There’s no doubt about it… We love white teeth.
This is true despite the fact that most human teeth are not naturally pearly white. Most are shades that tend towards yellow.[1]
Despite this, there is an idea, especially in the U.S., that perfectly white teeth are a symbol of beauty and self-care. For this reason, many people opt to whiten their teeth.… Read More
For decades, mainstream doctors told us the formula for weight loss was simple…
Eat fewer calories and you’ll lose weight.
As millions of unsuccessful dieters can attest, it doesn’t always work that way.
Now, researchers have found that when you eat may be as important as how much you eat.
Scientists tested this idea in 32 overweight or obese subjects.[1]
They were outfitted with devices that monitored their activity.… Read More
Health experts have told us for years that eating “a healthy diet” can keep your brain strong as you age.
But what exactly does “healthy diet” mean? Does it mean you should be vegan? Or eat all organic foods? Be on a low-carb diet?
The term “healthy diet” is so vague that it’s almost meaningless.
We’d like to know exactly which foods promote mental sharpness and protect against dementia.… Read More
Scientists have known for years that exercise not only keeps seniors in good physical shape, but it helps them stay mentally sharp. Study after study show that people who work out regularly perform better on cognitive tests as they get older.[i]
But researchers did not know exactly how physical activity improved memory and staved off dementia.
What is the mechanism?
Researchers may finally have an answer.… Read More
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the greatest failures of mainstream medicine. An estimated 5.7 million Americans suffer from it. And by 2050 that number is expected to more than double.[1]
But conventional doctors don’t have a clue about how to treat the disease…or even what causes it.
Now, researchers have discovered that poor sleep may be a major contributor to Alzheimer’s.… 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.
A study found that a common food additive may be to blame for your lack of get-up-and-go.
The research was conducted at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.… Read More