We know that consuming too many calories and not exercising contributes to weight gain, but there are also some surprising architectural and environmental reasons you may be packing on the pounds. “Here are some waist-expanding phenomena you may never have thought could affect us,” Dr. Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN says. “This excellent list compiled by TreeHugger.com is […]
More Than Half of All Americans Are Chronically Ill The cost of health care in the US has increased over the past year accounting for 17% of GDP. But even though the US spends more than $3-T on health care each year, it is the worst performing system ranked by multiple aspects of healthcare. The […]
Middle-aged men who maintain their muscle mass may lower their risk of heart disease as they get older, a new study suggests. Beginning in the mid-30’s, muscle begins to decline by about 3% each decade. Previous studies found that muscle mass is associated with heart attack/stroke risk, but those studies focused on people with heart […]
We all know all the adage, “Everything in moderation.” But, hang on according to leading health expert Dr. Ellen Kamhi, aka “The Natural Nurse” certain foods should not be eaten period. Fully 40% out of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States are related to diet. These are diabetes, heart disease, cancer, […]
In the US it is estimated 3.2-M adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 suffer from depression, defined as having at least 1 major depressive episode in a year. This accounts for 13.3% of adolescents, who experience a period of at least 2 wks with a depressed mood, loss of interest in daily activities […]
“It’s never too late to improve your brain health,” says Lainey Younkin, MS, RD, LDN, registered dietitian and founder of Lainey Younkin Nutrition. These tips may help improve your physical health, your brain health, and your cognitive abilities, they are as follows. Aim for 150 mins or more of aerobic exercise each week. If you have […]
Last week, federal health minister Greg Hunt announced that more than 60,000 Australians will be asked about their mental health and well-being as part of the intergenerational Health and Mental Health Study. The mental health survey will be run in 2020, with new data on how common mental illness is due the year after. This […]
FLASH: I suspect that virtually no 1 needs reason to love chocolate, but if you dom here is 1. According to a new study, the phenolic compounds in cocoa bean shells may help reverse obesity. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois, suggests that 3 of the phenolic compounds in the shells […]
New research from the American Psychological Association (APA) finds that the Mediterranean Diet is better for mind, body, and planetary health. It is no surprise Decades of research has found that the Mediterranean Diet, a style of eating developed by nutritionist and doctor Ancel Keys featuring plant-based, nutrient-rich foods helps increase longevity and because it […]
FLASH: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of natural death among people who are traveling Do not ignore heart attack symptoms while travelling, keep emergency numbers at hand. That is the main message of a study presented today at Acute Cardiovascular Care 20191 a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress. Cardiovascular disease is the leading […]
FLASH: A recent study is the 1st to separately evaluate diet and exercise, and the effect they have on cognitive ability, finding those who improved their diet and continuously walked or cycled for 30 mins 3X a week reversed signs of brain aging. According to a survey by AARP, 93% of Americans believe maintaining brain health […]
Diet sodas are not the lesser evil, they are as evil as regular soda, and some argue they are worse. Linking low- or Zero-calorie soft drinks to specific illnesses is tricky, and researchers are cautious to call them flat-out dangerous or point to cause and effect. It is not always clear if the problem is […]
The Evidence is in, ‘Obesity can shorten one’s life A new study that tracked the weight and survival of more than 6,000 Americans for 24 years reinforces the notion that piling on excess pounds can lead to an earlier grave. Being statistically obese, but not simply overweight, was tied to a 27% increase in the […]
The Keto Diet Fights: Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Alzheimer’s The 1 diet is being praised by leading health experts as an effective tool in battling the epidemics of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. That diet is the Keto diet and experts say it even helps improve brain health, crucial to the fight against Alzheimer’s. […]
Obesity Augurs Risk to National Security Fully, 31% of our youth in the United States are disqualified from military service due to obesity, and the epidemic is now “posing a threat to our nation’s security as well,” says the law enforcement nonprofit Council for Strong America’s “Mission: Readiness” project. “Obesity has long threatened our nation’s health,” a report […]
