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COVID-19 is taking over the continent. Schools have closed, major sporting events have been canceled or suspended, and people are being urged to avoid large crowds. And if you have a heart condition, you could be at even greater risk of being gripped by the illness. Early information out of China, where the pandemic originated, ...click here to read more

There is a lot to think about these days when it comes to your health. Common flu symptoms, for example, could indicate a COVID-19 infection. But it could also be a result of your new diet. In the past few years, countless people from all age groups have flocked to a keto diet. It’s popular ...click here to read more

A new study is showing some promising results that, in the future, lettuce could hold the key to bone health. Diabetes is a condition that presents a series of problems for the body. One of the problems of this condition, marked by drastic fluctuations in blood sugar, is weaker bones and an increased risk of ...click here to read more

When you think about inflammation, blood sugar, and metabolic stressors, where do you look? Your plate, fridge, and pantry, right? Of course you do. That’s where most of the culprits for type-2 diabetes and its associated conditions enter your life. But not all of them do. There is some evidence suggesting that you could potentially ...click here to read more

The relationship between egg consumption and certain health issues such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) has long been a topic of intense debate in the scientific community. But, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be ...click here to read more

Consuming a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, and soy could lower the risk of stroke compared to meat-eaters. New research published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, Neurology shows a vegetarian diet was beneficial and reduced the risk of ischemic stroke even after adjusting for known risk factors. Study author Chin-Lon ...click here to read more

You might be guilty of approaching aging from the outside in. You’re certainly not alone. Skincare, hair treatments, and more are usually marketed as the preservers of youth. But if you’re in middle age, you might want to consider refocusing your efforts on what’s happening inside of you. Internal health is the real key to ...click here to read more

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is here, and it’s likely only a matter of time before it’s in your community. If that’s not scary, think about this: if you’re quarantined in your home for two weeks, what are you going to eat? Frozen pizza, TV dinners, canned soups, and sugary snacks do not lend themselves to battling illness ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has previously been linked to heart failure, but new research has found that obesity could be the real culprit. It is the excess weight that causes fatty liver disease, which has been found to lead to heart failure. Dr. Lisa VanWagner of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago ...click here to read more

Food choices can fight or promote inflammation. And although reaching for a pill may help quell a headache or arthritic flare-up, they won’t do the job in preventing heart disease, type-2 diabetes, or future flare-ups. To get those anti-inflammatory benefits, your best bet might be an anti-inflammatory diet. Chronic low-grade inflammation is associated with a ...click here to read more

The idea of the “diet” has changed over the years. It used to be about cutting back calories to lose weight. Now a diet is more about food quality and boosting overall health. I’d say that’s a good switch of focus. No one wants to slice calories every day so they feel dizzy and hungry. ...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

It’s quite possible that no seasoning gets a worse rap than salt. But why? Is it really that much of a risk to your health? I actually feel a bit bad for salt. It gets blamed for high blood pressure and heart attacks and has been vilified for years. What’s scary is that some people ...click here to read more

Poor sleep has been shown to increase the risk level of heart disease, and new research is helping to explain the connection. The study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center is providing new insight into how sleep quality can affect the quantity and type of food that women consume when sleep deprived. Previous studies have ...click here to read more