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Are Whole Grain Products Healthy?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
June 15, 2018
Are Whole Grain Products Healthy?
You’re standing in the bread aisle of your supermarket trying to select a healthy bread to buy. Whole grain, whole wheat, multi-grain -- it’s confusing.  But the reality is, none of them are healthy. Based on the Plant Paradox by Steven Gundry, eating whole grains is like taking… See more
Here Are Two Alternatives That May Help with Osteoarthritis Pain
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 8, 2018
Fish Oil and Vitamin K Seem to Ease Arthritis Pain
Doctors typically prescribe medications, physical therapy and gentle stretches for osteoarthritis pain relieve the pain — a condition affecting millions. But alternative treatments for osteoarthritis pain, such as taking fish oil and eating foods high in vitamin K may also help, according… See more
Over-the-Counter Supplement May Help Tackle Aging in Blood Vessels
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 18, 2018
Supplement May Help Aging Blood Vessels
When it comes to aging, there are no magic pills. But a new study is shining light on a supplement that may help reverse aging in your blood vessels.  MitoQ -- an anti-aging supplement and pharmaceutical grade antioxidant -- may reverse vascular aging in older adults by as much as 15 to 20… See more
Meal Timing Promotes Weight Loss and Diabetic Control
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 10, 2018
Big Breakfast May Help Control Weight and Diabetes
For years, some experts have recommended eating six smaller meals over the course of the day to help control weight and blood sugar. But results from a new study are casting doubt on the effectiveness of this approach to meal planning. Three meals a day consisting of a high-calorie breakfast, an… See more
Can Eating Too Much Dietary Fat Make Me Fat?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 2, 2018
Can Eating Fat Make Me Fat?
If you lived through the 1980s “war on fat”, you probably can’t help but wonder if eating fat can cause weight gain. And it doesn’t matter how many studies support the health benefits of healthy fats, there’s still an inkling of doubt that makes you hesitate before “indulging” in grass-fed butter,… See more
Types of Fat: Good Fat vs. Bad Fat
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 2, 2018
Good Fat vs. Bad Fat
You may already know that fats are classified as being saturated or unsaturated. It gets a little more complicated beyond these basic categories. Here’s what you need to know.  
 
Unsaturated fat is broken into two groups – cis fats and trans fats. … See more
Blood Pressure Reducing Diet Lowers Depression Risk
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 5, 2018
Diet that Helps Lower Blood Pressure Also Helps Lower Depression Risk
Following the DASH diet seems to reduce your chances of developing depression, according to preliminary study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 70th Annual Meeting… See more
Top Foods to Eat to Protect Your Brain
March 26, 2018
eating leafy greens help reduce dementia risk
What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center. You’ve heard it a million times: Eat healthier for your heart, to prevent diabetes, for your joints. But what about your brain? Research… See more
The MIND Diet Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
March 26, 2018
Beans are one of the recommended foods in the MIND diet.
There isn’t a magic bullet that can prevent Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. But there’s a diet may be the closest thing we have. It’s called the MIND diet, and it was designed by experts at Rush University Medical Center to slow down the brain changes that raise the risk of… See more
Supplements to Improve Memory: What You Should Know
March 19, 2018
fish oil supplements may help with dementia risk
A recent survey found that more than 170 million Americans take supplements, and the number one reason is to improve health and wellness. But if you ask your primary care doctor which supplements are right for you, you’ll probably get a very short list – if you get any recommendations at all. One… See more

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