The 1 silent sodium mistake ruining your blood pressure efforts
If you have been working to bring your blood pressure down skipping the saltshaker, choosing what seem like healthier options, maybe even taking prescribed medication and still not seeing the results you expected, you are not alone. And according to cardiologists, the reason may come down to one widely overlooked mistake. The problem is not […]
Ultra processed foods are quietly destroying your focus
Chips, soft drinks, ready made meals, and packaged snacks have become a staple of modern eating but a new study suggests the convenience may come at a serious cost to the brain. Researchers found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with lower attention scores and a greater risk of developing dementia, adding to […]
1 simple diet change that may guard against bowel disease
Fiber has long been recognized as a cornerstone of good digestive health, yet the vast majority of people in the United States are not consuming nearly enough of it. The World Health Organization recommends a minimum of 25 grams of naturally occurring dietary fiber per day, but studies suggest that only about 5% of the […]
How your gut bacteria may protect your brain as you age
For a long time, the idea that the bacteria living in your digestive tract could have anything to do with memory, focus, or the risk of dementia seemed far-fetched. Now, a growing body of science says otherwise and a major new review is adding significant weight to that conversation. Published in Nutrition Research, the review […]
Common American foods that raise your stroke risk
Navigating the grocery store for heart-healthy options is harder than it looks. Plenty of products that appear wholesome on the outside are packed with ingredients that can quietly damage blood vessels and raise the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. Reading ingredient labels has never been more important, particularly in light of recent research from […]