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Ketogenic and low-carbohydrate diets have been the rage for quite some time. But they might help you do more than just lose weight. According to some new research, cutting carbs might slow, or prevent, brain aging. Your brain requires about 20% of your body’s total energy stores to function properly. The energy comes from two ...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

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

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

Many people who suffer from eating disorders also show signs of exercise addiction, according to new research. The study, led by Mike Trott of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), was published this month in the journal Eating and Weight Disorders – Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia, and Obesity. Trott and his team are the first to measure rates ...click here to read more

A high fiber diet that is relatively rich in plant protein could cause excess bloating, according to a new study. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health came to this conclusion after analyzing data from a clinical trial of 164 participants who follow a high fiber diet. The study published in the ...click here to read more

High-protein diets may be one of the latest diet trends, but a new study is raising the question of whether it leads to more plaque in the arteries. The research was conducted by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and published in the journal Nature Metabolism. Researchers have found that in mice, high ...click here to read more

Milk has a rather interesting standing when it comes to its place in a healthy diet. Some suggest it’s got a place, while others aren’t so sure. Perhaps more confusingly, both stances are backed by research. Two-percent fat cow’s milk is higher in calories than its one-percent or non-fat (skim) varieties. The fat comes from ...click here to read more

The other day, we looked at how tongue fat can be a major contributor to sleep apnea. In turn, this can make a fat tongue a risk factor in heart disease and stroke. But how do you lose fat? Fat loss is commonly at the top of the list when it comes to healthy lifestyle ...click here to read more

Being selective about what you eat takes on more importance when you’re diabetic. The difference between a right and wrong choice can have major consequences. But what does a healthy eating plan for a diabetic even look like? You might be surprised to learn that it doesn’t look very different from general dietary guidelines. Fruits, ...click here to read more

For many, the holidays are centered on food. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry, Yule log, eggnog, and various spirits not only help liven up the season, but they practically hold it up. If you’re struggling with weight, high blood sugar, or high blood pressure, the season can be especially difficult. It’s tough when you have your health ...click here to read more

There’s no simple way to put this: your nutritional needs change with age. The change comes from a bunch of reasons. You might not have the same appetite, food doesn’t taste as good, you have trouble chewing, or it gives you a bout of indigestion. And even if you’re still eating the way you always ...click here to read more

It is inevitable that as we age, we lose muscle mass. Research has shown that starting around the age of 35, the loss of muscle begins. Although regular exercisers still lose muscle as they age, those who do not exercise at all can lose as much as five percent of their muscle every decade. Loss ...click here to read more

It’s rich in antioxidants, water, and is associated with improved cognitive function, lower risk for neurodegenerative diseases, better mood, and anti-inflammatory effects. But is coffee healthy? It depends on who you are and what your overall lifestyle looks like. Like any other food or “superfood,” the benefits of coffee are purely contextual. In some cases, ...click here to read more