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There is a common denominator for most common chronic illnesses: inflammation. Low grade, chronic inflammation to be precise. This type of inflammation is always there, running in the background. It makes your body less efficient by mounting an attack against itself. It can be very harmful and contribute to serious illness. For example, chronic illness ...click here to read more

Are you fed up with the dangers of high blood sugar? If you are, it might be time to take a stand against this risky health condition. High blood sugar puts a lot of stress on your body. Aside from leading to metabolic conditions like type-2 diabetes, unchecked elevated blood sugar can damage important blood ...click here to read more

A recent study has found that more muscle and less belly fat might be the key to preserving intelligence and brain health in advanced age. The study found that people with more belly fat and less muscle mass had less “fluid intelligence” as they aged, and is likely the result of immune system changes initiated ...click here to read more

Those with a large waist but normal weight could be at a higher risk for developing dementia, according to new research. Previous studies have linked a larger waist circumference to health problems, but this is a first to show a link to dementia. The Korean study led by Dr. Geum Joon Cho and colleagues at ...click here to read more

The theory of energy balance is under some serious scrutiny, and it could change the paradigm of how to treat the obesity epidemic. Managing weight is pretty simple if you think about it: match energy input with output and things should stabilize. Take in less than you exert, weight should go down. More, and expect ...click here to read more

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re aware that weight influences several health conditions. High body weight is often associated with high cholesterol, inflammation, joint pain, and a number of other chronic illnesses. Of course, being liberated from the rock also means you’ve heard a million-and-one gurus promising quick and healthy fat loss. But ...click here to read more

Barbecue sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, and soy sauce go with the grill, don’t they? Or maybe not just the grill: they are staples for garnishing your meats, poultry, and fish. But for the most part, they don’t carry much nutrition. Barbecue sauce and ketchup are high in sugar—and we all know what that can do—while mayo ...click here to read more

People often wish there was a potion that was the magical key to youth and everlasting life. Unfortunately, that’s a no go. But unsalted tomato juice might help. Tomato juice can get a little dicey. High in nutrients and valuable antioxidants, it’s often praised for its potential to improve health. Until reality sets in: most ...click here to read more

There’s no doubt that maintaining friendships and other relationships is important while you age. And plenty of research shows that the closer the relationship, the better. Keeping up an active sex life may help ease aging more than you think. Aside from the exercise component, the pleasure from intimacy and sexuality may help ease everyday ...click here to read more

Researchers have uncovered that an antibody that everyone is born with may protect you against osteoporosis. The study was conducted with the Center for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases. The researchers used a genetically modified mouse to show a particular protein had beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, specifically atherosclerosis. One of the researchers, Elena Ambrogini, ...click here to read more

The fight against obesity is one that has become increasingly more severe compared to years past. It is currently estimated that about 37.9 percent of American adults are obese, with more than 70 percent of that number considered overweight. We know that the best way to combat increasing waistlines is to reduce the number of ...click here to read more

There are a few basic actions that if most people were to incorporate into their lives would promote good health and well-being. These include eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting enough sleep at night. However, sadly, the latter often falls by the wayside. This lack of sleep may be more impactful ...click here to read more

Nearly one million Americans are affected by a degenerative neurological called Parkinson’s disease with as many as 60,000 new cases being diagnosed every year. The disease, unfortunately, is without a cure. But treatments do exist that help control the symptoms as much as possible, but none effectively halt the progressive nature of the disease. However, ...click here to read more

October 29th is World Psoriasis Day and it was created by patients suffering from the condition to help raise awareness. Psoriasis is a long-lasting autoimmune disease that is characterized by patches of abnormal skin. It often leads those affected to suffer from extreme itchiness and embarrassment, as these patches can be quite obvious. To do ...click here to read more