liver disease affects 80 to 100 million people in ...click here to read more

A new study conducted on mice revealed why obese individuals find it difficult to stick with an exercise program. The researchers found that in obese mice the brain may encourage inactivity. Study senior author Alexxai Kravitz explained, “We know that physical activity is linked to overall good health, but not much is known about why ...click here to read more

This health news roundup discusses digestive problems including diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, colon polyps, and colon detox. Digestive woes are a big issue, especially around the holidays when we are deviating from our diets. Below you will discover diverticulitis home remedies, natural treatments for ulcerative colitis, the benefits of eating walnuts for your colon, and other ...click here to read more

When you talk fiber, you probably think of bowel movements, as fiber is well known to prevent constipation. Some studies have shown that fiber is beneficial for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. But did you know that fiber could also improve your blood pressure? A study has found that consuming fiber can help lower one’s risk ...click here to read more

A germ linked to gum disease may also be tied to rheumatoid arthritis according to research findings. The discovery may help pinpoint the potential origins of rheumatoid arthritis. Co-author of the study Dr. Felipe Andrade explained, “If we’re right, this will totally change the view of rheumatoid arthritis and treatment of patients.” Unfortunately, the findings ...click here to read more

Recent research suggests that people who suffer from inflammatory joint disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease that could be better controlled if only preventative measures were adopted. Although there is no definitive proof that inflammation causes cardiovascular disease, research tells us that inflammation is common in people who ...click here to read more

Sweet potatoes are known to be superfoods in their own right, but a new study suggests that consuming waste water from sweet potatoes cooking may offer up a trimmer waistline. Researchers found that the starchy waste left behind in the water after cooking made mice slimmer. The mice in the study consumed high-fat diets and ...click here to read more

Tiredness, especially chronic, can negatively affect your day-to-day experience. You may have difficulties concentrating, you complete tasks slower, and worse yet, your weariness can affect your ability to drive, increasing your risk of accidents. There are numerous reasons to feel tired, and poor sleep is the most obvious one. But did you know there are ...click here to read more

Brain activity in older adults measured while walking and talking may predict the risk of falls. Study author Joe Verghese explained, “In older people who had no signs of disease that would make them prone to falls, higher levels of activity in the front of the brain, called the prefrontal cortex, were associated with a ...click here to read more

In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), smoking and excess weight reduces the improvement of symptoms brought on by treatment. Senior investigator Vivian Bykerk explained, “Early, aggressive treatment to achieve remission is the primary goal of therapy and can be best achieved early on when treating patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis, as early disease control is associated ...click here to read more

The vegetarian diet has been found to benefit people as well as the planet. The findings come from a new update by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ (AND) position on vegetarian diets. Studies have found that vegetarians have lower rates of obesity and chronic disease, along with lower rates of heart disease and certain ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is accompanied by sexual dysfunction in one-third of all RA patients, both men and women. The study found that there are a number of issues that affect RA patients, including low libido, painful intercourse, orgasmic dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and non-satisfactory sexual life. Dr. Pedro Santos-Moreno, lead author, said, “Sexuality is an important dimension ...click here to read more

Hand arthritis can be prevented with exercise and natural remedies. Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which wears out the protective cartilage found between the joints. When cartilage is worn down it allows the bones to rub together, leading to deformities and structural ...click here to read more