Archive for the 'Health' Category
Men and women have different nutritional needs - therefore there are foods that are more important for each to eat. Here are a few, and why they’re important:
For the guys:
Tomato Sauce - protects against prostate cancer.
Oysters - boosts zinc intake, which helps with the male reproductive system.
Broccoli - protects against bladder cancer, which is especially […]
If you’ve ever needed a reason not to drink to excess, other than the morning after, here it is: This handy tool will take the amount you drank and translate it into food. As in, one glass of wine equals a slice of pizza. But since it’s the holidays, I say ignore the result…
If you ever feel like your memory is starting to go, make sure you have these foods in your diet:
Salmon - Omega-3 fatty acids
Sunflower seeds - Vitamin E
Blueberries - Memory-boosting powerhouse
Lean beef - Iron
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The holidays are coming and that means friends, family and lots of drinking!
This year you may want to beware because “many studies suggest that an irregular pattern of heavy drinking brings about a two-fold increase in risk for a fatal heart attack, even as moderate drinking has been shown to reduce risk (the red wine […]
Yes, it’s true, you can fill yourself up without having to loosen your belt buckle with this weight loss weapon..fiber. Fiber is the secret to losing weight without being hungry.
Fiber is the indigestible part of a plant. It’s in fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and beans. Now that the fiber trend is catching on, […]
Wine gets all the credit when it comes to health benefits. But research is increasingly showing that it’s not wine but, in fact, simply alcohol that thins your blood, reduces inflammation and improves sensitivity to insulin. So it’s a great time to be a beer lover! In case you need more reasons to chug, here […]
A new study suggests that some breast cancer, if left untreated, could regress on their own. Unfortunately, this question will never be definitively answered because it’s considered unethical not to treat breast cancer.
The study looked at two groups of women: One group of women aged 50-64 had a mammogram once every two years between […]
The western diet is becoming deadly!
According to a recent study, there are nine major risk factors were found to significantly increase the risk of heart attacks and heart disease: smoking, lipids, hypertension, dietary choice, physical activity, alcohol consumption, diabetes, obesity and psychosocial factors.
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A new study suggest that most cancers are preventable. The study says that 80 per cent of cancers are diagnosed in the elderly. And, apparently, 80 per cent of risk factors are potentially preventable. For example, they connected smoking and lung cancer. (They need a study for that?) Read more…
Researchers say that cannabis-based medications could slow down or prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. In experiments, this type of medicine triggered the formation of new brain cells and cut inflammation linked to dementia. Read more…