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Most of us, and most importantly, the medical community have caught on that men and women experience heart attacks differently. And since women experience heart attack differently than men, it may follow that their cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks are different as well. In some ways they are… According to one study, depression and high levels of LDL (or bad) cholesterol were more significant risk factors for men, while the link…
Next time you’re at the grocery store, pick up a box of macaroni and cheese or a can of stew and take a look at the label. Sandwiched between expected words like “beef” and “cheese,” you’ll likely see a long list of unfamiliar words that defy pronunciation. These are all chemical additives of some kind. For products that are supposed to be food, there isn’t a lot of “food” in…
Manuka honey is made from the nectar of Manuka trees, which are native to Australia and New Zealand. But that’s not the only thing that makes it unique… It possesses antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, in addition to rich levels of compounds like flavonoids, phytochemicals, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, amino acids and minerals. That nutritional resume may be why several healing uses are attributed to Manuka honey related to wound healing, strep…
Blueberries continue to give up their secrets as to why they’re one of the most celebrated — and maybe the first — of the superfoods. They’re most revered for their reputation in supporting heart and brain health. That’s because they contain a powerful antioxidant that rivals resveratrol, called pterostilbene. But as researchers dig deeper into the little round wonders, they’re learning more every day — including how they can support…
Heart disease is the biggest killer of women. While one in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year, heart disease is the cause of one out of every three deaths in women. Shockingly, risk assessment tools for heart disease that are specific to women are sorely lacking. But a routine medical procedure most women undergo at least yearly has identified a common denominator that could save more women’s…
There’s nothing “mild” about mild cognitive impairment or MCI. An estimated 18 percent of the world’s population has MCI and, sadly, anywhere from 10 to 15 percent will progress to dementia. While there’s no cure for MCI, dementia or Alzheimer’s, previous research has shown that early detection and monitoring can slow the destructiveness of the condition and prolong life. But for decades, doctors have relied on physical exams and assessments…
By now, you’ve probably heard about the 30+ health risks, including heart disease, associated with ultra-processed foods (UPF) — the kinds that bear little to no resemblance to the real, whole foods that made up our grandparents’ diets. So it’s not surprising that these foods, which make up a chunk of the standard American diet, are fueling the growing diabetes epidemic. However, what may surprise you is just how little…
I bet you’ve heard of weekend warriors, even if you’re not one yourself. But after I share something with you known as the “weekend warrior phenomenon” —you may want to join their ranks… Chances are we all know a weekend warrior. Maybe it’s the sister-in-law who sits behind a desk all week, works late and goes to bed early. But come Saturday morning she packs the car to the hilt…
Before I jumped into a writing career that opened my eyes to the consequences and causes of cancer, I lived a couple of decades of my life under the assumption that cancer was something we had little control over. Of course, now I know that a person’s lifestyle can impact how high or low their cancer odds are stacked — even when there’s a genetic risk factor But when assessing…
Similar to your gut, your mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria. Some of those bacteria are good and some are bad. The bad guys include disease-causing doozies like Staphylococcus and E. coli. The most common bacteria that can cause pneumonia and is typically found in the mouth is Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). The longer you let the bad bacteria brew, the more likely they are to travel to other places in…