You may have heard of lecithin or perhaps seen it on an ingredient label. Did you ever stop to wonder, however, what lecithin is, or whether or not it has any value to your health? Turns out this little mixture of fats has a very important function in human cells. This is everything you need...
The southern islands of Japan are home to the Okinawans, a community known for their extraordinary longevity. Referred to as the “land of immortals” in the past, Okinawans have lower rates of cancer, heart disease, and dementia compared to Americans, with women on the islands living longer than any other women on the planet.1 The...
62-year-old Germaine Mobley from Texas went to Asia King Buffet with a friend. She had been there many times before and ordered one of her favorite dishes: Fried rice. On her drive home, however, she began to feel unwell. The next day she ended up in the hospital with severe food poisoning. What did they...
Magnesium is an important mineral for our health. It affects many of the functions of our body as well as our sleep and muscle recuperation. Despite its importance, thousands of people in the United States are deficient. This is everything you need to know about magnesium, magnesium deficiency, and how to keep your levels in...
No matter who you ask, all people really have the same goal: to get the most out of their life. Usually, that means living one that is happy, fulfilling, and long. There are a number of things that can be done to achieve this, and you may be surprised to find out that you are...
Your brain is kind of a big deal. As the control center of your body, it’s in charge of keeping your heart beating and lungs breathing and allowing you to move, feel, and think. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep your brain in peak working condition. The foods you eat play a role...
A lot of the health advice doctors and nutritionists give to us isn’t all that exciting. Eat more vegetables, drink more water, exercise, and avoid excessive amounts of refined sugar and fat. For many, it would be a dream come true to find out that burgers and fries were just as healthy as salads, and...
B12 is a vitamin that’s crucial for your body to function properly. It’s found in animal foods, including meat and fish. People who don’t eat animal products are often advised to take vitamin B12 supplements or use fortified foods to make up for the lack of B12 in their diets. However, there are some common...
Alzheimer’s disease often goes undetected until significant symptoms emerge, but recent research indicates that there may be early warning signs that appear years, even decades, before other symptoms. Here are eight crucial points from the latest studies on Alzheimer’s disease. 1. Impaired Spatial Navigation as an Early Indicator A new study suggests that difficulties in...
Autoimmune diseases are becoming increasingly common. The older we get, the more likely we are to develop one. It is important that we do as much as we can to prevent this so that we can not just live long, but live well. What Is An Autoimmune Disease? Autoimmune diseases are diseases that cause the...
The average American spends $12 hundred on prescription medications every year – more than any other nation in the world [1]. These include painkillers, anti-nausea drugs, diabetes and cholesterol medication, drugs for hypertension, arthritis, and infections [2]. Whenever you take any kind of medication, you’re probably paying some attention to whether or not you’re experiencing...
Periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) occurs when the gums and bone around your teeth become infected and inflamed. According to the CDC, 47.2 percent of adults in the United States over the age of thirty have some form of periodontal disease. This increases with age, and more than seventy percent of US adults over...
