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Thanks to all the sweet treats that go hand in hand with holiday gatherings, I have no doubt that I eat more sugar during the holidays than in the previous six months combined. And, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Alberta, that’s a huge problem — but not just for my waistline. So, if, like me, those holiday desserts are calling your name, here’s what…
Close to a quarter of all adults live with chronic pain. By the time we hit 65, those numbers jump to 36%. From hips and knees that ache to a stiff neck or back pain that makes you feel miserable, chronic pain can have a significant impact on daily life. What you may not know, though, is that pain also significantly influences other areas of your health — especially when…
One of the biggest reasons people give for not working out is lack of time. I get that, but a lot can go wrong with your body when you don’t exercise. Most experts say you need 150 minutes of exercise a week for optimal health benefits. When you’re busy keeping up with your job, spouse, kids, pets, house and yard, that 30 minutes a day, five days a week can…
You may have read that nuts are like disease kryptonite. That’s not an exaggeration. Lots of studies have shown that nuts help prevent diseases like cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. They have even helped reduce cancer recurrence in both breast and colon cancer survivors. So it’s no wonder that researchers continue to return to nuts for answers… Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest form of cancer (after lung cancer). It…
When we think about memory loss, most of us picture a problem that starts in our brains. It makes sense, after all, that a disease that steals our memories and leaves us unable to process our thoughts would begin in that organ. But what if I told you that new research is revealing a shocking new possibility — and it’s one you could do something about? Scientists are now learning…
This Thanksgiving, is your favorite companion going to be begging under the table? If your dog does most days, Thanksgiving will be no different. While ultimately feeding our four-legged friends high-quality dog food is the best way to ensure their health, it’s hard to deny them a little something yummy from the table. But everything on the table won’t be safe for them, and you could end up with a…
Fatigue isn’t just “feeling tired.” It can be a debilitating condition. As we age, fatigue can become more than just an inconvenience; it can prevent us from performing simple, everyday tasks. Exercise is often recommended as a solution for fatigue. But many older adults simply don’t have the motivation or ability to follow through with this advice. And fatigue that is brain-based, rather than due to overexertion, isn’t cured by…
One of the most confusing topics when it comes to health is alcohol consumption. On the one hand, you have research showing that drinking a lager a day keeps your gut flora robust, or that light drinkers have less cancer than teetotalers. Studies have even shown that a few drinks could lower diabetes risk. On the other hand, researchers have warned that drinking can cause everything from accelerated muscle loss…
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is one of the unhealthiest foods on the planet. It’s been linked with obesity and all kinds of cardiometabolic diseases, not to mention colorectal cancer and brain disorders like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. The reason it’s still on the market is that the powerful corn lobby has worked overtime to keep it on our grocery store shelves. And when I say it’s on the…
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart to beat too quickly and irregularly and can lead to stroke or heart failure. For years, doctors have been warning people with AFib or other heart issues to avoid coffee, for fear the caffeinated drink could worsen their symptoms. But recent research has found no evidence that coffee consumption raises the risk of any form of arrhythmia.…