A few years back we told you that being deficient in this vitamin could increase cognitive impairment by as much as 394%. This is a big deal because cognitive impairment is usually a sign of dementia. And that often develops into Alzheimer’s disease (AD). But now there’s evidence that shows this essential vitamin can actually help prevent both dementia and AD directly.… Read More
New Research Confirms: Go Organic
Ask any Health Watch reader and they’ll tell you: If you want to take control of your health, you need to take control of the foods you eat.
But the problem is that food just isn’t what it used to be. Between factory farming, genetically modified foods, and the use of dangerous chemicals, it’s hard to know exactly what you’re eating anymore.… Read More
Five Reasons to Use More Vinegar
We’ve told you before how apple cider vinegar can help you look and feel younger. But it’s not for everybody. Some people can’t stomach the stuff. The good news is that other varieties of vinegar offer the same—and maybe even more impressive—benefits. That’s because most vinegars are rich in natural acids that help boost your health…
From fighting cancer to better workouts…here are five reasons to start using more vinegar:
… Read MoreThese Deadly Food Additives Can Cause Cancer
Eating processed foods is a fast path to inflammation and obesity. It can also put you at risk for diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
It’s a problem that goes deeper than just trans fats, carbs, and sugars—as dangerous as those are. Making things worse? These carcinogens may be something you rarely—if ever—think about.
They’re in just about every food that comes in a box, bottle, can, or package.… Read More
Eat This to Keep Stroke Risk Low
Your body can’t live without this macronutrient. Yet there’s a lot of confusion about it.
We’ve told you before that eating a high-protein diet won’t make you fat.1 We also showed you that adding more protein won’t make your bones brittle.2 Now a new study may give you yet another good reason to put more protein on your plate at each meal.… Read More
The Five Most Nutrient-Dense Fruits
Last month in Health Watch, we revealed the five most nutrient-dense greens. But that’s only half the story… Researchers at William Paterson University also looked at the nutrient density and bioavailability of fruits. The study reveals that fruits—based on their scoring system—aren’t as potent as vegetables…but that’s no reason to skip them. You just have to know which ones are the best.… Read More