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One Food Helps You Make Up for a Lifetime of Health Mistakes

In All Health Watch, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular

Health regrets? Most of us have a few. 

Maybe you were a smoker. Maybe you didn’t exercise enough or eat right. 

And now that you’re older, it’s catching up to you. 

Not only is your body out of shape, your mind is not as sharp as it used to be. 

New research shows that one food can help seniors overcome a lifetime of health sins to delay brain aging.… Read More

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Never Eat This Oil

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, General Health, Health Warning

When it comes to food oils, we have a confusing array of choices when we go to the grocery store. 

Olive oil… corn oil… canola oil… peanut oil… soybean oil… sunflower oil… safflower oil…and many others. 

Which ones should you be eating?

A new study shows that the most widely consumed oil may also be the unhealthiest.[i] 

In 2015, researchers from the University of California, Riverside gave mice soybean oil.… Read More

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8 Weird Pooping Habits Explained by Science

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, General Health, Gut Health

Everyone poops, but no one wants to talk about it.

As a result, we know surprisingly little about this everyday activity.

So here are the explanations for eight weird pooping habits you’ve probably wondered about.

  1. Why does coffee make you poop? Research shows 30% of people feel the urge after drinking their morning java.[i]

    Coffee stimulates your colon. This may be due to its chlorogenic acid content.
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The Hidden Danger of Sunscreen Chemicals

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, General Health, Skincare

Most of us slather sunscreen on our bodies without giving it a second thought. 

We figure we’re being diligent by avoiding sunburn. And after the sunscreen has done its job and we shower it off, it’s gone. 

Except it’s not. 

A new study shows that our bodies absorb alarming amounts of sunscreen chemicals. 

The research was conducted by the FDA. Scientists had 48 healthy volunteers use one of four sunscreen sprays or lotions.… Read More

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These 5 Healthy Habits Give You 7-10 Extra Years of Disease-Free Life

In All Health Watch, Cancer, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Fitness and Exercise, General Health, Heart and Cardiovascular, Longevity

A major new Harvard study found that you can gain up to 10 years of lifespan, free of cancer, heart problems, and diabetes if you practice five healthy habits.[i] 

Researchers released their findings after tracking 111,000 people for up to 34 years. 

The scientists found that women can add 10 years of healthy life and men seven. 

The life-extending healthy habits are:

  1. Regular exercise.
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