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Chronic inflammation is one of the major factors to obesity’s deadly medical complications. After all, pot-belly fat cells generate pro-inflammatory chemicals. For obese individuals acute exercise activates inflammatory triggers inside the body. Furthermore, obese...
So what’s the deal with iron? Is this metal truly worth its mettle? Iron is a two-edged sword. For a certainty, iron plays a huge role for the body’s health. Excessive amounts, though, can cause damage. Worldwide, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional...
Good, wholesome nutrition affords serious protection from prostate cancer. Here’s the evidence. Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer of men. The number of younger men diagnosed with prostate cancer has increased nearly 6-fold in the last 20 years. The...
The myriads of bacteria in the gut help the body digest food and stimulate the immune system, and they also impact your mood. Seriously, your intestines host 2000 different known species of bacteria. Each person has a different proportion of bacterial species and...
More than 45 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Now some concerns are arising about common meds used for them. So this article addresses the question, "What natural remedies help allergies?" Is Your Allergy Medication Affecting Your Brain? Benadryl is...
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. So, what can you do about it besides adopting a good lifestyle program of regular exercise, losing weight if obese, and enjoying a plant-based diet? 1. Eat red...
For optimal brain health and mental acuity, optimal nutrition is essential. The best diets are not only beneficial to the entire body, they look good and taste good! This blog examines the effects of food on brain health. How Are Your Connections? Synapses are...
Optimism leads to a hardiness that prolongs health. The Universities of Helsinki and Turku along with the University College of London did a large observational study assessing the protective effects of an optimistic outlook on health. They found that individuals who...
How you manage your muscles now might affect your future more than you realize! Because muscle strength is directly associated with functionality and independence, it is important to keep your muscles toned up, because shrinking skeletal muscle mass can lead to...
Tomatoes Reduce Obesity-Related risks Obesity is characterized by low-grade inflammation that fuels chronic disease. Tomatoes reduce at least three pro-inflammatory agents even in obesity. ((Ghavipour M. Tomato juice consumption reduces systemic inflammation in...