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...
Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, with almost 1 in every 6 deaths attributed to the disease. It is, therefore, no surprise that so much time and resources are spent trying to find treatments and prevention strategies. In 2021, researchers revealed that they had discovered that a particular type of collagen may...
Getting a good night’s rest is vital to your well-being and health. According to a new study, losing sleep can negatively impact your immune system. Additionally, it has been associated with the development of certain diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. In this article, we will look deeper into the effects that losing...
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...
The term heart disease refers to several heart-related health issues, including angina, arrhythmia, heart failure, and coronary heart disease. Considering that more than one in every 3 adult males suffers from heart disease, recognizing these early signs may prove vital. Worryingly, heart disease can also occur without any symptoms at all, with a heart attack...
Your gallbladder is located just underneath your liver and releases fat-digesting bile into the duodenum when you eat. There are several conditions that can affect your gallbladder, such as gallstones, acute cholecystitis, gallstone pancreatitis, and on rare occasions, gallbladder cancer. These conditions often require gallbladder surgery, which can sometimes present various side effects. Let’s take...
The ‘gut’ is a popular topic in most health and wellness circles, with many people talking about doing ‘cleanses’ and other special diets to try and ‘heal their gut’. Are cleanses and fasts really necessary for your colon health, though? What are the healthiest ways to naturally ‘cleanse’ your colon and improve your health? This...
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...
A physician specializing in nutrition and preventive medicine decided to better understand food’s healing properties beyond simple caloric intake. With autumn’s chill setting in and the peak of respiratory illness season approaching, Dr. Patricia Varacallo decided to put soup to the test by incorporating it into her daily diet for a whole week. She wrote...
From a niche topic to an entire movement, the debate over seed oils versus animal fats among wellness fanatics has gone full swing on social media, with many demonising certain seed oils and glorifying the adoption of animal fats like butter and lard. This shift comes just two decades after the fat-free craze of the...
The good news is that the number of smokers around the globe has been on a steady decline. The concerning news is that there has been an alarming rise in the number of people diagnosed with lung cancer who have never touched a single cigarette. What is causing this rise in lung cancer incidences among...
Garlic has been a staple ingredient in many kitchens due to its strong and distinctive aroma. However, it is not only its flavor that makes it so popular as eating garlic also has many health benefits. Garlic is very versatile and can be used either raw or cooked in a variety of dishes. In this...
