Emerging research is revealing how the microbiome not only affects digestion, but joint, skin, cardiovascular and immune health. Numerous studies also suggest that the health of our microbiome determines whether we are lean or obese. Here are some of the latest findings that scientists have discovered about the microbes that live on and in… Continue Reading
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Being in Love
You suddenly break out into a cold sweat. Your heart starts to race, your mouth goes dry, and you feel lightheaded. Funny how the symptoms of love often mimic the symptoms of illness. It’s not hard to see that falling in love has a strong effect on your body, but can you really be… Continue Reading
Too Many Americans Don’t Get Enough Sleep
Even after the rush of the holiday season, many of us feel like there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to get things done. Sacrificing sleep time and feeling run down seem to have become the norm, but it this true for everyone? Perhaps not everyone, but it is true for a… Continue Reading
Should I Take Fish Oil or Flax Seed Oil Supplement?
By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: I’ve heard about the benefits of taking Omega-3s but I’m not really sure if I should take flax seed oil or fish oil. Or, if I should take both supplements? Flax seed oil and fish oil belong to a class of supplements called Omega-3s. Taking an Omega-3… Continue Reading
Walnuts
Walnuts are plants in the tree nut family. This family also includes Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts and pistachios. Covering the walnut shell is a green husk that turns black after it falls off. Inside, you’ll find the two familiar round, rough, hard shells which are brown in color and… Continue Reading
Health Benefits of Coffee
With September 29th marked as National Coffee Day, look for national chains and local coffee houses offering free or discounted cups of coffee. In celebration of this day, now is a great time to learn more about coffee. Below, the basic facts about the coffee plant and coffee bean are reviewed. Then, the benefits… Continue Reading
AHA Recommends Upper Limit on Sugar Intake
The American Heart Association released today specific recommendations about the amount of sugars that can be consumed as part of a heart-healthy diet. The message? Americans need to cut way back on added sugars. The statement was published in Circulation, the official journal of the AHA. For the first time, the AHA established… Continue Reading
Least Fit Adults Benefit Most from Modest Exercise
Modest regular physical activity significantly reduces the risk of dying in the least fit individuals, a new study suggests. The study was published in this month’s Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. The study involved 4,384 participants with an average age of… Continue Reading