If you’ve been following Health Watch, you know we’re fans of saturated fat. And you should be too.
Despite its bad rap, it’s one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It won’t put your heart in danger. In fact, eating saturated fat may actually lower your risk for a heart event by up to 30%. But recent research shows there’s another surprising benefit to eating them.… Read More
All carbs are NOT created equal. You want the complex kind found in fruits and vegetables. They digest slowly and keep you feeling full longer. Simple carbs, on the other hand, digest quickly—sending your blood sugar levels soaring. And your body stores the sugar blast as fat. What’s more, you’ll be hungry a short time later.
Here are five foods where hidden simple carbs lurk:
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Do you love rocking out to loud music? Do you ride the subway? Go to big sporting events? Operate a leaf blower or chainsaw? Or perhaps dine in noisy restaurants?
These activities all share a common—but unexpected—danger…
Researchers at the University of Kentucky found that people regularly exposed to loud noise have twice the risk for heart disease.1
For younger people, the risks are even higher.… Read More
Samurai warriors drank it for lasting energy on the battlefield. And modern science shows that it can protect your heart as you age.
Matcha (pronounced MA-cha) tea comes from young green tea leaves grown in the shade. It packs much more antioxidant power than standard green teas. Studies have shown the potent brew lowers inflammation and even helps kill cancer cells.… Read More
New research suggests there may be a simple—and satisfying—way to help avoid diabetes in the first place.
A Spanish study reveals that eating this overlooked snack food may help you reduce metabolic risk markers. Things like insulin resistance and inflammation. Maybe even how your body processes the sugar you eat.
Researchers looked at 54 subjects for a little over eight months.… Read More
You don’t need to be clinically depressed to be unhappy. You could be having one of those days—or weeks—where everything seems to go wrong. And the weird thing is, you may have no idea why.
No matter the reason, these five easy adjustments to your daily routine will help you feel happier…
1. Add Color to Your Plate:
There’s a reason why candy bars look more appealing when you’re upset.… Read More