An experimental physiological study involving a small muscle called the soleus might be a wake-up call for anyone using their sedentary job or lifestyle as an excuse for poor metabolism. Subjects experienced distinct health benefits—including sustained elevated oxidative metabolism—from doing “soleus pushups” for hours while sitting. The soleus, one of 600 muscles in the human…
Strange, Nutritious, and Delicious: Jackfruit
Tropical fruits appear in markets each spring in much of the United States. Besides being refreshingly delicious, these foods have numerous bioactive compounds that help reduce inflammation, high blood pressure, and even one’s risk of developing cancer. One of the strangest-looking among them is jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), which is available from March through August and…
Study Linking Hydroxychloroquine to Increased Deaths Frequently Cited Even After Retraction
An Australian and Swedish investigation has found that among the hundreds of COVID-19 research papers that have been withdrawn, a retracted study linking the drug hydroxychloroquine to increased mortality was the most cited paper. With 1,360 citations at the time of data extraction, researchers in the field were still referring to the paper “Hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine…
3 Simple Ways to Remove Your Bloat
Much advice floats around relieving abdominal bloating but some health professionals have highlighted three natural ways to help people put an end to the uncomfortable sensation of a bloated belly. A short-term disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract, bloating is generally characterized by an excess buildup of gas, air, and fluids in the stomach. As the…
Exercise as a Beacon of Hope for Post-Stroke Recovery
Each year, the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans change dramatically because of unexpected strokes. Survivors often face the daunting task of overcoming physical and cognitive deficits. The road to recovery can be long and challenging, but new research illuminates a crucial aid in this journey: exercise. A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Network…
The Bombshell Report That Could Change Our Water
In this series, we explore the contentious findings surrounding fluoridation of the U.S. public water supply, and answer the question of whether water fluoridation poses a risk and what we should do about it. Previously: An ongoing lawsuit brought against the EPA by the Fluoride Action Network has uncovered concerning admissions from both EPA and…
Suppressed Government Report Is Ground Zero in Battle Over Water Fluoridation
In this series, we explore the contentious findings surrounding fluoridation of the U.S. public water supply, and answer the question of whether water fluoridation poses a risk and what we should do about it. Previously: An ongoing lawsuit brought against the EPA by the Fluoride Action Network has uncovered concerning admissions from both EPA and…
Could Magnolia Tree Bark Rival Vaccines in the Fight Against COVID-19?
Researchers in the Netherlands have uncovered that honokiol, a compound found in the bark of magnolia trees, has the capacity to stop the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus within the body. The study, published on May 22 in Microbiology Spectrum, an esteemed publication of the American Society for Microbiology, offers an innovative approach to the…
The Vax-Gene Files: An Accidental Discovery
Commentary In 1928 scientist Alexander Fleming returned to his laboratory after a 2-week holiday. A petri dish of bacteria accidentally left on the lab bench, somehow became cross-contaminated with Penicillium notatum mould. Fleming noticed the mould inhibited the growth of the bacteria. This accidental discovery marked the dawn of the antibiotic era and a turning point in…
4 Surprising and Healthy Things Happen to Your Body When You Stop Drinking Beer
Beer drinking is often intertwined with cultural practices such as the corporate “happy hour” or global beer festivals, like the world-famous Oktoberfest, highlighting the beverage’s significance in society. Beer, which is made with grains, hops, and yeast, has some nutritional elements like potassium, magnesium, B vitamins, dietary fiber, selenium, and protein, all of which contribute to human health….
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