If you aren’t taking statins, there is a good chance you know several people who do. After all, a quarter of the American population over the age of 45 takes one daily. Given their widespread use, you would think they are incredibly effective and safe, but nothing could be further from the truth – and … Continue reading Take it from a doctor: Heart surgeon says statins DO NOT work, can even increase risk of diabetes and obesity
Anti-inflammatory foods that prevent breast cancer
Experts suggest that the most effective way to lower cancer risk is by making healthy lifestyle changes. To boost your overall well-being, maintain a healthy weight and eat anti-inflammatory foods that can also help lower your risk of developing breast cancer. According to Alexandra Rothwell, a registered dietitian and a specialist in oncology nutrition, being overweight is … Continue reading Anti-inflammatory foods that prevent breast cancer
Pedal desks could help reduce the health risks associated with a sedentary workplace
Physical inactivity is linked to various health conditions, such as heart disease and obesity. According to the results of a study, the use of pedal desks in a sedentary workplace can help prevent these health risks. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst), was published in the journal Medicine & Science in … Continue reading Pedal desks could help reduce the health risks associated with a sedentary workplace
Obesity can make breast cancer cells more aggressive
Unlike women who maintain a healthy weight, women who are obese or overweight have a greater risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. According to a study, which was published in the journal Cell Metabolism, obesity can also make cancer cells more aggressive. The study involved a collaboration between researchers from Heidelberg University Hospital, Helmholtz Zentrum München, and Technische Universität … Continue reading Obesity can make breast cancer cells more aggressive
DASH Diet: A Vegetarian Meal Plan for Heart Health
Source: DASH Diet: A Vegetarian Meal Plan for Heart Health by Dr. Edward Group If you’ve been thinking about changing your diet in order to lose weight, lower your blood sugar or blood pressure, or just improve your overall health, you might have heard about the DASH Diet. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet was named … Continue reading DASH Diet: A Vegetarian Meal Plan for Heart Health
Curcumin significantly reduces inflammation in the body
Research has shown that supplementation with curcumin can reduce the negative effects of a high-fat diet. The study, which was published in theJournal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, looked at the beneficial effects of curcumin on inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance in high-fat fed rats. Researchers at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in India … Continue reading Curcumin significantly reduces inflammation in the body
Gut bacteria “signatures” predict how the body will respond to poor food choices, predicting risk for diabetes, heart disease
An animal study published in the journal Cell Reports has revealed that examining the chemical signatures present in gut bacteria and passed on to the urine may hold clues on how the body reacts to poor food choices. The scientific community has long established that various species of bacteria and other gut microbes work with the body’s own cells to … Continue reading Gut bacteria “signatures” predict how the body will respond to poor food choices, predicting risk for diabetes, heart disease
Eat more chocolate and drink more green tea: Polyphenols found to help prevent obesity
Polyphenols are a group of micronutrients that naturally occur in plants. Cocoa, coffee, green tea, and garcinia are some foods that are rich in polyphenols. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, these plant foods were revealed to help fight obesity. Obesity is the abnormal or excessive buildup of fat that may … Continue reading Eat more chocolate and drink more green tea: Polyphenols found to help prevent obesity
Here’s a laundry list of the disease-fighting effects of anthocyanins
It is often recommended to include greens in a person’s diet but people tend to forget about the red-orange and purple-blue fruits and vegetables. These foods are just as important since they are rich in anthocyanins that exhibit multiple health benefits. In the presence of harsh conditions, such as extreme cold, drought, and ultraviolet light, plants … Continue reading Here’s a laundry list of the disease-fighting effects of anthocyanins
The welsh onion can combat the effects of a high-fat diet
More than just a cooking ingredient, Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum) has been used as a traditional medicine for treating colds, influenza, abdominal pain, headache, and heart disease. Research has yet discovered another health benefit of this superfood. In the study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers revealed that it could also fight against … Continue reading The welsh onion can combat the effects of a high-fat diet
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