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09/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Anthocyanins, abundantly found in berries, treat insulin resistance while managing cholesterol levels

Two of the biggest, most common health problems people face as they age are diabetes and heart disease. Although their mechanisms are different, scientists have discovered that one natural compound found in food can be helpful in both conditions. Anthocyanins are a type of antioxidant that have been linked to several impressive health benefits. They’re […]

05/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Rose hips could be an effective treatment for obesity

Roses are famous all over the world because of their sheer beauty, but that’s not all the plant has to offer. For thousands of years, people have turned to the rose plant not for its flowers but for its fruit, the rose hip. In particular, the fruits have been used in traditional medicine to treat a number of […]

05/15/2018 / By Vicki Batts

PROVEN: Sugar-free diet drinks are NOT healthier; artificial sweeteners still cause obesity and diabetes

Artificial sweeteners have been heralded by weight-conscious folks looking to cut calories for the last few decades. It’s hard to ignore the fact that dieters and health-conscious people alike have been led to believe that choosing a sugar substitute over the real thing is actually their best option — but is that really true? Research […]

05/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Reboot your diet: Consuming more mono-unsaturated fatty acids can reduce your risk of heart disease by 26%

Make your diet more heart-healthy by including foods rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. A study found that eating more monounsaturated fatty acids from plants can lower the risk of heart disease by 26 percent. Led by researchers at the Harvard School T.H. Chan of Public Health in Boston, the study investigated the effect of monounsaturated […]

05/14/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Eat just one small handful of pecans every day to dramatically improve your heart health

It’s not just an apple a day that keeps the doctor away – a study has shown that eating a handful of pecans daily can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and Type 2 diabetes. The results of the study, which was published in Nutrients, found that having at least 1.5 ounces of pecans – equivalent to […]

05/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to detox yourself from sugar: A day-by-day guide

Did you know that quitting sugar can help lower your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and liver disease? These health conditions have two things in common: Sugar as a culprit, and they all have a place in the list of top 15 causes of death. If your diet consists of sugar-rich foods, your blood pressure can skyrocket. […]

04/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating 15 almonds a day lowers bad cholesterol levels and decreases the risk for diabetes

Studies suggest that eating around 15 almonds each day can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk for diabetes, according to a report published by GreenMedInfo.com. In the report, one of the clinical studies investigated the effects almonds have in improving the levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol. The researchers recruited 150 patients with […]

04/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The fig: Cultivated longer than wheat or barley, this highly perishable fruit is good for your heart and blood sugar

The fig (Ficus carica) is one of the oldest known cultivated fruit trees, preceding the cultivation of wheat or barley. One of the most notable uses of the fig plant was in medicine, providing benefits for the heart and blood sugar. This is because figs are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. […]

04/03/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Wild blueberry juice provides cardioprotective effects for people at risk for type-2 diabetes

Blueberries aren’t just for sweet cheesecakes; it can also protect the heart of people who may have had too much of it. A study published in BMC Nutrition revealed that wild blueberry juice has cardioprotective effects which can improve the condition of people with type-2 diabetes. The study, led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and researchers […]

03/31/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Diabetes medication plunges blood sugar to dangerously low levels, increasing risk of heart attack and death

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released an updated guidance statement about how to treat type-2 diabetes that significantly scales back the group’s official recommendations concerning drug-based interventions for the blood sugar condition. Because pharmacologic therapies for type-2 diabetes come with some serious health risks, the ACP is now recommending that physicians take a […]

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