In 1996 the United States hit peak potato. Americans were eating 64 pounds of the vegetables each year—more than at any point since modern records began in 1970. A record-breaking harvest had flooded the country with so many spuds that the government had to pay farmers to give them away. In the White House, the … Read more
(NewsNation) — New research from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests high-fat diets may disrupt gut bacteria and fuel anxiety. Researchers divided male adolescent rats into two groups and fed half a standard diet of about 11% fat for nine weeks. The other group at a diet of about 45% fat, comprised mostly of saturated … Read more
Diet is a huge part of our overall health and wellbeing. Not only does what we eat have a massive impact on our weight, it can also affect our risk for conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, dementia and even cancer. Therefore, making healthier choices in our day-to-day life is vital, and potentially even life … Read more
A fitness expert has issued a stark warning to those feeling guilty about skipping a few days of their workout regime after witnessing a woman “punish” herself for it. Joshua Hills, a certified nutritionist and the brains behind a popular online coaching academy, is on a mission to help individuals mend their fraught relationships with … Read more
Dementia is a syndrome, or a group of symptoms, related to the ongoing decline of the brain. Some of the most commonly known symptoms include memory loss, confusion, and behavioural changes. But it can also lead to mobility issues, depression, and even hallucinations. Due to the nature of the condition these symptoms will progressively worsen … Read more
A study lead by scientists has found certain eating habits may make individuals more at risk of colon cancer, which has been on the rise in people under 50. Unveiling their findings at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) this past weekend, Ohio State University researchers explained that a combination of consuming too much … Read more
Millions of Britons are currently living with arthritis and other joint problems. Depending on the type of arthritis it can cause issues such as pain, inflammation, joint stiffness, and even difficulty moving. There is no cure for arthritis, however, there are ways to both reduce your risk of the condition and ease symptoms. With this … Read more
Navigating healthy eating can often be straightforward, but figuring out what’s healthy and what’s not can be hard. Fruit-based snacks often come across as the healthier option but in reality could be undermining your weight loss efforts, according to one expert. Dr. Liu, who shares health tips on her YouTube channel “Healthy Immune Doc,” recently … Read more
As is the case with our health in general, some eye conditions and problems are beyond our control. Poor vision, for example, can be inherited and also exacerbated by getting older. However, certain lifestyle factors can also have an impact on our eyesight. Diet is one such lifestyle factor. According to an optometrist we need … Read more
When it comes to eating a healthy diet, it can sometimes seem confusing to know the best way to go about it because of all the different types of diet-plans and all the information out there. In recent years, consuming carbohydrates has been somewhat maligned, with some diets telling you to ditch the carbs in … Read more
