It’s one of the most painful conditions you can face. And it’s becoming more common. Experts estimate that at least 10% of people will deal with it at least once in their lifetime.
And talk about unpleasant… Severe back or stomach pain, fever, chills, bloody—or foul-smelling—urine, and vomiting. Some people even need surgery for it.
… Read MoreYour 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
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
Health Watch readers know there are natural ways to help tame blood pressure. And good thing—new research reveals prescription drugs for high blood pressure may be contributing to the rise of another dangerous condition…
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin thought there could be a link between blood pressure medications and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The team looked at 1,913 subjects.… Read More
New research out of China gives you yet another reason to eat your fruits and veggies…
Experts looked at 20 different studies. All told, they accessed data from 760,629 men and women. They found that for every 200 grams of fruits and vegetables subjects ate per day, they lowered their stroke risk by up to 32% and 11% respectively. And it worked at any age.… Read More
Recently we told you that too much exercise can cause tissue scarring in the heart. It can also lead to an increase in plaque buildup.1 Both will put your heart in serious danger…
But new research shows that it’s even worse than we thought.
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