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How Olive Oil Fights Alzheimer’s

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article

Billions of dollars have been poured into Alzheimer’s drug research in recent years. So far, the effort has been a total failure.

No medications have been found that prevent or reverse Alzheimer’s.

Meanwhile, the incidence of the disease is exploding.[1]

But what if the best Alzheimer’s drug is not a drug at all?

A study shows exactly how one food keeps you mentally sharp—and why it may be the best weapon against Alzheimer’s.… Read More

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Not Only Can Fast Food Kill You, So Can the Wrapper

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article

We all know that fast food is loaded with bad fats, chemical preservatives, carbs, added sugar, and calories. But now there is another reason to stay away from the stuff.

Researchers from the Silent Spring Institute in Newton, Mass., tested more than 400 fast food wrappers and boxes. They came from 27 chain restaurants across the country.

They found that 46% of the wrappers contained the toxic chemical fluorine.… Read More

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Belly Bloat: The Surprising Causes…and Cures

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, General Health

Sometimes when we overindulge in our favorite foods, we get a bloated, uncomfortable stomach. But what if you have a bloated belly and you can’t blame it on a recent pig out?

There are some hidden causes of a belly bloat that have nothing to do with overeating.

Bloating can be defined as any abnormal swelling in the abdominal area. A feeling of fullness, increased stomach growling, and pain are sometimes also present.… Read More

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Lose Weight by Putting Your Brain in Charge of Your Body

In All Health Watch, Cognitive Health, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article

Does this sound familiar? It’s lunchtime. You sit in front of your computer with a wall of emails in front of you.

You take a couple bites of your sandwich. You grab some chips. And start reading your messages. You answer a few of them.

Before you know it, you’ve finished lunch without even noticing it. A couple hours later, you’re hungry and crave a snack.… Read More

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The Gluten-Free Grain Every Active Adult Should Eat

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article

It’s the best-kept secret in the world of gluten-free eating…

Teff is the nutrient-packed whole grain that elite athletes rely on when they need to perform at their best.

It’s a staple food in Ethiopia, a country famed for its long-distance runners. The athletes there credit teff with their success at the Olympics and other international competitions.

The seeds have been cultivated in Ethiopia since 4000 B.C.… Read More

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The #1 Factor for Healthy Aging

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular

Healthy aging largely depends on just one factor.

If you have this single crucial marker of wellness, chances are that you will not get heart disease or suffer a stroke. You’ll likely avoid dementia. If you’re a man, you won’t have to worry about erectile dysfunction.[i]   

The condition of your blood vessels affects virtually every aspect of your health.… Read More