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One Type of Food Prevents America’s Biggest Killers

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, General Health, Heart Disease

Heart disease and cancer are the two biggest killers in America. They cause nearly half of all deaths in the U.S.

But a major study shows that one type of food dramatically cuts the risk of both lethal conditions while also protecting against other major killers such as stroke and diabetes.

The meta-analysis was published in the journal The Lancet.

The research team looked at over 40 years of research.… Read More

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The Hidden Reason You Have Stomach Troubles

In All Health Watch, General Health, Gut Health

It’s one of the most enduring mysteries in digestive medicine: What causes inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?

IBD is one of the most common intestinal conditions. More than 3 million Americans suffer from it. Forms of the condition include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.[i]

IBD can make your life miserable. It causes stomach cramping, diarrhea, and fatigue. The corticosteroid drugs that are used to treat it sometimes don’t work and often have severe side effects.… Read More

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This Strange-But-Easy Trick Instantly Relieves Stress

In All Health Watch, Cognitive Health, General Health

Dr. Peta Stapleton was running a therapy support group when one of her patients suddenly had a panic attack.

The woman was hyperventilating, crying, and seemed utterly terrified. A fellow doctor led her out of the room.[1]

A few minutes later, the patient returned, completely calm and composed.

“I was very surprised” by the woman’s sudden transformation, Dr. Stapleton said. She wanted to know how her colleague was able to end the patient’s panic attack so quickly.… Read More

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Eating One Egg Has a Surprising Effect on Your Blood Sugar

In All Health Watch, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, General Health

For decades, mainstream doctors told us we should avoid eggs. They warned that the cholesterol in eggs would clog our arteries, which could trigger a heart attack.

Researchers have now discovered this is nonsense.

Eggs are a rich source of bioactive compounds that have a wide range of beneficial effects on health. And it turns out that the dietary cholesterol in eggs does not clog arteries.[1]… Read More

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Probiotics Help Reduce COVID Symptoms, Study Finds 

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, General Health

If you have a symptomatic bout of COVID-19, taking a probiotic supplement nearly doubles the chances that you’ll fully recover within a month.

That’s the promising finding of a new clinical trial. It tested probiotics in 300 symptomatic COVID patients. Half the subjects took a daily supplement that contained four probiotic strains. The other half took a placebo.[1]

After 30 days, 53% of the probiotic takers had completely recovered.… Read More