Why is it so important to consume gut-healthy foods? Well, in order for your body to effectively digest food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste, you need a balanced gut microbiome. A healthy gut also helps bolster your immune system and maintain a healthy response to inflammation. In fact, many of the diseases that commonly afflict...
It’s almost impossible to walk down a grocery store aisle nowadays without seeing an array of high-protein products. From protein shakes to protein-enriched cereals and health bars, we are constantly encouraged to consume a high-protein diet. While this type of diet does come with its health benefits, is there more to this story than we...
The world of wellness and nutrition, particularly the online world of these, is saturated with a lot of loose claims, misinterpreted studies, and overinflated claims. Two food items that have been touted as being powerful healing tools are cinnamon and honey. The question is, how many of these claims actually hold any truth to them...
Not everyone responds well to existing stimulant medications, which makes finding an effective treatment for ADHD challenging. A new clinical trial, however, has shown that a drug called solriamfetol can reduce ADHD symptoms by a significant 45%. Considering that this condition affects around 15.5 million American adults, finding a treatment that is effective and safe...
John Cena, one of the most recognizable faces in entertainment and professional wrestling, recently opened up about a deeply personal and alarming chapter in his life. The 47-year-old actor and WWE superstar revealed that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer not once but twice. Speaking candidly about the experience, Cena admitted, “That phone call...
Foodborne illnesses commonly come with stomach upset, vomiting, and fevers. However, they can become serious, leading to other health issues, like meningitis, kidney damage, arthritis, brain and nerve damage. The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that every year about 48 million Americans get a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die....
Older adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face a higher risk of developing age-related dementias like Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from the University of Geneva have discovered that they distribute abnormal iron levels similarly in specific brain regions of individuals with dementia-like disorders. This may shed light on the puzzling connection of iron in the brain and...
Approximately one in every nine Americans, equating to more than 11% of the population, is living with diabetes. In fact, one in nine people around the world are living with diabetes in general. This means that hundreds of millions of people have been diagnosed and are attempting to control their diabetes. This does not include...
There are numerous forms of magnesium, which are critical for over 300 metabolic functions in the body. These various forms of magnesium, in which some are better for treating particular conditions and symptoms than others. It benefits health by improving blood sugar levels, blood pressure and reducing anxiety. These critical functions include the production of...
High cholesterol is one of the most dangerous health problems you can have. It can lead to heart attack, stroke, and early death. Despite how dangerous it is, tens of millions of Americans have high cholesterol, and many of them don’t even know it. Interestingly enough, there are signs of high cholesterol that you can...
A new study by the Institute of Biomedical Engineering has discovered that studying leg muscle blood flow may help detect cardiovascular disease early. This method was found to be more effective than existing tests and can potentially result in earlier treatments. The earlier doctors can predict heart failure in a patient, the better a patient’s...
Dominique McShain, a vibrant 21-year-old from New Zealand, was living what many would call a typical young adult life. She studied psychology, recently got married, and had a bright future ahead. But just before her 21st birthday, everything changed. She received a devastating diagnosis—stage 4 colorectal cancer. Now, doctors say she has only days or...
