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When it comes to losing weight, low-carb diets are extremely popular and effective. Apart from fast weight loss, other benefits of a low-carb diet include reduced hunger, a lower risk of heart disease, enhanced cognitive performance, a lower risk of developing certain types of cancer, and better control over your blood sugar. About Glucose You […]

Not all fat is created equally. Have a waist larger than 35 inches if you are women (larger than 40 inches for men) means you are holding onto too much abdominal fat, and this particular condition comes with some very serious health risks. While the fat that pads your arms, thighs, and butts may seem […]

Maintaining a healthy weight can be hard for many. Our on-the-go lifestyles combined with the prevalence of processed foods and oversized portions today means it is easier than ever to eat too many empty calories, and desk jobs keep us from moving as much as we should. Each of us is different, and what may […]

Vitamin K may be the least known of all the vitamins. Until recently, that is when scientists realized exactly how much vitamin K actually does for the human body. Most of us get what we need from the food we ingest, but for newborns, a single injection of vitamin K is standard procedure to prevent […]

You probably have your favorite brand of chips or pint of ice cream that you love to reach on those days where stress levels supersede the norm. It is only natural that we use food to quiet those feelings of stress and anxiety in our lives. Unfortunately, our penchant for comfort foods may not be […]

Our bone health is an absolute must-have for leading a satisfying life. We sometimes underestimate the importance of taking care of our bones, but much like every other aspect of our bodies, they require TLC as well. Caring for our bone health begins with the foods we eat. Prioritizing Your Bone Health Our bones are […]

Weight loss is one of the most common goals of Americans today. Websites and advertisements for weight-loss related products dominate the web and infomercial time on TV, and in fact, diet and weight loss have entire sections to themselves in many bookstores. Innumerable strategies, cures, and fads have come and gone claiming to provide the […]

Being proactive about living a healthy lifestyle is not just about increasing your lifespan, but also just as importantly about optimizing the quality of your extra years in terms of feeling happy and fulfilled. It is well known that there are certain habits that are consistent amongst people who are successful, happy and productive, (and […]

Belly fat can have significant risks for our overall health. It is vital that we do not ignore the potential impact it could have on our lives or lifespan. Why Is Belly Fat Harmful? Belly fat not only involves the subcutaneous fat, which is an extra layer of weight or padding below your skin. It […]

There are many microorganisms, both good and bad, that live on or in our body. Some of these microorganisms cause disease while others help us with things such as digesting food or destroying disease-causing bacteria. Optimum health is achieved when intestinal homeostasis, a balance of good and bad bacteria, exists in our body. Probiotics can […]