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High-Protein Diet Boosts Sleep, Study Finds

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Weight Loss

Losing weight on a high-protein, low-carb diet has an unexpected benefit. Besides a slimmer body, it can help you sleep better.

That’s the finding of two new Purdue University studies that show going on a high-protein weight loss plan improves sleep.1

In the first study, 14 overweight men and women increased their protein intake while reducing overall calories. This had the effect of lowering carbohydrates.… Read More

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9 ‘People Foods’ That Are Deadly to Dogs

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article

We all are tempted to give our dogs treats. But sneaking him a bit of food from your plate can have deadly consequences.

The dangers of people food for dogs made headlines recently when the FDA issued a warning regarding xylitol.

Many people don’t know that this sweetener is toxic to dogs. It’s commonly found in sugar-free candies, jams, jellies, toothpaste, chewing gum, and baked goods.… Read More

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Beer Ingredient Fights Weight Gain, Blood Sugar, Cholesterol

In All Health Watch, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular, Weight Loss

Move over red wine. Research has found that an ingredient in beer has surprising health benefits.

A new study at Oregon State University found that a natural substance in hops lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar, and reduces weight gain.1

Xanthohumol (XN) is a natural flavonoid found only in hops. Hops are the flowers of a perennial vine native to Europe.… Read More

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Natural Extract May Save Smokers from Lung Cancer

In All Health Watch, Cancer, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Lung Cancer

A new study shows there may be a way hopelessly addicted smokers can protect themselves from lung cancer.

Tobacco causes 90% of lung cancers in America. In 2015 more than 200,000 Americans developed lung cancer. Over 150,000 died from it.2

The best way to prevent lung cancer is to quit smoking. But millions of people are unable to kick the habit.… Read More