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Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers investigated the glucose-modulating effects of...
Hugo Francisco de Souza


Salt vs. Sugar: Which is the Real Culprit?
I don’t think it’s any surprise that the number one killer in America is heart disease. Nor is it a surprise that high blood pressure, or...
Health-Digest


Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
Don’t Overdo Certain Medications NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen and naproxen. They can damage your...
Paul Frysh


Brain Supplements That Do and Don’t Work
Take a Pill, Protect Your Memory? "Improves memory." "Sharpens focus." These are just some of the claims you may see on the supplements...
Barbara Brody


11 Foods That Are Good for Your Liver
Diet plays a key role in maintaining liver health. Many foods contain compounds that have been shown to help improve liver enzymes,...
Katherine Marengo LDN


10 Simple Habits That Lead to Better Memory, According to Neuroscience Rule No. 1: 'If you rest, you rust.'
Some of the biggest fears business owners confide when you get them talking include: Fear that they won't be as professionally successful...
BILL MURPHY JR


9 longevity experts share their best advice for creating healthy habits that can help you age well
With every turn of the calendar year comes a slew of pledges to sleep more, get moving, and shape up. But longevity and aging experts are...
ALEXA MIKHAIL


The 4 critical nutrients missing in most American diets
Even though studies show a solid half of all U.S. adults consider healthy eating a top priority, the standard American diet falls short...
MEGAN MEYER


10 Delicious Ways to Sneak in More Veggies
Most of us could do a much better job of working vegetables into our daily diet. Enjoy these easy and delicious recipes to use more...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.


Why Are We So Fat?
There is no way to sugar-coat it (no pun intended): Americans are fat. Over 160 million Americans are either overweight or obese. Even...
Health-Digest


Heart Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
Chest Pain 1/14 This is the most common sign of a heart attack, but it's not always a crushing, sudden pain. It could be more of an...
Regina Boyle Wheeler


The Truth About Vitamin D’s Health Benefits
Vitamin D and Depression Experts aren’t sure if a lack of it leads to depression or if it’s the other way around. But studies show a link...
Rachel Reiff Ellis


Early Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
How can you tell if you have diabetes? Most early symptoms are from higher-than-normal levels of glucose, a kind of sugar, in your blood....
Terri D'Arrigo


How Aging Affects Your Immune System
Does it seem like you get sick more than you did when you were younger. When you are under the weather, does it take you longer to feel...
Camille Noe Pagán


Surprising Signs You're Not Moving Enough
You're Constipated When you move more, your colon moves more, and it's easier to poop on schedule. Healthy muscle tone in your abs and...
Rachel Reiff Ellis


The Link Between Diet and Happiness
On this forum in the past, I have written about how your diet can affect your brain’s actual health. Today I would like to address the...
Health-Digest


12 Ways Too Much Sugar Harms Your Body
The Bitter Side of Sugar Your body digests those carbs slowly so your cells get a steady supply of energy. Added sugars, on the other...
Regina Boyle Wheeler


Simple Steps to Boost Bone Health
Strong Bones For Life Weak and brittle bones don’t have to be part of aging. Your bones are a living tissue that rebuilds itself. Your...
Paul Frysh


The Skinny on Dairy: Is It Good or Bad for You?
Are you as confused as I am about whether or not dairy is good for you? This is one of those food groups that seems to fall in and out of...
Health-Digest


Treat Inflammation through Food Choices
Any time we see the term “inflammation,” we think of negative health issues. In reality, when our bodies are working the way they are...
Health-Digest


Tackle these health issues to reduce risk of early dementia, study says
Cognitive decline can begin years before signs of dementia set in, which for some can be as early as age 30, a condition known as...
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN


Do Cheat Meals Help or Hurt Your Diet?
Indulging in that fried chicken or deep-dish pizza you really want can be a healthy move — if you do it the right way. Find yourself...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.


9 Top Questions About Lower Back Pain, Answered
You don’t just have to grin and bear it. Find out what might be causing your lower back pain — and what treatments can help. For seniors,...
Elizabeth Millard


10 Ways to Sneak More Protein Into Your Diet
Protein becomes even more important as we age. Follow these stealthy ways to give your meals an extra dose. Getting enough protein is...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.
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