Healthy Aging + General Wellness

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Nutrition is full of all kinds of nonsense. The worst examples are listed here, but unfortunately, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are the top 13 nutrition lies that have made the world both sick and fat. 1. Eggs Are Bad for Your Health Eggs are so incredibly nutritious that they’re often...

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Vitamin D has long been recognized for its role in supporting bone and immune system health. Recent research has shown intriguing new insights into the additional benefits vitamin D has in older adults, particularly when it comes to cardiovascular health. Let’s look at the latest findings from clinical trials and explore the impact of vitamin...

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In today’s health-conscious world, many individuals turn to supplements to boost their overall well-being. While certain supplements can be beneficial, it’s important to recognize that not all of them are created equal. In fact, some supplements may even cause more harm than good, particularly when used improperly or in excessive amounts. So before you take...

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Civilisations around the world have been using various clays for centuries to promote better health, improve skin, and ward off disease. The use of clay to promote better health, however, is a fairly new concept to North Americans, and we are only just beginning to research the science behind the potential benefits of clay. In...

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Are you drinking enough water each day? If not, there is no question that it can negatively affect your health. Hydration is vital to the body, in fact, our bodies are more than two-thirds water. So what does water do for you? It’s critical for nearly every function of the body. It acts as a...

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A new cancer treatment is on the horizon: a laser beam device that can detect and kills cancer cells circulating in our blood on the spot. In a study published by Science Translational Medicine, researchers developed technology able to track cancer cells with more precision than conventional methods. They beamed lasers onto the skin of...

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We may have been wrong about Parkinson’s. New studies show the disease may stem from the gut, not the brain. If this theory proves correct, new treatments may be discovered to prevent symptoms and even degeneration. “That would be game-changing,” states David Burn at Newcastle University. “There are lots of different mechanisms that could potentially...

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Heart failure is a serious condition that occurs when the heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body’s needs. It affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of hospitalization and mortality. While medication and lifestyle changes are crucial for managing heart failure, diet also plays a significant role in maintaining...

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Emma Morano, who turned 117 in November of 2016 and was the only human being born in the 1800s still alive, passed away in April of 2017. She passed quietly in her home in Northern Italy. Her secret to a life spanning three centuries? She loved eating eggs. Over 90 years of eating eggs means...

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Cauliflower vs broccoli; two vegetables that have a lot in common. They are both cruciferous vegetables and family members from the Brassica oleracea plant species. Both vegetables also originated from Europe’s Mediterranean region. Finally, they were likely both among the vegetables that you refused to eat as a kid—unless they were covered with cheddar cheese...