Avocados have a bad reputation. Maybe that’s why less than half of American households keep them stocked in their kitchens.1 And that’s too bad. This fatty fruit is a protective superfood you should always have on your grocery list. Here are five reasons you should eat avocado every day.
… Read MoreSmoking Cigarettes Could Lead to This Alarming Mental Health Issue
New research may have uncovered another shocking reason why you or your loved ones should quit smoking… Or never start. As if cancer, stroke, and heart disease weren’t reason enough.
If you’re a smoker, you’re putting your mental health in danger too. In a major way. People with a certain mental condition are 88% more likely to smoke cigarettes than everyone else.… Read More
The Most Devastating Side Effects of Antidepressants
The dangers of taking antidepressants keep stacking up…
For women, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are particularly dangerous. They raise estrogen levels. This makes them more susceptible to breast cancer.1 SSRIs may also increase their stroke risk by almost 50%.2
But new research confirms what may be the most devastating side effects of using these drugs…
… Read More5 Ways to Ease GERD Symptoms
Having gastroesophageal reflux disease—GERD—may do more than just make you dread your next meal. It can lead to more threatening illnesses over time… Like Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer.1
Your doctor may recommend OTCs or prescription antacids. Even antibiotics. But these won’t fix the problem. They’ll likely do more harm than good. Using proton pump inhibitors—one of the most common forms of antacids—can increase your heart attack risk by 16%–21%.… Read More
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages are Killing 184,000 People Each Year
We’ve been saying it for years… Sugary drinks are some of the most dangerous foods you can keep in your kitchen. But the real challenge is getting the message into the mainstream. That’s because Big Food spends untold millions of dollars on convincing the public these drinks are safe… Even healthy. But the walls may finally be closing in on Big Food…
… Read More5 Shortcuts for a Healthier Summer Cookout
Spending time outdoors takes some preparation. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to help you prepare for any cookouts, barbecues, and pool parties this season. So you can focus on what’s really important… Enjoying the company of family and friends.
Here are five shortcuts for healthier summer cookouts.
1. Grill for Safety…and Speed
It’s not just beer marinade that prevents grilled meats from forming carcinogenic compounds… Pre-cooking can further limit the amount of cancer-causing chemicals formed on the grill.… Read More