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How to squeeze the most cataract-fighting lutein from spinach

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date February 28, 2022

Lutein is a super healthy carotenoid. It reduces the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts, as well as coronary heart disease, stroke and metabolic syndrome. It may even improve your cognitive health. Here’s how to get the most of it from a great source…

Tags Antioxidants, Vision support

Healthy Living Prescription Drugs

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…

Tags DIY Health

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6 unusual fall picks that pack big taste and nutrition

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date November 4, 2022

Pattern made of melon and smile face made of berry fruit on vibrant purple background. Minimal healthy concept. Fresh fruit and happy face idea.

Autumn is harvest time. That means a variety of veggies and fruits are available now and bursting not only flavor, but health-boosting nutrients. It’s time to get adventurous and “wow” your taste buds. Here are six you might not have tried before…

Tags Nutrition, Organic, Plant-based diet

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The antioxidant-packed tea that kills cancer stem cells

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date September 5, 2018

At some point in your life, you’ve probably been told to “treat your body like a temple.” And that’s good advice. You only have one body, after all. And it has to last you for a while. But, if you’ve been a little rough on it, no worries. One special drink could turn things around for you…

Tags Antioxidants, Natural Herbal Remedies, Tea

Healthy Diet Heart Health Inflammation

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…

Tags Almonds, Cholesterol

Heart Health

For better blood pressure and a healthy gut, optimize your salt intake

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date June 29, 2020

Salt

If you get diagnosed with high blood pressure, your doctor will advise you to reduce your salt intake. At one point, several large-scale studies conclusively linked high-salt diets to high blood pressure, but we’ve learned that the connection between salt and blood pressure isn’t so cut and dry… and it includes your gut.

Tags Blood Pressure Support

Breast Cancer Healthy Diet

Should you avoid soy — or not?

Post author By Dr. Elizabeth Klodas MD, FACC
Post date July 8, 2020

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Patients and readers often ask me about the risks of soy: Is there a connection to cancer? Can it help hot flashes? And as a cardiologist, I’m probably asked most often… Is soy really beneficial for heart health? Recently, the evidence really swung in soy’s favor…

Tags Cardio Support, Organic

Healthy Diet

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.

Tags Gluten

Healthy Diet

More proof that broccoli is a cancer slayer

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date June 3, 2019

Broccoli

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…

Tags Superfoods

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

Health News Heart Health Prescription Drugs

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

Digestive Health

New gluten-free ‘flour’ packed with nutrition and a dash of caffeine

Post author By Carolyn Gretton
Post date January 29, 2021

Satisfied woman keeps hands on belly, feels replete after delicious supper, has full stomach, long hair, appealing appearance, wears jumper, models on pink wall. Lady finds out about pregnancy

It’s easier than ever to make the switch to a gluten-free diet with all the gluten-free flours and baked goods now available. However, those goods tend to lack the fiber and nutrients found in wheat. Now, there’s an alternative “flour” that can make up that shortfall…

Tags Gluten