Dangers of Long-term Daily Drinking

According to the University of Southampton, “Long-term daily drinking, rather than weekly binge drinking, is by far the biggest risk factor in serious liver disease, according to a new report from the University of Southampton. The study, published in the journal Addiction this week, concludes that increases in UK liver deaths are a result of…

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How People Want to Eat vs. How People Actually Eat

According to a study out of the University of Buffalo, “While more consumers than ever are making healthier choices at the grocery store, they tend to purchase a balance of healthy and less-healthy foods, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.” The article continues, “‘There is a disconnect between what…

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Physical Exercise Can Decrease Risk of Alzheimer’s

According to, “A new study shows that a variety of physical activities from walking to gardening and dancing can improve brain volume and cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 50%. This research, conducted by investigators at UCLA Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh, is the first to show that virtually any type of…

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Peanut Consumption Early On May Help Reduce Risk of Allergy

In a new study out of London, “The early introduction of peanut to the diets of infants at high-risk of developing peanut allergy significantly reduces the risk of peanut allergy until 6 years of age, even if they stop eating peanut around the age of five, according to a new study. Of the 550 LEAP-On participants,…

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Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy

According to a recently published article, “Children of mothers with vitamin D deficiency during early pregnancy appeared to be at greater risk for multiple sclerosis (MS) in adulthood, according to an article published online by JAMA Neurology.” The article continues: “Kassandra L. Munger, Sc.D., of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, and…

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Are You Wrecking Your Metabolism?

     Metabolism Wreckers Starving, skipping meals, eating one meal a day and fasting for extended periods Low calorie or low fat foods and diets It is not just about the amount of calories you consume, but the type as well. Minimal physical activity and low thyroid Poor T4 to T3 conversion High reverse T3(from…

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Fat Burning Foods & Nutrients

Foods that Act as Fat Burners in Your Body Some foods burn more calories in our bodies than the actual content of calories in the food itself. For example: Tangerines, limes, papaya, grapefruit, oranges, guava, tomatoes, celery Supplemental Vitamin C It supports Carnitine metabolism in our bodies, which helps us to burn free fatty acids…

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Caffeine Intake Can Impact Symptoms of Menopause

In a recent study out of the Mayo Clinic, they have found “an association between caffeine intake and more bothersome hot flashes and night sweats in postmenopausal women. The study also showed an association between caffeine intake and fewer problems with mood, memory and concentration in perimenopausal women, possibly because caffeine is known to enhance…

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Doctors in France have Changing Attitudes & Practices Towards Vaccines

According to a recent publication, “Given the widespread scepticism, which is contributing to inadequate coverage for some vaccines, the general physician plays a major role in matters of prevention and information. The survey, conducted by Pierre Verger (Inserm Unit 912, “Economics and Social Sciences Applied to Health and Analysis of Medical Information — SESSTIM”) between…

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