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One of the Most Harmful Ingredients in Processed Foods

It’s found in nearly everything you eat, but there are very good reasons to steer clear of it. This ‘homegrown’ oil creates chaos and dysfunction in your cells, and studies link it to tumors, diabetes, decreased immune function, obesity, asthma, heart disease, and more. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Two of the most harmful ingredients in processed foods…


Study Links Popular Food Additive to Colon Cancer

A new peer-reviewed article by a team of 15 scientists based in Mexico sheds light on the toxicity of a popular food additive often used as a whitening pigment. The article, published in the journal Toxicology in August 2022, “Food Grade Titanium Dioxide Accumulation Leads to Cellular Alterations in Colon Cells After Removal of a…


‘Impressive, Enlightening, Imaginative’: Austin Audience Applauds Shen Yun

AUSTIN—Some of the earliest arts were used to revere the gods, but nowadays, “you don’t normally see art and faith together,” said Aida Ramirez, who enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Long Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 7. The name “Shen Yun” means “the beauty of divine beings dancing,” and the company’s…


A Classical Dancer’s Perspective on Shen Yun’s ‘Exquisite, Excellent’ Dancers

ATLANTA—Shen Yun translates into “the beauty of divine being dancing,” and on Jan. 7 at the Atlanta Symphony Hall, a former classical dancer explained just how accurate the company’s name was. Lauren Lukert, a classical ballerina for two decades, was blown away by Shen Yun‘s dancers. She attended a performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts with her…


Simple Sole Care Can Enhance Health

Our feet have the ability to communicate a great deal of vital information, not just about the world around us but also about our own bodies and how we navigate through space. But it’s hard to hear what they have to say when they are shoved into shoes most of the day. Feet have more…


Those Side Effects on TV Drug Ads May Lure Customers

“One of the most perplexing aspects of the ubiquitous direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug advertisements is the seemingly endless recitation of side effects in drug ads,” cardiology expert Larry Husten stated in an opinion piece on MedPage Today. “The list is, alternatively, horrifying, boring, concerning, and silly. It is reasonable to wonder how these ads, with their interminable…


3 Herbs to Improve Memory and Cognitive Function

Our human brains are amazing. This complex organ is our command center. The function of our cognitive, sensory, social, emotional, behavioral, and learned skills relies on our brain health. White matter, grey matter, blood vessels, and nerves—the human brain is about 60 percent fat. The remaining 40 percent is a combination of water, protein, carbohydrates, and salts….


Marijuana Use Increases the Complications after Heart Attack or Procedures

People who have suffered a heart attack or received cardiac intervention should steer clear of marijuana. According to new research from the American Heart Association, smoking marijuana increases the risk of complications after cardiovascular procedures. Marijuana users were also more likely to be readmitted to the hospital for recurrent heart attack or coronary procedures. As…


I’m a Ph.D. Health Science Writer, and I Do These Five Practices to Improve My Own Health

“So, what do you do for a living?” the young woman sitting next to me on the airplane asked. “I’m a science writer,” I explained. She looked intrigued. “What do you write about?” “Mostly health and wellness,” I said. “Wow,” she answered. “You must be really healthy!” My seatmate, who had recently graduated from college,…


Who Is and Isn’t Suited to Barefoot Running? and If I Want to Try, How Do I Start?

You might have noticed a buzz on social media about barefoot running, with many proponents breathlessly describing it as the most natural way to run. But not everyone is a fan. The claims made about going barefoot can range from, “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done” to “I tried it and now I’m in…