For years, researchers have claimed that obese people with heart disease live longer than their slimmer counterparts. This so-called “obesity paradox” made obese people feel better. It also made them less likely to try to lose weight.
Now, new research from the University of Pennsylvania and Boston University reveals the obesity paradox is simply not true. Being obese is dangerous… Especially for people with cardiovascular disease.… Read More
A vast majority of Americans don’t get enough of a vital trace mineral that can help keep them slim. Ninety percent of us are low, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.1
The mineral can help you fight the urge to binge on carb-heavy foods. That’s because it helps balance your blood sugar. It’s so effective that doctors recommend it to diabetes patients.… Read More
We’ve told you before that these small seeds may help prevent and manage type 2 diabetes. And they do more than prevent blood sugar spikes.
The same research shows that in people who already have type 2 diabetes, chia seeds can lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) by 6.3% in 12 weeks. They also help reduce C-reactive protein (CRP) levels—a measure of inflammation in your body—by up to 40%.… Read More
How often do you read the ingredients list on your toothpaste? If your answer is never, now is the time to start.
Toothpaste makers care more about selling you a product that looks appealing and has a pleasant taste… Rather than one that’s safe and improves your dental health.
Here are five toxic toothpaste additives to avoid:
1. Blue No. 1
Manufacturers add artificial colors to toothpastes for no other reason than to establish their brand through visual appeal.… Read More
Falls injure some 8 million Americans each year. Broken bones and concussions are often the result. For many, it is the start of a tragic downward spiral of health problems that ends in death.
A new study out of the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston finds that the cause for many of these terrible spills is not what you’d think… Not muscle weakness, poor eyesight, loss of balance, or old age.… Read More
What if I told you the secret to successful weight loss was to eat more chocolate? No, this isn’t one of those too-good-to-be-true scenarios.
The main ingredient in chocolate is cacao powder. It’s rich in theobromine—a little-known compound that allows you to lose weight without feeling tired, grumpy, and hungry all the time.
Research out of the Netherlands found it combats mental fogginess, a common complaint of dieters.… Read More