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Lose just this much weight to lose your disease risk (seriously, that’s all!)

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date September 5, 2018

We all know that being overweight can cause major health problems and has been linked to everything from heart disease and diabetes, to Alzheimer’s and even cancer. But how much weight loss is enough to lower these risk? Surprisingly, much lower than you think…

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Dangerous pharmacy slip-ups that could kill

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date September 18, 2018

In the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” young George Bailey stops the town pharmacist, who is distraught over the death of his son, from mislabeling a prescription in a way that would have had lethal consequences. Today, things are not that personal, and human error is rampant…

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The food that could make colon cancer obsolete

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date August 24, 2018

It’s long been thought that increasing the amount of vegetables you eat could help lower risk for colorectal cancer, and that the reason was, well, fiber. But it’s been discovered that the key to stopping colon cancer is a compound produced when your body digests…

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Going gluten free? Necessity for some, risky for others

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date October 23, 2019

Have you jumped on the gluten-free bandwagon yet? It seems everywhere you turn these days, people, including some big-name celebrities, are going gluten-free, claiming it’s helped them with weight loss, energy and their health in general. But there are a few things you should be aware of before jumping on board.

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3+ ridiculous reasons research is being funded to keep you away from vitamins

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date May 16, 2019

I’m a fan of The Big Bang Theory. In my favorite episode, Sheldon tells Amy that all vitamin supplements can do is give you “very expensive urine,” a conclusion that’s not far off from that of the recent study questioning the use of vitamins. But their ridiculous reasons are sitcom-worthy…

Tags Health News, Nutritional Supplements

Healthy Diet

More proof that broccoli is a cancer slayer

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date June 3, 2019

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I don’t know about you, but I find it comforting to know that for pretty much any disease, I can reduce my risks using food instead of dangerous drugs. But there’s one vegetable that stands out as a potent weapon against disease. And new research confirms the power of this “little green tree” to fight cancer…

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Men’s Health

5 foods to secretly boost HIS sex drive

Post author By Craig Cooper
Post date June 7, 2019

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If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and the way to your heart is through the bedroom, then the way to satisfy both is also through his stomach. Your husband can achieve a stronger sex drive and better sexual performance by eating these five foods…

Tags Beets, Sexual Health

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The common antibiotic that puts you at risk for a fatal heart rhythm

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date June 13, 2019

There’s probably been a point in your life where you took a Z-pack from your doctor without second guessing it. Maybe your throat was ablaze with strep bacteria or any other number of nasty infections. At those times, a Z-pack feels like a life-saver. But this common antibiotic can also be a life-ender…

Tags Magnesium, Potassium, Side Effects

Diabetes

Say yes to cheese for better blood sugar

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date May 9, 2019

No matter how you slice it, cheese is delicious. But cheese is high in fat. It’s high in calories. It’s high in sodium. It causes inflammation. Sure, there are some downsides to going hog wild on a sharp cheddar cheese wheel. But there are upsides too… especially if you have prediabetes or diabetes…

Tags Blood sugar, Insulin resistance

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Why your bone health may be a sign of stiffening arteries

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date October 7, 2020

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Your bone health isn’t something to be taken lightly. A hip break can land you in the hospital, even shorten your life span. But it’s not a heart attack, right? Not so fast. The development of mineral deposits in your arteries, which can lead to arterial stiffness, and bone mineralization share many overlapping processes. That’s why weak bones may be a sign of serious heart trouble…

Tags Health News, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Osteoporosis, Vascular Calcification

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5 ways oatmeal can beat back metabolic syndrome

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date July 24, 2020

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Metabolic syndrome sneaks up on people. It might start with your cholesterol. Before you know it, your blood pressure goes up. Next, your doctor is concerned about your blood sugar which is going up with your weight. Before you wake up one day on more medications than you’ve ever taken in all your years, try a daily bowl of oatmeal instead.

Tags Cardio Support, Metabolic Syndrome, Organic

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The snack habit that lowers cholesterol and heart disease risk

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date June 22, 2020

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When you’re craving a snack, you have two choices. You can reach for something salty, crunchy and processed (like potato chips) that won’t do your heart health any favors. Or you can reach for something that’s just as satisfying that significantly improves your cholesterol, blood vessel health and cardiovascular disease risk…

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