Low-carb diets have become wildly popular in recent years—for good reason.
Studies show that they help people lose weight better than traditional low-fat diets. And low-carb dieters are better able to keep off the weight over the long-term.
A low-carb diet also helps reduce belly fat, lower blood sugar, and improves cholesterol better than other types of diets.i
Now, researchers have found that low-carb eating has another benefit you might not expect.… Read More
Hormones are the master controllers of your body.
They are chemical messengers that tell your organs and glands what to do. When you have a shortage or imbalance, your body no longer functions efficiently.
When we think of hormone problems, menopause in women and low testosterone in men are often the first things that come to mind.
Hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, dry skin, and fatigue are just a few of the symptoms that occur when women experience the natural decline of estrogen and progesterone during menopause.… Read More
Protein powder was once used mainly by bodybuilders. But now it has gone mainstream.
It’s often used by seniors who want to maintain or add weight to avoid becoming thin and frail.
Protein supplements are also used by people who don’t necessarily want to get heavier, but want to add muscle.
Which of these goals you have should determine the time of day you take your protein powder, according to a Purdue University study.… Read More
By now, most health-conscious people know that zero-calorie artificial sweeteners are useless for weight loss. In fact, they actually make you gain weight.
But researchers also have found that they are dangerous to your health in another way that may surprise you…
They damage your blood vessels.i
A study from Marquette University is the most in-depth look ever at the biochemical changes caused by artificial sweeteners.… Read More
So much death… So much addiction… So much misery…
It all could have been avoided…
If only doctors hadn’t made a tragic assumption.
Since 1999, more than 400,000 Americans have died from opioid overdoses. And that number grows by the hour.
An average of 130 of us die every day from opioids. And every day, 1,000 Americans are rushed to the hospital after overdosing.… Read More
As we get older, many of us find that the numbers on the scale keep going up year after year. You may figure that weight gain is just an inevitable part of aging.
After all, metabolism slows down with age, right? So it makes sense that we will put on weight, even if we eat the same amount we did when we were younger. … Read More