American’s Dying from Drinking and Obesity is Alarming Since Y 2009, a growing number of Americans have died from liver disease and liver cancer. The increase among those 25- to 34 anni is especially troubling because the deaths are due to cirrhosis, a disease caused by excessive drinking of alcohol, the authors of a new […]
A Gender Bending Chemical is Found in Nearly 90% of Teens Independent studies demonstrate negative effects of BPA and other toxins in the body, but governmental agencies and manufacturers appear unwilling to protect your health So, it is your responsibility to protect yourself from air, water and food contaminants Bisphenol-A (BPA) was 1st created by […]
Obesity is Deadly! Obesity is a deadly health condition, associated with heart disease, diabetes, depression, cancer and premature death, take good care of yourself. Today it is growing at epidemic proportions and researchers find it may spread through communities. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 30% of adult Americans […]
Chemicals in Breakfast Cereals Cause Obesity Many studies suggests that chemicals added to breakfast cereals and other common processed food products are adding to America’s obesity crisis, but showing exactly how the process happens has been difficult. Now scientists at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles have solved the problem. The researchers tested 3 chemicals that […]
Your Pet Dog Need This Every Day… I have lost count of how many years now pet obesity has been on the rise, along with all the disorders that inevitably result when animals are overfed and under-exercised. According to pet insurer Nationwide, in Y 2016 over 1.3-M pet owner claims totaling more than $60-M were […]
Obesity How it Starts, How To End It It is time to get real about food! Obesity is rooted in the wrong food choices, not lack of exercise. And the food industry has been permitted to confuse the issue by shifting the focus and discussion to exercise, omitting the importance of one’s specific food choices. […]
Effects of Obesity on the Human Body & Their Symptoms Obesity is a concern that should be addressed immediately, because it can/does cause many serious complications. Below is a list of health complications that can arise due to obesity, as well as their symptoms, as follows: Type 2 Diabetes: Most people who are obese develop […]
Obesity is Now a Greater Health Concern than Hunger Our Industrialized Food System Promotes Both Obesity and Malnourishement The industrialization and centralization of food production was done to increase farmers’ capacity to grow more food at a lower cost. But, a core principle was lost in this efficiency equation, that of food quality and nutrient density. Today, […]
Sit Less, Stand Up, Move More, Avoid Sugar, Live Longer Recent research reveals that 52% of Americans are now either pre-diabetic or diabetic. A Key symptom of both is insulin and leptin resistance, a situation in which the human body can no longer read the signals from these important energy-regulating hormones. According to Dr. Robert […]
Depression, a Major Risk for Cardiovascular & Heart Disease According to a new study published in the Journal Atherosclerosis depression is as big a risk for cardiovascular disease in men as high cholesterol and obesity, “There is little doubt that depression is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases,” explained researcher Karl-Heinz Ladwig. “The question now is: […]
New Year’s Health Resolution, Eat REAL Food Facct: More Than Half of All Americans Are Chronically Ill The cost of health care in the US has increased over the past year accounting for 17% of GDP. But even though the US spends more than $3-T on health care each year, it is the worst performing […]
High Blood Pressure Increases Risk of Stroke & Heart Attack Yoga may help reduce blood pressure in people who are at risk for developing hypertension, a new study finds. “Patients with pre-hypertension [slightly elevated blood pressure] are likely to develop hypertension [high blood pressure] unless they improve their lifestyle,” said study author Dr. Ashutosh Angrish […]
Heart Disease is on the Rise Killing More and More Americans $CRRVF The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just published the stats for Y 2015, they are Grim. The death rate from heart disease rose almost 1% in the US, driving up the mortality rate and undoing 40 years of declining rates. […]
Hillary and Michelle Intimately Tied Sugar & Soda Industry $DIS, $KO, $PEP $JPM Lives are at stake, the health and future of children hang in the balance in this Presidential election Walt Disney World recently tried to copy the sugar and soda industries’ marketing methodology, but ended up running for cover last year when the […]
To Slow the Aging Process Stopping Eating All the Time Once when I was talking to someone about my book on aging and the actions that we can take to slow it, this person asked me what was my most important piece of anti-aging advice, it was and is: “Stop eating all the time.” This piece […]
