There are foods that are great for your health. Then there are “super foods.” They have all the right nutrients in all the right amounts. They repair your immune system, flush toxins, and fight off disease.
Berries, turmeric, and broccoli might come to mind as good options. Algae? Probably not so much. It’s not quite as appetizing.
… Read MoreExercising and eating more fiber will help bring your metabolism up to speed. But these aren’t your only options. There are other small changes you can make to speed up the process… Ones you’d probably never expect.
Here are five surprising ways to boost your metabolism.
1. Keep it cool. Did you know you can enhance your metabolism just by lowering the temperature where you sleep?… Read More
Last month, Health Watch readers discovered the hidden sources of trans fats to avoid at all costs. And you may already know which foods protect your heart… But do you know how to pick out healthy drinks?
The summer heat may have you craving something cold and sweet…but they’re likely full of harmful ingredients. And there’s a good chance you have no idea.… Read More
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 MoreNew 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 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…
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