Do you really need to drink 8 eight-ounce glasses of water per day? The “rule” and recommendation for decades has been to drink 8 eight-ounce per day. But a more recent studies challenge that standard and offer more practical advice. No clear definition for daily water requirements According to a …
Read MoreMost of us tend to focus on maintaining our fitness and our weight, but we don’t always give a lot of thought to maintaining a healthy brain. One of the best ways to maintain brain health is through the right dietary habits. The brain-healthy diet will help boost your mood …
Read MoreMany people use powders to add protein to their shakes or smoothies. But protein powders are not the only way. There are other ingredients for adding protein that you may already have around your kitchen, or that may be easier to find in a pinch. 6 ways to add protein …
Read More42 percent of the cancer cases in the United States may be preventable, according to a new study and researchers from the American Cancer Society. While some cancers, such as those that are hereditary, are beyond one’s control, researchers who conducted a new study found that nearly half of American …
Read MoreA broad new study of over 3.4 million Swedes found that dog owners have a longer life expectancy and lifespan, as well as, a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. The study was published in Scientific Reports by a team of Swedish researchers. The study looked at people aged 40 to …
Read MoreScientists announced on Thursday that they are getting closer to a blood test that will be able to detect 8 common types of cancers, potentially before symptoms even appear. A report published in the journal Science on Thursday by researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins …
Read MoreThere is so much confusion in news reports about eggs, some suggesting eggs are healthy and others associating eggs with high cholesterol and heart disease. Here are some myths and concerns about egg consumption and their answers. 1. False: Eating eggs increases cholesterol and heart disease & stroke risk 3 …
Read MoreIt is estimated that 80 percent of adults have a magnesium deficiency, making it one of the leading nutrient deficiencies in adults. Certain foods and beverages can strip your body of its magnesium through excretion such as: Refined sugars and caffeine-containing drinks. Certain medications can also lower your magnesium such …
Read MoreBetween 2015 and 2035, the number of older people who are diagnosed with four more diseases will double, and a third of these people will be diagnosed with dementia, depression, or cognitive impairment, a new study says. The new study conducted by researchers at Newcastle University’s Institute for Ageing was …
Read MoreA new report issued by the CDC says that just one in 10 adults meet the federal recommendations for daily fruit and vegetables and that men, young adults, and people living in poverty consume the fewest amounts. The eating habits of 90 percent of adults are causing them to miss …
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