Diabetes is a chronic illness that is more and more common among kids and adults globally. When uncontrolled, it can cause severe damage and increase the risk of kidney illness, heart illness, blindness, etc. Pre-diabetes has also been associated with these conditions. Diet plays a crucial role in diabetes management. […]
If you follow a Southern type of diet, you may have a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a study published in the American Heart Association journal. On the other hand, if you routinely consume a Mediterranean diet, this risk may be lower. The southern style of diet […]
If you’ve been decorating with pumpkins for Halloween, don’t just scoop out and throw away the seeds. In fact, keep them and roast them-they’re so healthy and delicious. They’re packed with some impressive nutrients, despite their small size, and you’ll get some zinc, magnesium, as well as healthy fats from […]
Without doubt, if we want a good overall health, we also need to pay attention to our oral health, that is, the state of our teeth and gums. Poor oral health care contributes to bacteria accumulation, especially around the gum lines, which is the ideal surrounding for bacteria. In order […]
This 32-year-old woman has a warning for everyone: do not become addicted to energy drinks because your health may suffer. She learned this the hard way from her own experience with a serious health issue due to drinking a large amount of energy drinks on a daily basis. Samantha Sharpe, […]
For some years now, the scientific world has been trying to collect conclusive studies for the connection between unhealthy diet and higher risk of cancer. Though it has been considered a contributing factor, studies have not been conclusive about whether a poor diet can lead to cancer, until recently. Namely, […]
Probably, most of you who are reading this article are using stevia or have at least heard or read about it. For those who do not know much about it, stevia is not the same as other sugar substitutes and processed sweeteners. On the contrary, it is a 100 percent […]
For some time now, artificial sweeteners have been a controversial topic and numerous studies have associated them with a lot of health problems, including major ones like cancer and diabetes. Moreover, according to a recent study from Boston University, drinking soda beverages on a regular basis puts people at a […]
Did you know that experts believe that around 30 percent of women will develop thyroid disorder in their lifetime? And, chances are, you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder, right? This autoimmune disorder impedes the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. Some contributing factors […]
Even though store-bought marshmallows are one of the favorite sweet treats in the US, but elsewhere too, they are not the healthiest food. In fact, they are nowhere near healthy- they are full of added sugar, i.e. one piece of marshmallows has 4 grams of sugar and there is rarely […]