A new study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston offers important insight into how Alzheimer’s disease begins within the brain. The researchers found a relationship between inflammation, a toxic protein and the onset of the disease. The study also identified a way that doctors can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s by looking … Read more
For people who want to control their weight or reduce their intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat; tap water may be the drink that the doctor ordered. A new study that examined the dietary habits of more than 18,300 U.S. adults found the majority of people who increased their consumption of plain water — … Read more
Hunger suddenly strikes. You need food, and you need it now. You rummage for that long-lost candy bar buried somewhere in your desk—anything to get a sugar fix. That rapid rise in blood glucose, along with the attendant release of the “feel-good” hormone serotonin, may make you feel better in the short term, but when your … Read more
Its name isn’t sexy, and neither are its living arrangements. Probiotics, which are live microorganisms (read bacteria) that are added to your gut, sound like some sort of squirming critter you’d rather steer clear of. But because of their supposed powers to soothe stomachs and boost immunity, probiotics have become increasingly popular. And that’s a … Read more
Eating heart-friendly foods and getting adequate exercise may be all you need to prevent heart disease, but what about people who already have one or more risk factors? Depending on individual circumstances and test scores, the new cardiologists will devise a course of supplements and nutrients to address specific problems. (Note that many of these … Read more
By Jacob Teitelbaum Does this sound like you: irritable when you’re hungry, sudden periods of intense food cravings, exploding over little mistakes or problems? Welcome to the world of adrenal exhaustion. Our adrenal glands make the stress hormones, adrenaline, and cortisol. Excess stress can exhaust your adrenal gland, leaving you feeling anxious and irritable, tired—sometimes … Read more
Thorough hand washing and sanitizing are now second nature thanks to COVID-19, but a new study has also highlighted the dangers of an open toilet lid, uncovered rubbish bins and defective plumbing drains in spreading infections in public washrooms. A global review of the risks of bacterial and viral transmission in public bathrooms has found … Read more
It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t like ketchup. It’s an essential component of any fried ensemble, hot dogs wouldn’t be the same without it, and a good dollop of the stuff will go a long way towards making a dull burger a whole lot tastier. There are people that literally don’t go anywhere without … Read more
You get worried when it doesn’t arrive and when it does, you pray for it to end soon, we are talking about the periods. Menstrual cycle, which is a biological process controlled by the rise and fall of hormones in women, includes a series of changes, which prepare your body for a possible pregnancy. It … Read more
Yep, that’s right, chocolate: that oh-so-indulgent treat that makes women around the world swoon. But it’s not the convenience store candy bar or the box of chocolate-covered cherries that best support your heart. It’s the dark and cocoa powder varieties that work best. When you surf the shelves for the best chocolate, keep this in … Read more