Those of us battling weight issues often cast a resentful eye on skinny people…especially those who come by their thin physique effortlessly.
You know the type…people who never exercise and can eat whatever they want without gaining a pound.
Meanwhile, we kill ourselves at the gym and still end up putting on weight.
New research shows that our jealousy may be misplaced.… Read More
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are toxic. They are linked to cancer, liver damage, infertility, asthma, thyroid disease, and other serious health problems.
The problem is that it’s hard to stay away from these chemicals. That’s because they are used in a wide range of consumer goods. PFAS are in carpeting, nonstick cookware, cosmetics, cleaning products, paints, and fast-food wrappers. And that’s just the beginning.… Read More
For the vast majority of human evolution, humans did not use toilets. When they felt the urge, they left their shelter and simply squatted outside to do their business.
Scientists at Ohio State say the human digestive system is designed to have bowel movements while in a squatting position. But today, when we use toilets, we are more upright, in a sitting position.… Read More
Heart disease and cancer are the two biggest killers in America. They cause more than 46% of all deaths in the U.S.[i]
But a new study shows that one type of food dramatically cuts the risk of both lethal conditions while also protecting against other major killers such as stroke and diabetes.
The meta-analysis was published in the journal The Lancet.… Read More
Did you ever have one of those days when you just didn’t feel like moving?
It’s not that you were sick…or didn’t get enough sleep…or were depressed. But for some reason you just couldn’t get motivated.
Going to the gym was out of the question.
A new study shows that a common food additive may be to blame for your lack of get-up-and-go.… Read More
Watching a parent or grandparent suffer with Alzheimer’s is not only sad…it’s terrifying. That’s because you may be looking at your future.
Alzheimer’s can run in families. So if a relative has it, the chances are greater that dementia is in your future as well.
But now new research shows there may be a way to stop Alzheimer’s from being passed from one generation to the next.… Read More