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12/06/2018 / By Tracey Watson

The COLLAPSE of health: New study finds that 88% of adults are metabolically diseased

Would it shock you to know that only 12 out of every 100 American adults is considered by experts to be metabolically healthy? This statistic should be a cause for grave concern to every single one of us, since metabolic health is the single biggest indicator of whether or not a person will develop one […]

10/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Plant-based diets and exercise can treat moderate to severe depression and anxiety

Countless studies have proven that following a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help maintain your physical health. But according to a study published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, a plant-based diet and physical activity can also help individuals with anxiety and depression. Diet, exercise, and your mental health The researchers involved in this group study set […]

09/08/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

How much physical exercise you do now will affect the learning ability of your future children

Our looks, intelligence quotient, and personality disposition are not the only things we inherit from our parents. A recent study shows that we get our capacity to learn from them as well. A recent study by Prof. André Fischer and his team from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Goettingen and Munich and […]

07/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Dubbed as “the master antioxidant,” glutathione is the key to a healthier immune system

Glutathione, often called “the master antioxidant,” can help neutralize toxins in the body. It also detoxifies the liver, gets rid of dangerous free radicals, and supports the overall functioning of the immune system. But while the body naturally creates the antioxidant, your glutathione production levels decrease as you age. (Related: The Vital Key to Maximum Antioxidant Activity is Glutathione.) What is glutathione? […]

06/26/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The 7 ages of appetite: Understand these phases to eat better and prevent obesity

Most people think that the desire to eat is driven by hunger. But appetite is not as simple as originally thought. Learning how it works and the seven phases it goes through over the years will help you make better decisions about what you eat and in the process, avoid diet-related problems such as obesity. […]

05/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A closer look at how obesity makes it easier for cancer cells to grow

If you want to lower your cancer risk, consider losing some weight. It’s a known fact that obesity is the second most common preventable cause of cancer and it’s also a great threat to our health. However, not much is known about how whole-body metabolism is linked to tumor formation. Experts are still trying to learn […]

05/18/2018 / By Ralph Flores

1 avocado a day for 6 months can improve brain function in senior citizens: Study

There’s a lot to be said of the health benefits of avocados. They are an excellent source of healthy unsaturated fats, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. In older adults especially, the fruits increase lutein levels in the brain and eyes which significantly improves cognitive functions, a study in the journal Nutrients reported. The study, conducted […]

05/17/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Walnuts reduce hunger and cravings by changing your brain

Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have found that walnuts can “trick” your brain into feeling full by activating an area in the brain that regulates hunger and cravings. The study, published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, is the first of its kind to directly explore the neurocognitive effects that the nuts have on the brain. “We […]

05/06/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Want stronger muscles? You need to exercise AND follow a reduced-calorie diet

Regular trips to the gym are not enough if you want to have those rippling muscles that make you the envy of those who want to look fit. You have to think beyond exercise and work on a healthy diet as well. This is the finding of a recent research on muscle performance in three […]

04/18/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Two sodas a day DOUBLE the risk of heart disease, study warns

The sun is bearing down on you so strongly on a hot summer day that you just have to quench your thirst. You’ve been running around that oval track for so long you can’t wait to reach out for something to drink. But let that drink be filtered water, and other healthier alternatives, not soda. Scientists […]

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