Men who see more ads for low testosterone or "low T" on local television channels may be more likely to seek tests or treatments to boost their levels of the hormone, a U.S. study suggests. Testosterone levels naturally decline with age, and some men with extremely small amounts of the hormone may be diagnosed with what's known as hypogonadism and… Read More
You add it to your morning cup of coffee or tea. You bake it into pastries, cakes, and cookies. You even sprinkle it all over your breakfast cereal or your oatmeal. But that�s not all. It�s also hidden in many of our favorite �treats� that people consume on a daily basis, such as sodas, fruit juices, candies, ice cream, almost all… Read More
Throughout the United States, U.K., and Australia, more and more cases of liver disease are arising in the absence of alcohol abuse. Decades ago, we only saw conditions like Fatty Liver Disease and cirrhosis occur as a direct result of excessive alcohol indulgence, however, this trend has changed in the current day. Today, more and more adults and children are… Read More
Peripheral neuropathy may be more common in patients with pre-diabetes than previously thought, and early interventions may be warranted in this patient population, according to researchers from the University of Utah. Currently, 86 million adults � more than one in three U.S. adults � have prediabetes, according to CDC estimates. Without weight loss and moderate physical activity, 15% to 30%… Read More
Promises of more volume, shine, and botanical extracts may lure you in as you browse the�shampoo�aisle, but you may want to turn your attention to the tiny ingredients lists on the bottles to make sure you�re not choosing a product that will have you showering yourself in a neuro-toxic and carcinogenic chemical every day. According to a new report from… Read More
Miso has been a staple in Chinese and Japanese diets dating back approximately 2,500 years. Traced from ancient China, where it was known as hisio, a seasoning prized by aristocrats, miso was perfected in Japan from the 7th century to current day. Today, most of the Japanese population begins their day with a warm bowl of miso soup to stimulate digestion and… Read More
Did you ever let your foot fall asleep and suffer first from numbness and then from a tingling, pins-and-needles sensation while it �awakened�? People with peripheral neuropathy suffer from those types of sensations all the time. And there�s growing evidence that peripheral neuropathy is linked with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. The Prevalence of Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is a condition… Read More
It�s often assumed that in order to develop type 2 diabetes, you have to be overweight. While it�s true that excess weight is clearly associated with insulin resistance and diabetes, it�s the insulin resistance � not necessarily the weight gain � that drives the disease. As such, many people with a healthy weight are not metabolically healthy, putting them at… Read More
Whether you eat them on a casual day at home or serve them at a party, you can guarantee that almost anyone will enjoy munching on chips. Unfortunately, most chips nowadays are made with genetically engineered (GE) ingredients and mixed with trans fats and other artificial components. Fortunately, you can still get your fix of delicious and crunchy chips without… Read More
High level performers are always looking for strategies that will give them an edge in their field of endeavor. Athletes want to run a split second faster and jump an inch higher while business executives want to have sharper mental clarity and improved working efficiency. Specific meal timing and superfood strategies have been shown to optimize performance and recovery. We… Read More
�If you've ever heard a loud pop as you bent down to pick something up, you'll be relieved to know that it's normal for your joints to make popping and cracking noises. These sounds can be caused by a number of things, including when soft tissues -- such as tendons and ligaments -- rub or snap over other tissues and… Read More
Just 20 minutes of moderate exercise may dampen inflammation in the body, researchers say. The study findings suggest that "exercise doesn't have to be tremendously hard for you to see health benefits from it," said study author Suzi Hong. She is an associate professor at the University of California, San Diego. The researchers focused on inflammation -- swelling -- in… Read More
Here's yet another reason to get off the couch: Inactivity is associated with greater risk of prediabetes, even for healthy-weight adults, a new study finds. University of Florida researchers said the finding may help explain why up to one-third of slim American adults have prediabetes -- elevated blood sugar but not full-blown diabetes. "We have found that a lot of… Read More
The bodies of runners who put in a lot of mileage appear to be more efficient at running compared to those who run less, a new study finds. Jasper Verheul and colleagues at Liverpool John Moores University in the United Kingdom compared two groups of runners. One group ran more than 27 miles a week, the other group ran fewer… Read More
Exercise is crucial if you have arthritis. But knowing just how much activity to do when you�re hurting can be tricky. After all, research has shown that moderate activity can help prevent the progression of arthritis and improve overall function. But while mild muscle soreness after a workout is normal, sharp pain during or immediately after can signal injury. And… Read More