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People who have gout may need to be cautious of an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. New research from the University of Nottingham suggests that cardiovascular risks increase in the four months after a gout flare. Gout is a form of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. The ...click here to read more

New research has found that intermittent fasting (IF), a popular eating style, may help people with type-2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. The study found that people with diabetes who restricted their eating to a daily 10-hour window had blood sugar levels in the normal range for about three hours longer than when they ...click here to read more

Experts recommend consuming green tea extract to support healthy blood sugar levels and improve gut health. Studies have shown that green tea extract can help improve glucose tolerance and reduce inflammation in the gut in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors. Additionally, green tea extract has been linked with several other health ...click here to read more

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

You may not look at the urine you’ve just expelled before flushing it away; it’s not something most people really want to examine. But it can give you an idea about what’s happening inside your body. Pee is your body’s liquid waste. It is mainly made of water, salt, electrolytes, and chemicals called urea and ...click here to read more

If you are one of the many adults in the United States who has the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), there’s a higher chance you’ll develop dementia down the road. A study published in Neurology found that people with a buildup of fat cells in the liver caused by NAFLD were more likely to develop ...click here to read more

Having a chronic health condition may make you apprehensive about exercise. You might wonder if exercise is safe and, if it is, how often and how intensely you can do it. The good news is that exercise is safe for most people with chronic illnesses and can provide important health benefits. People living with heart ...click here to read more

Not many people will argue that chicken wings, French fries, and ice cream taste good. But could they be making you more susceptible to illness? It’s possible. If your diet regularly features foods like those or other processed foods high in sugar, refined grains, or fried, it could be taking a toll on your immune ...click here to read more

Americans are falling further into poor health as they continue to get fatter and develop risk factors for heart disease. New research suggests that less than 7 percent of U.S. adults are in good cardiometabolic shape and that the trend continues to fall downward. Cardiometabolic health is an umbrella term that includes blood pressure, blood ...click here to read more

You may be surprised, but a healthy diet for people with diabetes isn’t that different from one recommended for everybody else. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (peas and beans), and low-fat dairy are the centerpieces, and American Diabetes Association (ADA) suggests essentially what is offered to the general public. That said, people with diabetes may ...click here to read more

If you’re looking for ways to keep your brain healthy as you age, avoiding a high-fat diet may be something to consider. A recent study found that consuming a high-fat diet for a long time can shrink the brain. The good news is that switching to a healthier diet can reverse the effects. So, if ...click here to read more

If you have been waiting for grilling season to begin but are worried about heart health, you are not alone. There’s something about cooking food over an open flame that just tastes amazing. However, if you’re not careful, grilling can be pretty unhealthy. Many summer grilling foods such as ribs, hot dogs, and hamburgers are ...click here to read more

Oppressive summertime heat gets everybody talking about the importance of staying cool. But a regular summer day can also put your body at risk if you’re not taking care of yourself. Hot weather, in a way, is like a stress test for your body. Some people will respond poorly. Hot temperatures could lead to heart ...click here to read more

Backyard barbecues are a staple of summer dining, and I’m sure many of you have already had the grill fired up a few times this season. However, many foods that people associate with grilling, like ribs, sausages, hot dogs, and hamburgers, are either processed or high in saturated fat and sodium, which can all contribute ...click here to read more