It’s no secret that soda is nothing but sugar in a can.
Heck, one quick look at a regular-octane soda’s nutrition label is enough to give you a sugar rush!
But that hasn’t stopped the slick, mainstream ad men from promoting diet soda as a ‘healthy’ and ‘guilt-free’ alternative to sugar-laden beverages.
Thanks to years of clever advertising, you’ve probably been DOOPED into believing that these drinks are actually good for you.… Read More
Before bed, be sure to draw the curtains, turn off all the lights, and don’t leave the TV on.
That’s the advice from a new study out of Northwestern University showing that even a small amount of light at night can harm your heart health and increase your insulin resistance.[1]
Dr. Phyllis Zee led the study. “Just a single night of exposure to moderate room light during sleep can impair glucose and cardiovascular regulation, which are risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome,” she said.… Read More
People with blood sugar issues are often advised to stay away from alcohol. But a major new study shows that a glass of wine with dinner actually reduces diabetes risk.[1]
Researchers at Tulane University analyzed 11 years of health data for 312,400 current drinkers. The scientists found that wine—in moderation with meals—cuts your chances of developing diabetes by 14%.[2]
The benefits do not extend to beer or hard liquor.… Read More
You’ve heard it before…
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”
Eating breakfast is linked to lower body weight, better cognitive performance, and healthier blood sugar levels.[i]
But it turns out that an early meal has an even more important benefit.[ii]
A new study shows that people who skip breakfast have a much higher risk of dying of heart disease.[iii]… Read More
There’s no doubt about it… We love white teeth.
This is true despite the fact that most human teeth are not naturally pearly white. Most are shades that tend towards yellow.[1]
Despite this, there is an idea, especially in the U.S., that perfectly white teeth are a symbol of beauty and self-care. For this reason, many people opt to whiten their teeth.… Read More
Regular Health Watch readers know that tree nuts are a true superfood. We’ve told you about studies showing they fight weight gain, diabetes, brain aging, and more.
Now, research shows that walnuts may provide another, perhaps even more important, health benefit…
They suppress cancer.
The study is out of Marshall University. It is based on previous research that eating walnuts lowers breast cancer risk and slows its growth.… Read More