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Magnesium-Rich Foods and Why You Need Them
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You may have a low level of magnesium in your diet that is preventing you from reaping important health benefits Continue reading
Statins are a SCAM: International study confirms cholesterol does NOT predict heart disease
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If you’ve been trying to keep your cholesterol down in hopes of avoiding a heart attack, you might be barking up the wrong tree. That’s because an international study has shown that LDL cholesterol does not actually predict a person’s risk of heart disease after all. This also means that the statin drugs that so many people take around the world to lower their cholesterol are likely useless as well.
Spirulina: A vegetarian- and vegan-friendly source of protein plus other health benefits
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Following a vegetarian or vegan diet may be difficult for some. After all, there are some nutrients that you can only find in animal-based food products. In addition, only a few plant-based foods are capable of providing protein, an essential nutrient that helps build and repair body tissues, among other functions. Fortunately, vegetarians and vegans can rely on dietary supplements to meet their daily protein requirements. One of the best protein sources for people who don’t eat animal products is spirulina.
Eat This Crunchy Veggie to Fight Metabolic Syndrome
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Metabolic syndrome is on the rise due to fast-food diets and inactivity, but you can fight back by adding more celery to your diet. This unassuming vegetable contains a surprising blend of antioxidants, flavonoids and other phytochemicals that work together, tackling metabolic syndrome via multiple pathways Continue reading
Blood pressure control could slow age-related brain damage
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE
- 1 in 3 American adults has high blood pressure, which increases your risk for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and dementia
- 95% of seniors between the ages of 60 and 90 have lesions in the white matter of their brains, and those with high blood pressure tend to have more white matter lesions and a higher risk for dementia in their later years
- Recent research suggests intensive blood pressure treatment to reach a systolic blood pressure goal of 120 mm Hg can limit the progression of age-related brain damage, thereby lowering your risk for dementia
- While those in the intensive treatment group suffered less brain damage (lesions) over time, they ended up losing a greater total volume of brain matter. The cause for this discrepancy is unknown, and it’s unclear what the clinical significance might be
- Clinical blood pressure guidelines now call for a blood pressure goal of 120/80. Elevated blood pressure or prehypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure between 120 and 129. Stage 1 high blood pressure is 130 and 139 systolic, and 80 to 89 diastolic. Stage 2 high blood pressure is anything over 140 systolic and 90 diastolic
10 Things Your Nails Can Reveal About Your Health
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Vertical ridges or white spots on your nails are usually harmless
If your nails curve upward with a spoon-like appearance it may be due to iron-deficiencyanemia, hemochromatosis (excess iron absorption), heart disease, or hypothyroidism Continue reading
Why the Obesity Trend Continues to Climb Unabated in the U.S.
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Obesity rates continue to climb in the US; 38 percent of American adults were obese as of 2014, up from 35 percent in 2011/2012, and 32 percent in 2003/2004
Factors contributing to mounting obesity rates include processed food diets, Continue reading
About Almonds: Raw or Rocket Fuel? Take Your Pick
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Almonds labeled “raw” in the United States are harboring a scary secret. Here’s how you can avoid it.
Are almonds safe to eat? (And the question is relevant for the now almost ubiquitous almond milk Continue reading
New Scientific Analysis Confirms Saturated Fats Have No Link to Heart Disease
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For decades, saturated fat has been wrongfully blamed for causing heart disease, but over 70 published studies overwhelmingly dispute this Continue reading
Alzheimer’s — A Disease Fed by Sugar
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Mounting research suggests Alzheimer’s disease is intricately connected to insulin resistance; even mild elevation of blood sugar is associated with an elevated risk for dementia Continue reading
Are Sleep Problems Making Your Health Problems Worse?
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40 percent of Americans are sleep deprived; many get less than five hours of sleep per night. Insufficient sleep has been linked to a wide variety of health problems, including pain, heart disease, and cancer Continue reading
Early Menopause Linked to Chemicals
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Most women probably don’t want to be rushed into menopause. But that seems to be what’s happening thanks to our modern soup of environmental chemicals.
It’s estimated that we live in a world saturated with over 80,000 man-made chemicals. They’re in pharmaceuticals, Continue reading
Toxic Tooth—How a Root Canal Could Be Making You Sick
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Bacteria harbored in root canal teeth and surrounding bone release potent toxins Continue reading
Why You May Be Better Off Ignoring Conventional Cholesterol and Low-Fat Diet Guidelines
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A low-fat diet and statin medication is a recipe for chronic health problems, as both strategies actually promote cardiovascular problems
2011 guidelines for Continue reading