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Combining metabolic syndrome with kidney disease can be deadly

Combining metabolic syndrome with kidney disease can be deadly
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Metabolic syndrome is bad enough on its own since it raises your risk of problems like heart attack, stroke and diabetes, not to mention premature death. But when combined with chronic kidney disease, the cluster of conditions that make up metabolic syndrome can send those risks into the stratosphere. Here’s how to avoid them…

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Osteoporosis: The forgotten mineral that lowers the risk

Osteoporosis: The forgotten mineral that lowers the risk
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It takes more than calcium and vitamin D to maintain bone health. These popular nutrients tend to take the spotlight, though strong healthy bones depend just as much on important micro- and macronutrients. In fact, a single trace element — and don’t let that word diminish its big benefits — is instrumental in boosting your bone density…

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Food Allergies Inflammation Respiratory Health

The heavy metal making your allergies worse

The heavy metal making your allergies worse
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Living with allergies, you might think your miserable symptoms are something you’re stuck with. Hold on to your socks. If you’ve noticed they’re worse, it’s not your typical trigger…

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Anti-Aging Supplements Brain Health Health Supplements

Another major study confirms: Multivitamins slow cognitive decline

Another major study confirms: Multivitamins slow cognitive decline
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Clinical trials have already shown multivitamins can help reduce cognitive decline. Now findings not only confirm they can improve memory performance by years, but why people with heart problems should be especially excited about this research…

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A novel way to make your cake a superfood

A novel way to make your cake a superfood
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Cake might not be the healthiest choice for those of us looking to slim our waistlines or battle back diabetes and blood pressure problems. But what if there was a way to bake a cake with superfood benefits?

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Supplements could save billions in health costs report shows

Breaking: Supplements could save billions in health costs, says report
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Plenty of critics claim supplements are a waste of money, but the research proves otherwise. The Council for Responsible Nutrition used that research to calculate how effective supplements are at preventing illness and the healthcare costs they can save. Now who’s throwing money down the toilet?

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3+ ways pumpkin can boost your wellness

3+ ways pumpkin can boost your wellness
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Fall is the time of year that pumpkin spice abounds. But if you can get past the pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream topping, the pies and pastries, pumpkin can be a remarkably healthy and versatile vegetable. Here are three reasons you should be adding pumpkin to your menu…

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Healthy Diet

Phytic acid: The antinutrient found in healthy foods

Phytic acid: The antinutrient found in healthy foods
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We tend to see phytic acid as something to avoid because of its reputation as an antinutrient. But this plant-based substance isn’t all bad. In fact, it has some health benefits that could offset its potential for causing mineral deficiencies. So let’s dig into the conundrum…

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Health Supplements Immune System Inflammation Respiratory Health

COPD: What to know about your prematurely aged immune system

COPD: What to know about your prematurely aged immune system
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COPD is an umbrella term for a group of incurable inflammatory lung disorders. It carries higher risk for other serious conditions such as heart disease, memory loss, stroke or diabetes. But less has been known about its connection to vitamin deficiency and an aged immune system…