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Does the Flu Knock You Out for Weeks? Boost Your T-Cells
Man on couch sick with the flu
It’s common for people to experience the flu differently. In some people, the flu triggers strong cold-like symptoms, while other people develop life-threatening issues. Influenza is a virus responsible for about 9 million illnesses, 4 million medical visits, 10,000 hospitalizations and 35,000… See more
Colder Temperatures Can Affect Your Blood Pressure
Man scraping down icy windshield
With winter less than two months away, now is a good time to prepare yourself for colder temperatures, especially if you have health conditions affected by lower temperatures.Circulation, in particular, can be impacted by winter weather. Colder air narrows blood vessels in your toes, fingers and… See more
How Your Gut Health Influences Your Overall Health
Cooking with fruits and vegetables
It makes sense that if we have an unhealthy gut, we’ll have gastrointestinal issues. But sometimes we forget that what we eat affects our entire body – not just our gut. How does the gut have so much influence over our health?  Let’s start with the gut-brain axis. This is a network of two-… See more
Can Vegetarianism Help Maintain Your Heart Health?
Vegetables arranged in a heart shape
Vegetarianism has gotten a lot of hype over the last 15 years. A lifestyle once written off as earthy crunchy, went mainstream around 2010.There are many reasons people go vegetarian, with the most popular being health. Studies suggest a vegetarian lifestyle may help: 
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Consuming Sweetened Beverages Raise Risk for Liver Disease and Cancer in Women, Study Says
Fruit Smoothies
Sugar has been vilified for decades. Refined (or processed) sugar as lacks nutrients, making high sugar foods essentially empty calories that contribute malnutrition. And high sugar consumption also has been linked to dental problems,… See more
Popular Body Fat Measurement Is Flawed
BMI Chart
It’s not news that a high percentage of body fat raises your risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep tabs on your body fat percentage.… See more
Spending Time Outdoors? Pay Attention to Ozone Levels
NYC Sunset with Smog
It’s still summer, which means most people are spending time outdoors enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. You’ll be happy to know that sun exposure helps boost vitamin D levels, raise serotonin levels, reduce the risk… See more
Studies Show Low Bone Density Is Linked to Dementia
Male physician with female patient explaining spinal scan
We’ve known for a while that dementia has a list of early indicators, including diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and stroke. Research have now added low bone density to the list,… See more
Do You Really Need a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)?
female using glucose monitor while sitting in front of weights

Do You Really Need A CGM?

A future version of the Apple Watch may include the ability to measure blood sugar without a finger prick. While this is good news for people with diabetes who must regularly test their blood sugar, it’s also a response to the rising trend of Americans keeping tabs… See more
Afternoon Workouts Can Help People with Obesity, Diabetes
Cycling outdoors in the afternoon
There’s a new term for an epidemic you’re probably aware of: Diabesity. It probably sounds a little melodramatic, but it is the… See more

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