Americans know they have a sitting problem. Study after study has shown that our sedentary lifestyle is killing us.
It leads to atherosclerosis, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, kidney failure, and many other life-threatening illnesses.1,2,3
Since many of us spend our days at desk jobs, we try to compensate by taking long walks in the mornings, evenings, and on weekends.… Read More
Americans are discovering an ultra-potent, all-natural probiotic food that the Japanese have been using to maintain good health for over 1,000 years.1
Researchers say that it is the world’s most powerful probiotic food. One scientist noted it provides vital healthful bacteria in amounts “greater than what you would find in a typical probiotic food.”
It’s called natto. It is made from fermented soy beans.… Read More
Most of us think of a sauna as a nice way to relax and let the tension drain from our bodies. But a new study finds the Nordic pastime has other powerful health benefits.
For more than two decades, researchers from the University of Eastern Finland have tracked the health of 2,300 middle-aged men who take saunas. Participants were aged 42 to 60, with a median age of 53.… Read More
If you have tried diet after diet…and then find yourself putting on even more weight… Blame it on the cavemen.
Cutting calories signals your body to prepare for “famine.” It convinces your hunter-gatherer brain that food supplies are unreliable. It instructs your body to store extra fat as soon as more food becomes available—much like birds fattening up before winter.
The result, according to new research from Bristol and Exeter universities in England, is that diets make you gain more weight in the long term than you would have if you didn’t diet.… Read More
People with diabetes are routinely warned they should avoid sweets. But surprising new research finds chocolate actually helps prevent the blood sugar disease.
A study just published in the journal Appetite found that people who never or rarely ate chocolate are at greater risk for diabetes. In fact, they have almost twice the risk compared to those who eat chocolate at least once a week.… Read More
You don’t need harsh chemicals to have whiter teeth.
We all want a dazzling Hollywood smile. But as we age, our once-bright tooth enamel turns duller.
Coffee and red wine can take a toll. Some medications, like antihistamines and blood pressure drugs, also cause teeth to lose their luster.
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