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06/20/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The compelling link between food and mood: Eating real food plays a significant role in how mentally healthy you are

Across all the literature and studies on the potential link between mental health and one’s diet, experts agree that cutting down on inflammatory foods is a sure-fire way to feel better. The effects can be likened to the domino effect; with healthier food improving physical function, which in turn boosts mental health. Unsurprisingly, this strengthened […]

05/28/2018 / By Carol Anderson

5 Lifestyle habits to follow to add more than 10 years to your life

Due to our unhealthy habits, our life expectancy rate has been cut short to just around 79.3 years. Yet in our constant quest to find ways to live a little bit longer through artificial means, a surprising (or perhaps not) strategy can be found in simple but powerful lifestyle changes. For years, researchers have been conducting a comprehensive […]

05/22/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Sperm quality is a marker for men’s general health; low sperm counts linked to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease

Low sperm count may mean more than the inability to sire a child. It could point to serious health problems. A study on a group of men’s semen quality, the largest so far, shows that low sperm count is linked to metabolic changes, cardiovascular risk, and low bone mass. The study’s lead investigator, Dr. Alberto […]

05/18/2018 / By Ralph Flores

1 avocado a day for 6 months can improve brain function in senior citizens: Study

There’s a lot to be said of the health benefits of avocados. They are an excellent source of healthy unsaturated fats, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. In older adults especially, the fruits increase lutein levels in the brain and eyes which significantly improves cognitive functions, a study in the journal Nutrients reported. The study, conducted […]

05/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Reboot your diet: Consuming more mono-unsaturated fatty acids can reduce your risk of heart disease by 26%

Make your diet more heart-healthy by including foods rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. A study found that eating more monounsaturated fatty acids from plants can lower the risk of heart disease by 26 percent. Led by researchers at the Harvard School T.H. Chan of Public Health in Boston, the study investigated the effect of monounsaturated […]

05/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eat more broccoli and Brussels sprouts for a healthier heart

Eating more cruciferous vegetables, especially broccoli and Brussels sprouts, makes the heart healthier, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The study likewise found that the consumption of these vegetables lessened carotid artery wall thickness among the elderly women who ate them. In conducting the study, researchers from the […]

05/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

10 Yummy, brain-boosting foods that prevent neurocognitive decline

For a lot of people, the concept of growing old isn’t thrilling because of one thing: cognitive decline which is one of the hallmark signs of aging. In particular, memory loss, forgetfulness, a decreased ability to maintain focus, and reductions in problem-solving abilities are all part of the cognitive decline. Some cases, however, are more severe, […]

05/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Go Mediterranean after menopause: Good for more than your heart, the diet is linked to better bone density and higher muscle mass

Keep your bones strong and healthy even after menopause by eating a Mediterranean diet. A study suggested that in addition to its heart-healthy benefits, the Mediterranean diet can also support the bone density and muscle mass of postmenopausal women. In the study, the researchers at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil […]

05/06/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Want stronger muscles? You need to exercise AND follow a reduced-calorie diet

Regular trips to the gym are not enough if you want to have those rippling muscles that make you the envy of those who want to look fit. You have to think beyond exercise and work on a healthy diet as well. This is the finding of a recent research on muscle performance in three […]

04/27/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Less is more, as we age: Fasting, calorie and fat restriction found to help preserve brain health

Many changes happen as we age. Our energy levels drop. We’d rather stay home and putter in the garden than go outdoors and chase the wind. Declining muscle mass requires less energetic movements. Fasting becomes more important, becomes more doable. Less is more. A new study published in Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience showed why. Researchers conducted a […]

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