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COVID Shots: Why It’s Best to Get Them in the Morning

In All Health Watch, Coronavirus, Immune Health

The human immune system is an early riser—and that’s why it may make sense to get your COVID shots in the morning.  

A new study at the University of Geneva in Switzerland recommends that time of day be considered when administering vaccines to increase their effectiveness.i 

Why is morning better?  

It’s because of our circadian rhythms. That’s the natural body clock that controls many of our biological functions, including our immune system. Read More

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Low-Carb Holiday Drinks You’ll Love

In All Health Watch, General Health

The holiday season is all about eating, drinking, and being merry. But if you struggle with weight issues, you know what the drill is… 

You have to use your willpower to keep carbs to a minimum. And during the holidays, many of us consume a lot of carbohydrates through alcoholic drinks. 

But there are low-carb drink choices that are delicious and festive.Read More

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High Blood Pressure? This Common Food Additive May Be the Culprit

In All Health Watch, Blood Pressure, Diet and Nutrition, General Health, Heart and Cardiovascular

If you go to the doctor and your blood pressure is high, two things are likely to happen… 

First, your physician will tell you to cut down on salt.  

Second, you’ll be handed a prescription for a hypertension drug. 

But a new study finds that your doctor should talk to you about stopping what could be the root cause of your high blood pressure. Read More

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This One Food Ingredient Boosts Memory

In All Health Watch, Cancer, Diet and Nutrition, Gut Health

Chronic inflammation is the enemy of your body and your brain. 

Scientists have come to see inflammation as the common factor behind some of the worst diseases plaguing mankind, including Alzheimer’s.i 

But now a study shows that certain foods fight brain inflammation and the age-related memory problems that come with it.ii 

Research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has found that high-fiber foods help slow brain aging.Read More

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Natural Supplement Shows Promise as COVID Treatment

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

The dietary supplement L-arginine shows strong potential to help COVID-19 patients recover faster. 

A double-blind trial tested L-arginine in 90 patients hospitalized with COVID. Half took L-arginine supplements twice a day. The other half took placebo pills.  

The patients taking a placebo were hospitalized for 46 days on average.  

But those who took the supplement recovered much faster. They got out of the hospital three weeks earlier, in an average of 25 days.Read More

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Get Off the Holiday Weight Rollercoaster

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

Many of us repeat the same cycle every year… 

During the holidays we eat, drink, and be merry. 

Then we step on the scale in January to discover how much weight  

we’ve packed on. Much of the rest of the year is spent trying to lose it. 

Of course, it would be easier and healthier if we could enjoy the holidays without ending up the size of Santa. Read More