Your heart is a muscle that needs regular movement to stay strong. This doesn’t mean hitting the gym or paying for pricey classes. Heart doctors say walking is the best exercise for heart health. It’s simple and free, and you can do it almost anywhere. Research shows brisk movements cut heart disease risk by 24%. You...
Turmeric has been having a moment – and a fairly long one, at that. Having been used for hundreds of years in eastern and Ayurvedic medicine, the western world has caught onto its impressive health properties. Now, it seems like every health food store, organic market, and coffee shop are offering turmeric-based products and drinks...
Many people easily recognise mint for its fragrant and refreshing flavor. Known particularly for its cooling effect when consumed, it is a popular ingredient in culinary dishes and beverages globally. Mint is a general group term for over a dozen plant species belonging to the genus Mentha. These include peppermint, which is widely used in...
Fasting has long been part of human history, whether by necessity or choice. Many religions and cultures across the globe practice fasting as a meditative and cleansing ritual for the body. Some researchers speculate fasting could have been done due to food scarcity in older human history. Today, fasting effects, from intermittent to water, or...
With the prevalence of diet culture, carbohydrates have a bad reputation. But while trendy meal plans may allow complex carbs from whole grains, they usually demonize white rice and pasta. After all, they are lower in fiber and protein compared to whole grains. What’s more, the body digests them quickly, which leads to spikes in...
As the global population ages, the rise of cardiometabolic multimorbidity has become a global health issue. Researchers define cardiometabolic multimorbidity as when a person has two or more cardiovascular or metabolic diseases at the same time, such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, or coronary heart disease. 2 diabetes, stroke and coronary heart disease. Coronary heart...
For thousands of years, humans have turned to nature’s pharmacy in search of healing, comfort, and vitality. Medicinal leaves, in particular, stand out as humble yet powerful remedies for varieties of ailments. Across continents and cultures, people have plucked leaves from their gardens, forests, and fields. They have brewed them into teas, crushed them into...
Your plate might be your best tool for feeling happier. The food we eat doesn’t just fill our stomachs. It directly changes how our brain works and how we feel. Scientists have found that what we eat and our mood are connected. “What you eat directly affects the structure and function of your brain and,...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is now known as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Liver Disease (MASLD), is caused when excessive amounts of fat accumulate in the liver. This often happens as a result of certain metabolic issues, such as high blood sugar, obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The condition can range from simple fatty infiltration...
Cabbage is a widely consumed vegetable crop, known for its dense-leaved heads. It’s characterized as a leafy green, red, or purple biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop. It belongs to the Brassica oleracea species, making it a close relative of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and kale. Cabbage has been cultivated for thousands of...
Caffeine aficionados may be familiar with coffee cherries. These are the fruits of coffee trees that look like ruby red grapes when ripe. Inside them are two bluish-green coffee beans. Once extracted and roasted, the beans are ready to be ground and turned into a morning cup of joe. The fruit is typically discarded, but...
There is no cure for dementia, a disease that affects more than six million individuals in the United States alone. However, there are various treatments available that can help manage and reduce symptoms. Yet, these treatments are often expensive and present side effects. Therefore, finding ways to prevent the onset of dementia and brain aging...
