Timely new research1 highlights how almonds align with the recently published 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), which prioritize diets built on whole, nutrient-dense and minimally processed foods2 according to the Almond Board of California. The new study – published in Nutrients just ahead of the release of the new DGAs – set out to assess diet … Read more
As we get older our bodies go through a lot of changes that affect how we process food and nutrients. Elderly people have even more difficulties absorbing the right nutrients into their bodies. At this age in life proper nutrition becomes quite important when it comes to maintaining health and boosting energy. Creating and sticking … Read more
If you have diabetes and your blood sugar levels are too high, it can damage your nerves or blood vessels. Nerve damage from diabetes can cause you to lose feeling in your feet. You may not feel a cut, a blister or a sore. Blood vessels damage means that the feet do not get enough … Read more
In order for the body to operate properly, every organ needs to be at the top of its game and performing ideally. This is especially true for the liver, an organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, secured by the ribs. Here are a few tips to identify liver disease. The liver gets … Read more
March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month which is important because DVT problems are an issue for one to three people out of every one-thousand individuals in the United States. Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition where blood clots form in the deep veins, most often in the legs. These deep clots can break … Read more
Many people in today’s world suffer from cognitive issues. Whether that is brain fog or lack of focus when it comes to daily tasks. Having these challenges is not really a new issue but has become more forefront over the past few years as more focus has been put on mental health. One reason these … Read more
(Family Features) In the U.S., 1 in 3 adults is at risk for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and excess body weight. This cluster of conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, is an example of how problems in one part of your body can … Read more
The benefits of turmeric are well known. Apart from using it in many curries and dishes, this powerful Indian spice is used to treat a number of ailments. The spice has a distinct flavor and fluorescent yellow color. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-aging and antioxidant properties. It also contains blood purifying properties and has been … Read more
Eliminating that morning ‘Cup of Joe,’ consuming processed foods high in nitrites or monosodium glutamate (MSG) and enjoying too much alcohol are potential triggers for headaches, says Vincent Martin, MD, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine. Migraine trigger foods There are two different approaches to … Read more
Pineapple is a delicious tropical fruit that have been celebrated for centuries not only for their distinct and unique taste, but also for their seemingly miraculous health benefits. Their health and medicinal benefits include their ability to improve respiratory health, cure coughs and colds, improve digestion, help you lose weight, strengthen bones, improve oral health, … Read more