Have you ever wondered how cholesterol in your body can lead to a heart attack? Well, first of all, you need to know that vascular plaque starts with inflammation. Say for instance, your blood pressure has been running high for quite some time. What happens is that high blood pressure starts to put considerable strain...
You are what you eat and if you want to be healthy, you need to eat healthy and nutritious foods. To help you achieve this goal, we have compiled a list of the most nutrient-dense foods available on the market. If you want to support your health, it’s important to eat a range of nutritious...
We all know vegetables are good for us, but when it comes to heart health, leafy greens might be the real stars of your produce drawer. Recent research has discovered just how much of these nutritional powerhouses you should eat to slash your risk of heart disease in half, and it’s probably less than you...
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a very aggressive and hard-to-treat brain cancer. Even with improvements in surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, most patients don’t survive long, so researchers are looking for new ways to fight it. One idea gaining attention is the ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carb eating plan, and whether it could help manage GBM. A...
Caffeine lovers, you might want to rethink how much coffee you’re drinking on the daily. It’s easy to grab a cup on the go to get you through those long work hours or just to help you wake up in the morning, but there’s a small snag. GP Dr. Masarat Jilani has warned that drinking...
Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug for diabetes, is known for its significant impact on blood sugar management and affordability – aka it is effective, efficient, and inexpensive. Normally, this would be a big win for a medication. However, despite these advantages, there is a growing trend of individuals discontinuing its use. This is largely due...
Do you walk into rooms and forget why? Struggle to recall names mid-conversation? We all experience these types of memory lapses, but a surprisingly simple solution awaits just outside your door. The benefits of walking extend far beyond cardiovascular health, with recent research showing us its powerful effects on brain function and memory. The Brain Benefits of...
Strokes are a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, but many risk factors are within our control—especially our diet. The foods we consume can either increase or decrease stroke risk, making dietary choices a critical aspect of prevention. Some foods raise blood pressure, clog arteries, and contribute to inflammation, while others support cardiovascular health...
While there is no food that can completely lower your cancer risk, eating healthy food may reduce it. Certain anti-cancer foods are loaded with phytochemicals, which are natural compounds that can potentially help prevent certain chronic diseases. Others are full of much-needed fiber, proteins, and nutrients. From colorful fruits to protein-rich foods, here are over...
Diet Coke is pretty much the most popular diet soda around. It is a staple in America’s refrigerators and has been since 1982. Calorie-conscious beverage choice offers all the taste of a Coke without the added sugar, making it a popular choice for anyone looking to lower their usual calorie intake. While millions of people...
Metformin has reliably been lowering blood sugar levels for diabetics for over half a century. However, new research suggests the drug may also be combating additional conditions, including cancer and heart disease. For more than 60 years, millions have turned to metformin to help manage their diabetes and the complications that come with it. But...
Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA), is gaining a lot of hype in the health and wellness sphere. From social media trends adamant on pushing its diverse benefits. The trending hashtag #butyrate is now commonplace on platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Twitter, with users touting it for everything from digestion to mental wellbeing. Influencers and...
