Having excess fat in your liver is associated with increased risk for a heart attack (The Lancet: Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Sept 20, 2021). A review of 36 studies on 5,802,226 middle-aged individuals with 99,668 cases of heart attacks, in a median follow-up period of 6.5 years, found that those with fatty liver disease had 1.5…
Some People in Greenland Absorb Sugar Differently
A genetic variation present in 2 to 3% of Greenland’s population makes them metabolize sugar differently and offers health benefits. According to a new study, gut bacteria and a unique diet that has nourished Greenlanders for millennia have provided them with a genetic variation that offers an incredible advantage. Two copies of a gene variant…
Florida Surgeon General Promotes Nutraceuticals for COVID
Florida’s new surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, has issued a statewide public service announcement in support of commonsense COVID prevention strategies such as optimizing your vitamin D, staying active, eating nutrient-dense foods, and boosting your immune system with supplements. Florida Health’s HealthierYouFL.org website now urges Floridians to “Talk to your health care provider about how…
Florida Surgeon General Promotes Nutraceuticals for COVID-19
Florida’s new surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, has issued a statewide public service announcement in support of commonsense COVID prevention strategies such as optimizing your vitamin D, staying active, eating nutrient-dense foods, and boosting your immune system with supplements. Florida Health’s HealthierYouFL.org website now urges Floridians to “Talk to your health care provider about how…
4 Habits That Could Be Accelerating Cognitive Decline
By now, you might be aware that a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet can hurt brain function and memory. But there is more to brain health than eating well and being active. There are several lifestyle habits that may be chipping away at brain health and accelerating cognitive decline. However, the good news is that…
How a Good Steak Dinner Might Protect Your Heart
How many times have you heard a meal of red meat, butter, eggs or other saturated fat-laden foods called “artery clogging” or “a recipe for a heart attack?” What if we have it all wrong and those fatty meals are actually protecting our hearts in the event of an attack? That seems to be the…
Raw Pomegranate Peace Pie
Raw desserts means you get to have your treats with all their natural enzymes and minerals. Taste great, feels great! Ingredients: Crust 1 Cup Almonds 1 Cup Pecans 1 Cup shredded Coconut 3 pitted Dates 1 teaspoon Coconut Butter 1 pinch of Celtic Sea Salt Filling 3 Cups Strawberries 3-5 Bananas 3 Tablespoons Honey 1…
Diabetes Skyrockets Amid a Pandemic of Sitting
New figures show that global diabetes prevalence has increased by 16 percent in the past two years, with 537 million adults (aged 20–79) now estimated to be living with the chronic condition. Over this same time period, COVID-19 has stopped us from doing some of the things that help prevent and manage diabetes. One of the ways…
Vitamin D Supplements May Reduce the Duration of the Common Cold
After a couple of years of mask-wearing, social distancing and hand sanitising, the common cold is back. And – according to some people – back with a vengeance. Some are calling it a “super cold” – others, “the worst cold ever”. Fortunately, there may be a way to reduce the duration of a cold: vitamin…
What You Need to Know When Your Joints Make Noise
A couple of years ago, I had a neck thing going on. Every time I turned my head to the left, I heard a funky, grinding sound. My neck was a little stiff, but not enough to explain the noise it was making. I began to worry that the noises coming from my neck were…
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