You know how dangerous sugar is. It doesn’t help matters that eating sugar is physically addicting. But the damage goes beyond weight gain and cavities. Those are just the beginning. The truth is it can lead to some serious—even deadly—conditions.
Here are five little-known ways sugar sabotages your health:
… Read MoreAsk any Health Watch reader and they’ll tell you how dangerous Bisphenol-A (BPA) is. This compound is a notorious carcinogen. And it’s one of the biggest environmental health hazards you run into every day. But according to the FDA, you have nothing to worry about.
The FDA is well aware of the problems with this carcinogen. Advocacy groups and experts have been challenging their stance on this compound for years.… Read More
Losing your hair is upsetting enough as it is. But it’s not just a cosmetic issue.
We’ve told you before that male pattern baldness may raise your risk for heart disease by at least 22%. Depending on how much hair you lose—and when—your risk could be as high as 70%. But a new study finds even more reason to be concerned at the first sign of thinning hair…
… Read MoreIt’s one of the most popular drinks on the planet. But its pleasant taste isn’t the only reason why. That’s because it is one of the easiest ways to support your overall health—and fight off the effects of aging.
Research shows that people who regularly drink it can reduce their risk of high blood pressure by as much as 65%.1 Its polyphenols deliver anticancer benefits in every cup..… Read More
Aubergine… Garden egg… Eggplant. Call it what you will. Regardless, the health benefits remain the same. And they’re not a food you’ll want to skip.
Here are five reasons to eat more eggplant:
… Read MoreIt takes more than just family history to help determine your breast cancer risk. Only 5–10% of cases are hereditary.1 But this number shouldn’t scare you. It should motivate you. Your risk for developing breast cancer is something you can help control.
You need to know the environmental factors that put your health in danger. And new research from the National Institutes of Health can help.… Read More