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It is no surprise that consuming processed foods can lead to poor heart health. But new preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions shows the alarming rate at which processed foods can decrease heart health. Ultra-processed foods account for more than half of an average American’s daily calories. And these foods have ...click here to read more

This probably isn’t the best time of the year to tell you this: but these Holiday evening feasts are not doing any good for blood pressure, cholesterol levels, or other indicators of heart health. A new study is adding to a growing list of research that suggests when, not just what, you eat can influence ...click here to read more

Your gut is a magical place. There are tens of trillions of bacteria in your gut doing work. They can either help you break down and absorb nutrients, silence inflammation and promote immunity, clear up brain fog, or they can do the opposite. And although genetics may have a small role in what’s happening in ...click here to read more

This time of year, viruses are everywhere you turn. They’re all over the surfaces on the planes you fly to visit family, the gifts you’re picking up at the mall, and the ladle that pours the eggnog. Oh, and if you have young grandchildren… It’s no surprise that the flu season coincides with the holidays. ...click here to read more

The theory of energy balance is under some serious scrutiny, and it could change the paradigm of how to treat the obesity epidemic. Managing weight is pretty simple if you think about it: match energy input with output and things should stabilize. Take in less than you exert, weight should go down. More, and expect ...click here to read more

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re aware that weight influences several health conditions. High body weight is often associated with high cholesterol, inflammation, joint pain, and a number of other chronic illnesses. Of course, being liberated from the rock also means you’ve heard a million-and-one gurus promising quick and healthy fat loss. But ...click here to read more

I’m sure you heard all about it a few years ago: sugar taxes and bans were the talk of the country. A new study is showing just how well it worked. It appears that when people don’t have easy access to sugary drinks like sodas, fruit punch, and energy drinks, they don’t miss them—and it ...click here to read more

Research has found yet another reason to follow a healthy diet, as it lowers the risk of kidney disease. This connection was found in people with diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy, as they may be less likely to develop chronic kidney disease. Those who don’t get enough of these foods ...click here to read more

Here’s one for the ages: your Thanksgiving food coma might be good for your brain. We’ve all been there, am I right? The second round of turkey, stuffing, and green beans leave you on the ropes before a generous slice of pumpkin pie delivers the knockout punch. Before you know it, you’re down on the ...click here to read more

Are you eating enough protein? Even if you’re following the recommended guidelines for protein intake, there is a growing body of evidence suggesting that you’re still short. Guidelines indicate that about 10 percent of daily calories come from protein, but you should probably be getting way more than that. Especially if you are older or ...click here to read more

With all the fad diets currently being pushed on the market, it is hard to know what type is the best to help lower heart disease risk. While everyone knows that maintaining healthy body weight is one key to preventing cardiovascular disease, even experts don’t agree on the best way to achieve that goal. Some physicians ...click here to read more

Those trying to lose weight who exercise regularly and restrict calories could be putting their bone health at risk, according to a new study. This new research looked at what happens to bone marrow fat and overall bone health when restricting calories. This new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research shows ...click here to read more

Eat right, exercise, and you’ll lose weight, right? Perhaps. But diet is only part of the equation. Sometimes there is more than meets that eye when it comes to body fat, weight gain, and the health risks associated with an expanding waistline. Stress can play a significant role in what you eat, how you eat, ...click here to read more

Barbecue sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, and soy sauce go with the grill, don’t they? Or maybe not just the grill: they are staples for garnishing your meats, poultry, and fish. But for the most part, they don’t carry much nutrition. Barbecue sauce and ketchup are high in sugar—and we all know what that can do—while mayo ...click here to read more