Earlier this week, Health Watch readers discovered an outlawed Chinese herb that may work better than surgery for weight loss. But that’s not the only controversial plant that may help save your health… You already know marijuana could be the key to fighting childhood epilepsy. You may even be aware of its ability to correct vision problems and fight nausea.… Read More
Friday Five: Reasons to Switch to High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Health Watch readers know that when it comes to exercise, we recommend high-intensity interval training. HIIT is all about maximizing results while minimizing time spent in the gym. The average session lasts 20 minutes or less. But don’t let the duration fool you… This kind of exercising comes with health benefits traditional cardio can’t replicate.
Here are five reasons to switch to HIIT:
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These Drinks Aren’t Stress Fighters—They’re Sweet Killers.
Mainstream headlines are now claiming some of the most dangerous drinks you can buy come with a major perk… Fighting stress. It’s a health boost that about 75% of adults could benefit from.1
Researchers from the University of California looked at how people drinking these beverages responded to stress. First, they had a small group of women undergo functional MRI screenings.… Read More
Research Confirms: This is NOT a “Health Food”
It’s one of those foods that most people think they need to eat more of. That starting your day with it is a good way to help boost your health. And you can’t blame them for thinking that.
The government’s Choose My Plate program says you should eat it every day for vitamin D3, potassium, and calcium.1 In the U.K.,… Read More
Friday Five: Jump Start Weight Loss Without Any Dieting
Most diets are fads at best. They rely on unrealistic or unhealthy approaches. And with beach season approaching, you might not know where to turn. Not to worry. There are simple—effective—ways to start losing weight today.
Here are five easy ways to jump-start weight loss. And best of all, not one of them requires you starving yourself or even cutting out foods.… Read More
Five Simple Ways to Combat Sugar Cravings
Sugar is the most dangerous ingredient in the standard American diet (SAD). Health Watch readers know eating it causes major health problems…like cancer. And it’s not just deadly… It’s addicting. Based on brain scans, it’s as addictive as cocaine according to one 60 Minutes report.1
Giving it up can seem hard. But there are some tricks you can do that will help.… Read More