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COVID Increases Men’s Risk of Erectile Dysfunction by Nearly 600%, Study Finds

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, Featured Article, Men's Health

Researchers at the University of Rome discovered that getting COVID-19 dramatically increases the chances that a man will suffer erectile dysfunction (ED).

The scientists gathered data from 985 sexually active men. They found that those who tested positive for the coronavirus were 5.66 times more likely to later develop trouble with sexual performance. That number held true even after the study adjusted for other ED-related risk factors such as age, obesity, and mental health status.… Read More

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The World’s Best Diet Food?

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Weight Loss

A University of Minnesota study shows that mushrooms may be the best food to aid weight loss.

Researchers gathered 17 women and 15 men. They divided them into two groups. The subjects were randomly assigned to eat two servings of mushrooms or two servings of meat every day. The participants were given either sliced mushrooms or 93% lean ground beef.[1]

After 10 days, mushroom eaters reported:

  • Less hunger throughout the day
  • Greater fullness after meals
  • Decreased intention of eating within the upcoming three hours

“This study indicates there may be both a nutritional and satiating benefit to either substituting mushrooms for meat in some meals or replacing some of the meat with mushrooms,” said study author Joanne Slavin.… Read More

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COVID-19: One Overlooked Vitamin May Fight It, Study Finds

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, Featured Article

One common vitamin is being overlooked as a possible weapon against COVID-19, according to a new scientific review.

The nutrient may help prevent the severe, runaway inflammation that is often fatal to coronavirus patients, the authors say.

In an article published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, the researchers note that vitamin B6 has been shown to improve immunity, reduce inflammation, prevent blood clots, and promote lung health—all properties that could potentially help COVID patients.… Read More

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The Little Village that Unlocked the Secret for Healthy Aging

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Featured Article

Dr. Aseem Malholtra was amazed by what he saw when he visited the small village of Pioppi in southern Italy. The old folks there were different.

Not only were they extraordinarily old—many were past 100—they were active and healthy.

After doing some research, he discovered that residents there have an average lifespan of 89. That’s 11 years more than Americans.[1]

More importantly, they villagers age well.… Read More

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5 Best Foods for People Trying to Lose Weight

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Weight Loss

Ask anybody who has tried to lose weight…

The worst part is the hunger.

No one wants to deal with an empty, growling stomach while trying to stave off temptation.

But there’s an easier way. Sometimes losing weight is just a matter of eating foods that work for you—not against you.

Some foods naturally suppress your appetite. A little bit of them goes a long way.… Read More