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A new study reveals that the consumption of emulsifiers – those are additives widely used in the production of processed foods – actually promotes inflammation in the bowel, not to mention a cluster of obesity-related diseases better known as metabolic syndrome. What’s more, in the last 30 years, such inflammation may have even contributed to the rise ...click here to read more

Our bodies and our health rely heavily on proper nutrition as you can tell there are many diets put in place for different parts of the body. For example there is a diet for the heart, the brain and even specific diets for bone health. Like the heart, brain and bones, our eyes, too, require ...click here to read more

A new study suggests consuming healthy fats not only extends life but could prevent millions of deaths and heart diseases cases annually. Reducing saturated fat from one’s diet has been on the forefront of improving health as of late, but researchers suggest not only is it important to reduce unhealthy fat from your diet but ...click here to read more

The incidence of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is on the rise. About 15 years ago only 4% of liver transplant patients were NASH patients. Today, that number has gone up to 20% and in the next 15 years, thanks to the advances in Hepatitis C, it is expected to become the #1 reason for liver transplants. ...click here to read more

In a recent study, supported by the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, scientists from Oregon State University, found that liver damage caused by the typical “Western diet” may be difficult to reverse. The study shows that while a diet with reduced fat, sugar and cholesterol helped the liver, it did ...click here to read more

One in five women will have at least one UTI, also referred to as a bladder infection, in her lifetime. Close to 20 percent of women who have a UTI will have another, and 30 percent of those will have yet another. Beyond this point, statistics show that there is a group of women who will have ...click here to read more

Diet can play a large role when it comes to maintaining a healthy blood pressure. For starters salt has been shown to increase blood pressure. Fatty foods, alcohol, caffeine, sugar and processed foods all can raise blood pressure, but a new Harvard led study has revealed that sugary drinks, too, make the list of foods ...click here to read more

A recent study done by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals that the high amounts of sugar in the typical Western diet could not only increases the risk of breast cancer but also increases the chances of the tumor spreading to the lungs. The full details of the study are ...click here to read more

The Christmas holidays have come and gone, and that sets us up for the winter blues, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and even depression. It’s the time of the year when it seems as though winter has overstayed its welcome, and spring and summer are too far from our reach. The temperatures are colder, the wind ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet may prevent heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The Mediterranean diet is a style of eating similar to that of people living in and around the Mediterranean. Unlike the typical Western diet, the Mediterranean diet focuses on high consumption of fruits and vegetables, the use of olive oil, minimal consumption of saturated ...click here to read more

Yale researchers have found a link, and possible solution, between overeating and depression; those who overeat or are stressed are at an increased risk of depression and anxiety. The researchers found that the anesthetic ketamine reverses depression-like symptoms in rats that were fed high-fat diets. Senior author, Dr. Ronald Duman, said, “The effects of a ...click here to read more

There is a vast amount of mental health issues and mental disorders that affect the elderly. From depression to bipolar and even schizophrenia, mental disorders can be debilitating and stressful, not only for the patients, but for their loved ones as well. Although there is much to learn in regards to mental health, 2015 saw ...click here to read more

Research has found a small link between bipolar disorder and omega-3 fatty acids. To achieve their results, researchers compared 27 bipolar patients with 31 individuals without mental illness. The researchers found that those with bipolar disorder had the lowest levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Study lead, Dr. Erika Saunders, said, “Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids ...click here to read more

Obesity is a growing epidemic in America – no pun intended. Although many initiatives are put forth to help fight obesity, we still continue to see a climb in obesity rates across the United States. Obesity is a risk factor for many other serious and chronic ailments, such as heart disease, sleep apnea, high blood ...click here to read more