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You know that added and refined sugars are unhealthy. Sometimes it can be dizzying to keep track of all the ways. New research has uncovered yet another way refined sugars can out you in danger, and it’s something you might have never considered. It comes as little surprise that sugar intake is associated with weight ...click here to read more

You may not have thought much about testosterone in your younger years, particularly if you’re a woman. But as age advances, it can move closer to the top of your mind… particularly if you’re a man. Often regarded as the male sex hormone, testosterone is also essential to female health. Women have a lot less ...click here to read more

New research from the American Heart Association has found an alternative way to measure the risk of heart disease. Previously, body mass index (BMI) is what was used to calculate heart disease risk. However, this new study has found that abdominal obesity and excess body fat around the body’s midsection and organs can help determine ...click here to read more

Like many, I stopped going to the gym in February 2020 when it looked like North America was about to join the swaths of countries crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic. A little over a year later, and I have to say that I look and feel quite different from a physical standpoint. My muscles are ...click here to read more

Food swamps pull you in, down, and can lead to significant health troubles. But you can make it through by knowing how to identify and avoid them. Fast food restaurants, convenience stores, and advertisements for the products they sell are on almost every corner and the streets that connect them. And although this isn’t the ...click here to read more

If you’re not a breakfast person, you could be putting your health at risk. In fact, if you eat breakfast after 8:30 am, you could be at a higher risk for type-2 diabetes. Even if you’re following a popular intermittent fasting protocol. Brand new research found that eating breakfast before 8:30 am is associated with ...click here to read more

When you settle into a movie or watch your favorite team play, you might want to hold off on the snacks. It’s not so much about the extra calories but about how it could impact sleep. Eating in the evening doesn’t help your ability to sleep, even if it makes you feel tired. A big ...click here to read more

Protein consumption can be confusing, but one thing is for sure: you need it. Without it, your body has a difficult time building and maintaining muscle. When strength and muscle mass decline, the risk to your health goes way up. Recent research suggests protein intake should be about double the current recommendations, particularly for people ...click here to read more

Those who suffer from daily pain may have deficits in working memory. New research suggests that the usual pains of everyday life, such as backache and headaches, may impact the cognitive process of holding and manipulating information over short periods. Previous research has found that pain-related impairments in working memory depend on emotional distress. However, ...click here to read more

Your daily hunger hankerings could be holding you back from a good night’s sleep. The food you choose and when you eat it plays a significant role in sleep patterns and, in turn, overall health. Some obvious choices could be setting you back. An evening espresso or mowing down a pizza too close to bedtime ...click here to read more

By following a low carbohydrate diet, patients with type 2 diabetes may experience greater rates of remission. A study published in The BMJ Today found that compared to other recommended diets, a strict low carbohydrate diet that is followed for six months is the best option for those looking to manage their diabetes. According to ...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

The holidays don’t have the best reputation from a health perspective. Rich tourtiere, cakes, panettone, and other seasonal specialties are calorically dense and don’t exactly offer a ton of nutritional value. But hey, it’s once a year! Of course, not all holiday food is “bad” for you. Much of it is nutrient-dense and can easily ...click here to read more

Thanksgiving won’t look the same this year. Although the familiar faces likely won’t be sitting around your table, you can bet the familiar foods will. It’s unfortunate that Thanksgiving dinner gets such a bad reputation. It really isn’t deserved. Most of the items that make up the super meal are actually healthy superfoods. Having a ...click here to read more