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04/20/2022

Vitamin K could help reduce or prevent age-related cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, a new rat study reveals.

Vitamin K could help reduce or prevent age-related cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's and other dementias, a new rat study reveals.

04/19/2022

Exercise during pregnancy reduces the risk of type-2 diabetes in offspring

A new study has demonstrated that maternal exercise during pregnancy improves the metabolic health of offspring, even when the mother is obese or on a high-fat diet. Physical exercise by the mother induces the placenta to secrete the key protein SOD3, resulting in a lowered risk of diabetes for the....

04/18/2022

Latest recommendations on how waist-to-height ratio can impact your health.

New health guidance on the need to keep your waist size to half your height to ensure healthy living was recommended by Bayes Business School eight years ago.

04/18/2022

Self-love is the foundation of health and wellness. Learn to love yourself.

04/15/2022

Researchers help develop rapid, reliable vitamin D test

A McMaster researcher is part of a team that has developed a more efficient way to screen for vitamin D deficiency that could become a tool in the fight against COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.

04/15/2022

Self-care isn’t just getting a massage, going to a hair salon or getting a facial. However, the real work can be done through less expected actions.

You become what you surround yourself with. Choose them carefully. Surround yourself with people who allow you to blossom.

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04/14/2022

Eating two or more servings of avocado weekly was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese, or processed meats was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to new research.

https://scitechdaily.com/30-year-study-finds-eating-two-servings-of-avocados-a-week-linked-to-lower-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease/

A 30-year study of more than 110,000 health professionals found that participants who ate at least two servings of avocado a week had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those who rarely ate avocados. Replacing animal products like butter, cheese, or bacon with avocado was also ass

04/13/2022

Just 5 Minutes of Daily Breath Training Improves Exercise Tolerance in Middle-Aged and Older Adults - https://scitechdaily.com/just-5-minutes-of-daily-breath-training-improves-exercise-tolerance-in-middle-aged-and-older-adults/

Despite the myriad known benefits of exercise, many middle-aged and older adults struggle to meet physical activity recommendations. New research finds potential for high-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) to help this population transition to a healthier lifestyle. The study wil

04/12/2022

Researchers Uncover How Sugar Substitutes (Artificial Sweeteners) Disrupt Liver Detoxification

In laboratory experiments, sweeteners impaired protein that rids the body of toxins and processes drugs. Results from a new study suggest that two sugar substitutes disrupt the function of a protein that plays a vital role in liver detoxification and the metabolism of certain drugs. These sugar s

04/12/2022

What you consistently do every day can impact your health and quality of life now and in the future.

When you consistently add nutrient-dense ingredients to your daily routine and reduce processed foods, you are nourishing and protecting your health and reducing your risk of diseases.

Whole foods in their most natural form carry an abundance of nutrients with disease fighting properties. In contrary, processed foods are typically loaded with refined sugar, low grade inflammatory vegetable oils and disgusting additives and fillers. In addition, processed foods are commonly higher in calories, low in fiber and lack any nutritional benefits.

The first step to changing your behavior is to be aware of what you do consistently. Start by making a plan with small and reasonable goals.

You can start by including a few whole and healthy ingredients into your weekly routine. If you are currently eating processed foods 3-4 times a week, try making a goal of reducing it to one to two meals a week. One step at a time and remember that change is a process and what’s really important is to be patient and stay on track.

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04/12/2022

Social relationships and mortality risk. The quality and quantity of individuals' social relationships has been linked not only to mental health but also to both morbidity and mortality.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20668659/

04/12/2022

A plastic chemical you can't escape is linked to cancer in children

Phthalates, common in plastics, have been linked to infertility and other mass public health issues