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02/14/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Bon voyage! Study suggests taking vacations helps boost heart health

Statistics indicate that around a quarter of all adults have a condition known as metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors associated with an elevated risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. The risk of metabolic syndrome increases with age, and lifestyle issues like not exercising enough, smoking and carrying extra weight also […]

01/27/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Naturally prevent conditions like diabetes, heart disease and stroke with vitamin D and hormone support

Years of research have established a positive collaboration between estrogen and vitamin D to improve bone health. Now, recent research suggests that this dynamic duo could also play a role in staving off metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women. Metabolic syndrome is described as a cluster of conditions – such as obesity, high blood sugar and high blood […]

12/12/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Add gooseberries to your diet to keep metabolic syndrome at bay

Eating Indian gooseberries (Phyllanthus emblica) brings many health benefits to metabolism. A recent study indicates that the extract of this fruit can help treat or even prevent metabolic syndrome. Patients with metabolic syndrome suffer from the following cardiovascular-related conditions: Obesity Insulin resistance Atherogenic dyslipidemia Unhealthy blood pressure Prothrombotic state Excessive inflammation The abnormalities in metabolic syndrome contribute to […]

10/21/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Propionate, a common food ingredient, may increase diabetes and obesity risk: Study

Whenever people eat pastries or foods with artificial flavoring, they end up ingesting a hormone-disrupting chemical called propionate. A new study warned that this toxic food ingredient can trigger a series of unfavorable metabolic events that can make a person more vulnerable to diabetes and obesity. A common food preservative, propionate is not only present in artificial flavorings and […]

09/30/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Preventing muscle atrophy in those with diabetes: Animal study reveals tocotrienols can increase skeletal muscle weight

People with diabetes are at risk of various health complications, including muscle atrophy. A new study suggests taking tocotrienols can help increase skeletal muscle weight and prevent muscle atrophy. For this study, which was published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers looked at tocotrienols (vitamin E) derived from the red-orange tropical fruit known as […]

09/22/2019 / By Grace Olson

You should really try green coffee: It’s proven to improve prediabetes symptoms

For those looking for their next cup of joe: How about going for a fresh cup of green coffee? Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland in Australia found that green coffee reduces the symptoms of metabolic syndrome. The study, published in the Journal of Functional Foods, looked at the effects of green coffee bean extracts in vivo, in […]

09/20/2019 / By Lance D Johnson

Make these dietary changes to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is not a genetic curse, written into the fabric of your being. Memory loss is not the consequence of old age, either. Over time, inflammation in the body produces oxidative stress. This oxidative stress and accumulation of inflammatory conditions, left unabated, can cause the deterioration of brain cells. A study published in the April […]

09/10/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Your liver’s connection to heart health: NAFLD increases your risk for heart attack and stroke

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) also affects cardiovascular health. Patients with this liver disorder are much more likely to develop heart disease or experience a stroke. NAFLD is the most widespread hepatic condition in the United States. Characterized by fat comprising more than five percent of the liver, NAFLD can develop into a more serious disease. People with […]

09/05/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

What is oncometabolic syndrome and how do you control it?

The human body depends on good nutrition to sustain a healthy growth. Like the earth when planted with seeds, an ample supply of nutrients and other essentials ensures it produces nothing but good things. On the other hand, deficiencies and poor nutrition lead to lack of growth. In the case of the human body, it […]

09/01/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Science says there’s no such thing as a sugar rush – it’s actually a “sugar crash”

Some people mistakenly believe that consuming sugary snacks and beverages can give them a sugar rush, or increased energy and alertness. However, a study published in the journal Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews warns that sugar worsens your mood and makes you feel more tired. The study was conducted by researchers from Humboldt University of Berlin, Lancaster University, and the […]

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