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It’s a heck of a lot easier to talk about a healthy diet than consume one. Why? For some, it could come down to food availability. For most, it comes down to preference. Sweet foods tickle people. Candy, beverages, and processed foods that may not even taste sweet can be loaded with sugar. Unfortunately, the ...click here to read more

Cutting sugar from your diet isn’t easy. Cravings kick hard and can be difficult to ignore. Further, it’s lurking in several products that you may never suspect. Although it might be difficult, limiting sugar is an essential component of good health. And if you’re trying to control blood sugar or battling a condition like heart ...click here to read more

Those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may have adverse effects after consuming foods with added sugar. A recent study found that foods high in sugar could increase RA symptoms, such as joint pain and swelling. While this may be a recent study, the link between sugar and RA is nothing new. Many people assume that the ...click here to read more

Having a little bit of inflammation from time to time is a good thing. It’s your body’s natural response to injury or infection. But some conditions, like arthritis, activate your immune system regularly, leading to almost constant inflammation. It worsens joint pain and can lead to indiscriminate and intense flare-ups. The result is not only ...click here to read more

Plant-based diets can be healthy. They can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol if done properly. They can also substantially increase the risk of a broken bone. Hip, leg, or any other bone, for that matter. A new study published in BMC Medicine found that vegetarians, vegans, and pescatarians (those who eat fish but no ...click here to read more

How many times have you asked, “what should I eat for prostate health?” expecting to get a list of foods that can prevent illness? The answer might surprise you. That list doesn’t exist, per se. The notion that food is medicine is certainly popular, but it’s not necessarily truthful. Food is not medicine. It can, ...click here to read more

People who are worried about heart health may want to steer clear of sugary and artificially sweetened drinks. According to a new study, both types of beverages could have a negative impact on cardiovascular health. This information goes against what many believed, that artificially sweetened drinks are a healthier alternative. The study published in the ...click here to read more

If the urge to urinate hits you like a sucker punch multiple times per day, you understand the struggle. Being near a bathroom becomes a top priority and could limit your desire to ever leave home. You may find it surprising that you’re not alone. Urinary incontinence is a rather common condition with an array ...click here to read more

Like countless others, one of the first things I do in the morning is go to the bathroom. Then I turn on the coffee pot. Then I’m back in the bathroom a few more times. A fair estimate is that I have the urge to urinate roughly two or three times per cup of coffee. ...click here to read more

Change is hard… especially when you’re trying to eat less sugar. Let’s face it—the stuff tastes good. It might make virtually everything you enjoy taste a little better. That’s the whole point of it. It’s why it’s so hard to stop eating sugar. Sugar was supposed to be a treat—something you’d consume on occasion in ...click here to read more

I don’t know about you, but I’m one of those people who just love drinking. I’m not talking about booze, either—just drinks in general. Coffee, water, and tea are staples. Sometimes I’ll treat myself to a cold beer, glass of wine, or lemonade. Either way, I’ve pretty much got a mug, glass, bottle, or can ...click here to read more

If you have high cholesterol, you should avoid foods with saturated fat, right? It seems like a pretty simple concept. Not so fast. What has been a general recommendation for years continues to come under scrutiny as a potential falsehood. Recent research is contributing to the growing evidence that dietary saturated fat may not pose ...click here to read more

Cultural narratives are pervasive in society, to say the least. Men are supposed to be big and strong and eat a lot of meat. Hunting animals and ingesting them as burgers, steaks, and hot dogs are all associated with masculinity and testosterone. But does that mean it’s true? Do men need meat to manufacture enough ...click here to read more

You might have no idea how much sugar you’re consuming each day, and that can be extremely dangerous. Cutting down on sugar intake is associated with far better health outcomes and lower risk for all kinds of chronic illnesses. Eating too much added sugar is linked to health risks like heart disease, fatty liver disease, ...click here to read more