12 Foods That Help Prevent Alzheimer’s And Dementia (And 5 To Avoid)
Just as what you eat can affect your heart, a growing body of research shows it’s just as important for your brain health. For example, a recent study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago shows the MIND diet—a plan they created—could lower the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 53 percent. That’s significant considering the debilitating effects...
Eating These 6 Foods Will Help Relieve Joint Pain
Chronic joint pain is a far too common occurrence in the United States. Those suffering from joint pain almost always experience a significant drop in quality of life, with their debilitating condition preventing them from playing their favorite sports, performing at their job, or even the simple pleasure of playing with their children. As a result, the pharmaceutical industry has...
The 3 Best Vegetables and Fruits to Help Lower Cholesterol
Unsurprisingly, the foods you eat can help lower cholesterol, and healthy choices like vegetables and fruits are healthy go-tos in a healthy diet. However, if you are unsure where to begin and what produce will particularly help to manage cholesterol, here are some answers for you. Here is what a cardiologist recommends to his patients. “Fruits and vegetables are naturally cholesterol-free...
The Best High-Protein Foods for Weight Loss
Dieticians say a protein-rich diet can help you reach your weight-loss goals. They also recommend opting for whole-grain loaves or quinoa over white bread and adding low-fat dairy. Shrimp and salmon can also bulk up a meal, making black beans an excellent choice for plant-based diets. Eggs Starting your day with nutrient-dense eggs is also a great way to start your day...
New Study: Adding More Omega-3s to Your Diet May Help Protect Your Hearing as You Age
Getting additional omega-3 fatty acids through the addition of supplements or changes to your diet may help protect your hearing as you age. The claims come from a new study presented in NUTRITION 2023, presented Monday at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. Although the research is still considered preliminary, it adds to an already lengthy list...
Is Flaxseed as Good as Botox?
If you’ve noticed, lately, flaxseeds have been getting more attention. You can thank TikTok for shining the light on the now-trendy mighty seed. Users have claimed that the flaxseed gel applied to the face is “the same as Botox.” However, social media trends aside, flaxseeds have been a food dieticians encourage for a long time as part of a healthy...
Eye Health — Five Foods that Improve Vision and Five that Harm It
You have probably heard the old saying, "Eat more carrots! It's good for your eyes," at least once. Is the saying just an old wife's tale, or is the old adage true? According to Nebraska Medicine ophthalmologist Chris Conrady, MD, Ph.D., "Carrots, or more specifically the vitamins within them, are essential for your eye health. Studies show five specific foods...
Surprisingly Unhealthy Christmas Foods to Avoid This Holiday Season
If you are committed to healthy eating or are on a weight-loss diet, you’ll probably try to avoid the buttery mashed potatoes and tempting Christmas desserts this holiday season. But dietitians recommend dodging some other festive food favorites you might not have considered unhealthy. Nutrition experts have listed smoked fish, crackers, and (gasp!) even the charcuterie board among foods they...
Are Low-Fat Dairy Products Really Healthier?
A scan of the dairy case at your local grocery store will show you row upon row of products containing varying fat levels. Low-fat, non-fat, whole — but what’s the healthiest option? If you consult health authorities like the World Health Organization, the American Heart Association, or U.S. dietary guidelines, the answer is clear — choose a low-fat or fat-free...
9 Surprising Ways To Treat Female Hair Loss Naturally
Hair loss can be distressing — particularly for women. Of course, there are medications, but many of us would like to avoid the unnecessary use of these drugs. So what are some natural alternatives? Here are a few: Acupuncture More research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of this treatment, but there is anecdotal evidence to support it. The idea is...
