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08/29/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

You won’t believe what happens to your brain when you eat junk food

You may be eating yourself stupid, according to some newly published research. A 2015 study has found that people exposed to a typical Western diet, which is high in processed food, sugar, fats, and salt, have smaller hippocampi compared to those who had a healthier, more well-balanced diet of fruits, fish, and vegetables. Around 250 elderly patients […]

08/02/2018 / By Janine Acero

How sleep habits affect weight goals: Survey reveals the ideal sleep schedule for shedding pounds

Millions of adults are missing out on sleep, which leads to unhealthy lifestyle habits – such as excessive eating – in turn leading to a plethora of adverse health effects. A new survey reveals that a good night’s sleep, partnered with good eating habits, are the keys to successfully shedding those unwanted pounds and avoiding […]

07/21/2018 / By Russel Davis

No magic pill: Studies prove once again diet and exercise achieve greater weight loss

Dieting alone may not always lead to significant weight loss, as was clearly demonstrated in a testimonial by Georgie Thomas of Adelaide in Australia. The 26-year-old Australian was 82 kilos at her heaviest and wore a size 14. Thomas admitted that she had always been petrified of the idea of going to the gym, and so […]

07/20/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

What you need to know before you begin a water-only fast

Water-only fasting is known to provide many health benefits. However, there is not much research on how safe it is. Therefore, researchers from the U.S. conducted a comprehensive review of the safety of water-only fasting. In the study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the research group assessed the adverse events that happened […]

06/21/2018 / By Russel Davis

Making sure baby gets the best: Researchers evaluate how a mother’s diet impacts the quality of breast milk

A mother’s dietary habits and chemical exposure may greatly affect the quality of her breast milk and pose a threat to her baby, according to a study published in the Journal of International Scientific Publication. A team of researchers at the Babes-Bolyai University in Romania examined breast milk samples from 169 nursing mothers from urban and rural locations of […]

05/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The ketogenic diet is not good for people with existing thyroid problems…but here’s what you can try instead

Although the ketogenic diet has been effective for losing weight in some people, it may not be good for people with thyroid problems. This is because the thyroid requires glucose to make necessary hormones and to transform inactive forms into active, usable ones; but a ketogenic diet does not provide the right form of energy […]

09/13/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

It usually takes over seven years before doctors diagnose women with this common condition

Despite being described as a relatively common condition, endometriosis — a disease that affects women’s reproductive systems — is especially difficult to diagnose. On average, a proper diagnosis is given only seven and a half years after women first start experiencing symptoms, Independent.co.uk reported. Additionally, 40 percent of women with the condition had to see a […]

04/17/2017 / By Russel Davis

Destroy diabetes with a diet that encourages gut bacteria

Following a specialized diet, one that yields high levels of the short-chain fatty acids acetate or butyrate, may keep type-1 diabetes in check, an animal study found. Short-chain fatty acids are touted as the main products of dietary fiber fermentation, and have been associated with a host of health benefits. On the other hand, type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune […]

09/22/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

The Not So Obvious Reasons You May Not Be Reaching Your Health Goals

(WomensFitnessFocus.com) You’ve been working hard to reach your health and fitness goals, but something is keeping you from hitting them. You’ve done your best to eat cleanly and watch your intake carefully, yet you aren’t losing the weight that you expected. What is going on? Unfortunately, you are probably experiencing some “hidden” reasons that prevent […]

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