Public Health ‘Enemy #1″ is Sugar, not Fat New revelations that the sugar industry has funded research since the 1960’s casting doubt on sugar’s role in heart disease, and claiming fat was the biggest risk factor, suggest Big Sugar has been as hazardous to public health as big as Big Tobacco. So say a growing […]
Obesity Raises Our Risk of Cancer Obesity can raise your risk of cancer in many ways. Some cancers, especially breast and endometrial cancer, are sensitive to the female sex hormone estrogen, and fat cells produce an excess of this hormone. This is why obesity in young children obesity is a a grave concern. By carrying […]
Cancer is the Biggest Health Challenge in America Americans believe their greatest health care challenge is cancer, a new survey finds. Cancer is #1 on the list, followed by obesity, neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; diabetes and heart disease. Also, while Zika virus and Ebola garner the media’s attention, the […]
Full-fat Products are Healthy Dietary Staples Study after study has demonstrated that low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets just do not work to drive weight loss or prevent disease. In fact, they are the things causing the obesity epidemic, which is a contributing factor to cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. “Finally Americans are getting rid of the not-fat […]
Eating Nuts May Lower Rates of Heart Disease & Diabetes Eating a handful of nuts 5X per week may reduce inflammation, a condition that contributes to heart disease, diabetes and many other chronic illnesses, say the authors of a recent US study. This inflammation-dampening effect might be the secret to the health benefits of nuts, […]
Want to Lose Weight, Include Thin Friends in Your Life A new study reveals that if you are heavy, you are more likely to lose weight if you widen your social circle to include thinner friends. Heavy people may be concerned about weight discrimination and also feel more comfortable hanging out with people who are […]
Americans are Getting Heavier and Heavier Since the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, the average American has put on 15 or more additional pounds without getting any taller. Even 11-year-old kids aren’t immune from this weight plague, the study found. Girls are more than 7 pounds heavier even though their height is the same. Boys […]
Go Green, Lose Weight This Summer Americans spend millions of dollars yearly on fad diets, wild exercise plans, and complicated calorie-cutting methods to lose weight. But, the Key to shedding a few pounds is not complex; all you have to do is start eating “Green.” High levels of the hormone cause the body to store […]
US Nutrition Labeling: Added Sugar Key Change The US Nutrition Facts label will soon be getting its !st update in 20 years, including for the 1st time how much added sugar is in a product. The new information will be added onto labels from the beginning in Y 2018, and the change is being lauded […]
Fats to Avoid in a Healthy Diet Some dietary fats can be harmful, but it’s important to know which ones and why. For an in-depth review of dietary fats, please see the Weston A. Price Foundation’s article, “Saturated Fat Does a Body Good.” In summary, harmful fats that contribute to heart disease are primarily as […]
Most Food & Drink Products Endorsed by Celebrities are Unhealthy Today, it is not uncommon to see the face of a famous Pop Star promoting foods and drinks aimed and children and adolescents. A new study by NYU Langone Medical Center reveals that a most of the food and drink products endorsed by celebrities are […]
Eat Organic Green Vegetables, Lose Weight In the Spring many people attempt to get a Summer beach body by turning to fad diets, crazy exercise plans, and incredibly complicated calorie-cutting methods. What most people do not know is that the Key to weight loss is much less complex. If you want to lose weight, all […]
Expert Scientists Don’t Agree On Cancer-causing Potential of Glyphosate $MON Tuesday, one of the nation’s scientific bodies said it found no evidence that GMO crops are bad for human health. In its 400-page report the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine says its review of Key studies and years of disease data showed no […]
An Ounce of Prevention, Avoid Diabetes In Y 2012, over 90-M people had diabetes or pre-diabetes, and 1 out of every 2 people with the condition do not know they have it. Lifestyle choices are the best strategies to controlling blood sugar, reducing your risk of diabetes and preventing secondary health problems from the condition. […]
A Guide to the Most Nutritious Vegetables Below is a list of vegetables, it provides a guide to the most nutritious vegetables, and those to limit due to their high carbohydrate content, think: starch is “sugar”. Organic and locally grown vegetables are ideal for maximizing nutrition, limiting pesticide exposure, and increasing freshness. Avoid wilted vegetables, […]
Synthetic Fructose Found in Processed Foods May Cause Brain Damage New American research finds that fructose consumption could alter and potentially damage hundreds of genes in the brain. These genetic modifications could be linked to medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A team of scientists from the […]