Almost everybody knows that a high-sodium diet will raise your blood pressure, but what about everything else? We’re here to let you know what else you have to look out for that you might not know about in your diet or lifestyle that can raise your blood pressure, which puts you at an added risk …
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Researchers have found that certain foods actually lower your risk of developing cancer if you add them to your diet and eat them on a regular basis. This is wonderful news for anybody who cares about their health long term, and delicious news too! So read on to find out these five simple changes to your diet that may …
The frequency of washing your hair is a controversial subject. Some people do it religiously on a daily basis while others stretch washdays out for weeks at a time. What does science have to say about this hotly debated issue? The Purpose of Washing Your Hair Washing your hair is not the same as washing …
What is CRISPR Technology? CRISPR is a gene editing technology that can either edit specific gene DNA or turn genes on or off inside cells. CRISPR does not alter genetic sequencing. Before CRISPR was invented in 2012, there were some other ways to edit genes of animals and plants, but these ways were extremely time …
Retirement planning is not something a person sits down to write out a few years before exiting the workforce. It’s a long, drawn-out undertaking where it’s helpful to start early, and very important to keep always in mind through the years to avoid costly retirement planning mistakes. There are some common retirement planning misdeeds, such …
It’s natural for an individual’s teeth to change color, often growing yellow as the outer enamel wears away. As this happens, the yellowy dentin (second layer of calcified tissue) becomes more visible. This change happens gradually, but you might not even be aware of the color change until it’s too late. Luckily, there are plenty …
If you thought sipping on diet soda was a healthier alternative to sugary soft drinks, think again. French scientists have linked these popular beverages to heart disease and stroke. Findings from a paper published in the October 26, 2020 Journal of the American College of Cardiology monitored 100,000 French adults participating in the French NutriNet-Santé …
It looks like medical researchers have sniffed out a new way to save lives. A recent study published in the medical journal, JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, linked a reduced sense of smell in seniors to an increased risk for death and highlighted the importance of early detection and treatment. The research was conducted by Dr. Janet …
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Brain health may not be something you think about too often but it is certainly something you should be thinking about. A poor diet can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and also a decline in cognition. Eating right can be an easy, preventative way to avoid it and possibly improve memory too. The “MIND” …
Did you know that the tongue can be an indicator of health? Like a warning light in your car, a change in this organ’s color, from bright pink to white “scum,” can signal both minor and serious medical problems. The white color appears when the tiny bumps on the tongue, known as papillae, become inflamed. …