As we head into the New Year, many of us have made resolutions to eat healthier.
Perhaps we want to lose weight. Or we want to lower our blood pressure or cholesterol.
But staying on a healthy diet is easier said than done. Perhaps you’ve already fallen off the wagon. If so, you’re not alone.
One study found that 95% of people fail to stay on their diets long enough to make a difference to their health.
Coffee used to be a guilty pleasure. That’s because for decades, doctors told us it caused heart problems.
This goes back to a 1946 study. Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that people who drank lots of coffee had a 300% higher risk of heart disease.[1]
It turns out the research was nonsense. The scientists didn’t control for smoking.
Back in the day, many people drank coffee while smoking cigarettes.
Mainstream medicine’s top weapons against inflammation are glucocorticoid drugs. They include cortisone and prednisone.
These drugs are also called steroids. But they aren’t the kind that give you muscle. Instead, they change your metabolism to tamp down inflammation.
Doctors prescribe them for a wide variety of conditions. They include autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, colitis, psoriasis, and eczema.
Avocados have become the darling of the natural health world. For good reason. They’re loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, antioxidants, and potassium.
The avocado is a unique fruit, in that it boosts your body’s absorption of fat-soluble nutrients…including vitamins A, K, D, and E. If you add avocado oil to a salad or salsa, it will actually make the food you’re eating more nutritious.
The number of Americans dying from diabetes is skyrocketing. Diabetes deaths in the U.S. have increased 71% since 1990.[1]
You might be surprised to learn that high blood sugar is not what typically kills diabetics.
Heart attacks take the lives of about 60% of people with diabetes. Strokes kill another 25%.[2]
That’s why a new study is so important.
For decades, scientists have been trying to solve a medical mystery…
Why are people with diabetes prone to getting cancer?
Diabetics are 2 ½ times more likely to get some kinds of cancer. They include breast, kidney, ovarian, and others.[1]
Now, a new study has discovered why.
In research presented at the American Chemical Society, scientists looked at how high blood sugar affects DNA.