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
What can you do to prevent type 2 diabetes? Insulin resistance is your body’s early warning system. Look for it to find out if diabetes has its foot inside the door. Your doctor says that your fasting blood glucose (FBG) is “normal,” but nonetheless, a concentration of 90 mg/dL is above last year’s result. He … 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
Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a staple in many homes for baking and cleaning purposes. However, the uses of this household product do not stop there! Most people are not taking full advantage of all it has to offer. In its simplest description, baking soda helps regulate pH. If it mixes with either an … Read more
Nobody’s perfect. We miss workouts, cave into cravings, and sometimes with our busy schedules, it’s practically impossible to stay on track with our weight-loss goals. Many of you are looking for the “magic bullet” to jumpstart our metabolism and help our weight-loss efforts. Believe it or not, there are several safe, all-natural superfoods that can … Read more
Arthritis pain can be so bad that a walk to the bathroom can seem like struggling through a bed of nails –if only the nails were being hammered into your knees and back! Your body tells you to “sit down and rest” between every step. But that’s some horrible advice, no matter how well intentioned … Read more
Have a hefty weight loss goal? Consider walking, not running, toward your best new body. A recent British study found people who regularly walked for fitness—albeit at a fast pace—weighed less than those devoted to other types of physical activity, including running, swimming, and cycling.Though she’s tried everything from kettlebells to gyrokinesis, personal trainer and … Read more
You can find superfoods anywhere – they’re among the healthiest of foods because they contain so many of the nutrients that our bodies simply cannot produce on their own. Especially when it comes to the teeth, superfoods come in handy because of how they keep our dental health in check from morning until night. Now, … Read more