We all know that fast foods are loaded with bad fats, chemical preservatives, carbs, sugar, and calories. But now there is another reason to stay away from the stuff.
Researchers from the Silent Spring Institute in Newton, Mass., tested more than 400 fast food wrappers and boxes. They came from 27 chain restaurants across the country.
They found that 46% of the wrappers contained the toxic chemical fluorine.… Read More
A breakthrough study has found a simple and powerful weapon to prevent one of our nation’s most serious health threats.
More than a third of Americans suffer from metabolic syndrome. It’s also known as syndrome X. It’s a condition characterized by five risk factors that often lead to a heart attack, stroke, or diabetes.1
… Read MoreOne of the worst things you can do to your heart is smoke. We all know that.
But now a new study has uncovered a surprising heart risk factor that is just as dangerous as cigarettes.
Researchers in Germany tracked over 3,400 men for 10 years. They found that depression raised their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease about the same amount as smoking and being obese.… Read More
A new analysis shows that mushrooms contain compounds that boost brain nerves, increase gray matter, and prevent Alzheimer’s disease.1
Scientists did an exhaustive review of studies examining the effects of mushrooms on brain health. They concluded that the fungi have a “preventive function against the development of Alzheimer’s disease.”2
The researchers say mushrooms contain antioxidant chemicals that protect against the inflammation that leads to cognitive decline.… Read More
Gomme? Drimol? Mizuame? Treacle?
You probably don’t know what these words mean.
That’s the idea.
They are terms used on food labels to hide added sugar.
… Read MoreAmerica has become a nation of pill poppers. In the last 12 years, the percentage of people taking five or more prescription drugs has nearly doubled, to 15% from 8%.
Nearly 60% of American adults now take at least one drug daily. That’s up from 51% just a dozen years earlier.1
Big Pharma spends millions every year on advertising and marketing.… Read More