Ready to Shed Those “Pandemic Pounds?” Here Are 5 Simple Hacks to Get Moving More During Lockdown
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – If the dreaded “freshman 15” weight gain is a real issue for young college students, then perhaps “pandemic pounds” is a brand-new concern affecting people of all…
Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Fare Worse When They Have High Blood Sugar
Endocrine Society via Newswise – Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have worse outcomes if they have high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, regardless of whether they have diabetes, a new study finds. The researchers will present their results, of the first known study of…
8 Science-Backed Benefits of Brussels Sprouts (Easter Brunch Recipe Included)
Dr. Don Colbert – Just ask any kid and they’ll tell you that Brussels sprouts must be healthy. After one glance they know – Brussels Sprouts scream healthy food! But what…
Study Suggests SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Breast Milk Are Robust, Neutralizing and Durable
Dr. Liji Thomas, MD via News-Medical – The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused over 123.7 million cases and has claimed more than 2.7 million lives worldwide. However, the…
Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods and Drinks Could Raise Colorectal Cancer Risk
Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) via News-Medical – Consumption of ultra-processed foods and drink could increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer. This was the conclusion of a large study…
Daydreaming Can Improve Your Mental Health & Cognitive Flexibility
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Although it may seem contradictory, letting your mind daydream is actually really good for your mental health! In this podcast (episode #266) and blog, I talk…
Researchers Create Edible Food Films for Packaging a Variety of Food Products
Ural Federal University via News-Medical – An international group of scientists from India and Russia has created edible food films for packaging fruits, vegetables, poultry, meat, and seafood. Films consist of…
Study Examines the Health Effects of Diet and Resistance Training in Middle-Aged Adults
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign via News-Medical – A 10-week muscle-building and dietary program involving 50 middle-aged adults found no evidence that eating a high-protein diet increased strength or muscle mass more…
Sweet Potatoes Increase Vitamin A, Fiber in Bread
South Dakota State University via Newswise – Incorporating sweet potato puree into bread not only adds vitamin A, but also changes the starch composition by increasing the fiber content. Altering the…
New Study: Antiviral Activity Found in Green Tea
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira via News-Medical – Adding to its long list of health benefits, new research finds antiviral activity from green tea. In a new study, one of its ingredients, epigallocatechin gallate…
Sleep Disturbances May Contribute to Weight Gain in Menopause
Endocrine Society via Newswise – WASHINGTON—Addressing sleep symptoms during menopause may reduce susceptibility to weight gain, according to a small study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. “Our findings suggest…
5 Ways a Healthy Weight Support Immune Function. Achieve Yours
Dr. Don Colbert – If you’re overweight, you can make a significant difference in your immune function, starting today! By working towards a healthy weight, you can improve the health of…
Want to Age Gracefully? Eat Plenty of This Substance to Slow Down the Aging Process
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Most people probably don’t think of anti-aging when they hear the word fiber (although bowel regularity certainly may come to mind). But it turns out that…
The Four Underlying Conditions Most Associated with COVID-19 Hospitalizations, According to New Study
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Throughout this pandemic, it’s been understood by doctors and researchers that people with underlying chronic conditions appear more likely to not only get infected by SARS-CoV-2…
