While we all know that certain types of cancers are linked to several unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking, there are others triggered by our poor culinary choices. When you constantly eat junk food and make bad food decisions, you’re literally one step closer to developing one of the deadliest illnesses in the United …
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A good night’s sleep seems impossible for you? Well… you’re not alone. Insomnia is actually affecting about 30 percent of US adults. Plus, this sleep disorder can be triggered by a wide range of factors such as medication, medical conditions, and unhealthy habits, so it’s not just about stressful life events. In some cases, food …
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How healthy are your eating habits? Following a healthy eating pattern is easier said than done, however, we all want to be (and stay) healthy for as long as possible. So, bear in mind that what we put on our plates has a significant impact on both physical and mental health. Try to make healthy …
“So… what is cholesterol after all?” It is a fatty substance your liver produces in order to promote the formation of cell membranes, vitamin D, and several hormones. However, it can’t do it all by itself. Cholesterol is unable to take a trip through your blood on its own, that’s when lipoproteins enter the ring. …
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Gout has many root causes. It appears when your body produces way too much uric acid—and, unfortunately, it has numerous triggers. From health conditions such as a seemingly innocent dehydration to an inherited disorder such as hypothyroidism, gout can be triggered by a wide range of health issues, but it can also be caused by …
We all know that avoiding certain types of foods can be really difficult, especially when they taste really delicious. Even though it is not correct to say that what is bad for me may be bad for you as well – actually, there are some generally bad and good foods and we can say it …
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If you want to live a long and healthier life, you need to improve your brain health, and you can actually do this if you eat certain foods. That being said, brain functions can be improved and stimulated by eating certain healthy foods, and their effects have been scientifically proven. “You are what you eat …
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There are a lot of both healthy and inexpensive food choices at Costco, that’s why, next time you go shopping, take a closer look at the products you’re about to read in this article. If registered dietitians eat them, they must be good. From mixed nuts to protein shakes, Costco has many great deals you …
When the wallets get emptier, the buffets get crowded… and this is quite understandable if we take into consideration that more and more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. It is really hard to eat healthy on a tight budget, however, in some cases, there’s no excuse. For instance, you can make your own mashed …
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Depression is one of the most common diseases of our century; more and more people struggle with it every single day. To be precise, around 17.3 million American adults had at least one major depressive episode (and that number is really concerning). Daily stressors such as financial issues can have huge consequences on our health …
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Unfortunately, only 40 percent of cancers in the United States can be preventable. However, giving up on the unhealthy habits in your life might help you see more clearly the light at the end of the tunnel. Your diet should be the first major change in your life, especially when you are a cancer patient. …
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Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day as our mothers used to tell us? Well…according to science, it depends. For example, a recent study published in BMJ, found that when referring to weight and energy intake, eating breakfast does not help with weight loss, nor does skipping breakfast contribute to weight gain. …
