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
Since the early days of the pandemic, we have been telling you to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D.
That advice is looking better than ever.
Two new studies show that vitamin D is crucial to staying well while the coronavirus continues to spread.
The first one found that being low in vitamin D nearly doubles your chances of getting infected by the coronavirus. … Read More
Starting at age 30, most people begin to lose strength and muscle mass. Between 30 and 50, the average person suffers a 10% loss of muscle.[i]
After that, muscle loss accelerates. Between 50 and 60, muscle loss averages 10-20%. After age 60, it speeds up even more. This is true for both men and women.
The amount of muscle loss over a lifetime varies greatly from one person to another.… Read More
We’ve all been warned that we shouldn’t scratch bug bites because it can lead to infections. And you probably know from personal experience that scratching actually makes them itch even more.[1]
But in the moment, scratching feels so good. It’s hard to resist.
New research has found a way to get the satisfying feeling of scratching without increasing the itch or risking an infection.… Read More
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
Years ago, liver disease carried a terrible stigma.
When someone had it, it was assumed they had a drinking problem. And back then, alcoholism was often viewed as a failure of character rather than the disease that it is.
Today, more Americans than ever have liver disease. But for the vast majority, it has nothing to do with alcohol.
The statistics are terrifying…
More than 30% of Americans have the most common form of liver disease.… Read More