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11 common nutrient deficiencies include vitamins D, K2, B12, E, and A, omega-3, magnesium, iodine, calcium, iron, and choline Continue reading
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One in Twelve Men Are Color Blind: Take the Test
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Color blindness is said to affect about one in 12 men and one in 200 women worldwide 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
Boost Your Brain Health by Developing a Higher Purpose in Life, and Other Simple Brain-Boosting Strategies
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Personality traits like optimism and having a sense of purpose can benefit your health in a number of different ways, and ultimately help you live longer
One recent study found that having a sense of purpose reduced odds of Continue reading
Fast Food May Stunt Your Child’s Academic Performance
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Many kids are not getting the nutrients they need for optimal health and brain function; in the US nearly 40 percent of children’s diets come from added sugars and unhealthy fats Continue reading
7 Food Swaps That Will Make You Healthier
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As a general rule, organic foods are safer, and probably healthier, than conventional foods, for the simple fact that you’re ingesting fewer toxins
If you can only afford to buy some foods organic, make it organic grass-fed meats and butter. This will cut down on your exposure to toxic pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics Continue reading
The Paleo Diet—Is It Right for You?
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Humans today suffer more chronic and debilitating diseases than ever before. And there can be little doubt that our food choices play a major role Continue reading
Many Men Risk Their Health by Taking Testosterone When They Don’t Need It
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Testosterone plays many roles in men’s health. Besides affecting your sex drive, it also helps maintain muscle mass, bone density, red blood cells, and a general sense of well-being
Direct-to-consumer drug advertising is driving men to use testosterone when they’re really not good candidates for it Continue reading
Why Therapeutic Benefits of Coffee Do NOT Apply to Pregnant Women
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Research has shown that coffee—in moderation—may have a number of health-promoting properties. These therapeutic benefits do NOT apply to pregnant women, however
A recent observational study Continue reading
Ketogenic Diet Improves Insulin Sensitivity and Numerous Aging Markers
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A physician conducted a decade-long experiment on the health effects of a ketogenic diet, using himself as the laboratory rat; he experienced improvement in insulin sensitivity, body fat, lipids, blood sugar and other markers
A ketogenic diet requires Continue reading
How Agricultural Chemicals and Hospital Stays Contribute to Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer’s disease currently afflicts about 5.4 million Americans, including one in eight people aged 65 and over
Research suggests zinc deficiency can contribute to Alzheimer’s by promoting accumulation of clumps of defective proteins in your brain, which is one of the hallmarks of the disease Continue reading
What Country Tops the List of Healthiest Countries?
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- Japan ranked highest in the world for both female and male life expectancy
- The United States spends $2.7 trillion annually — TWICE the amount per person as most other industrialized nations – Continue reading