Although most people can get the recommended daily allowance of phosphorus from eating a healthy diet, some people may need to intentionally consume more or less to get the right balance. Here are things to know about the mineral and its essential functions. Why you need it Phosphorus serves two main purposes: To build and … Continue reading Why You Need Dietary Phosphorus
New research has found that the phrase, “better late than never” applies to exercise and extending your life. The new study set out to identify how changes in exercise—even later in life—can decrease your risk of dying from specific conditions or from any cause. The benefits of exercise Although there is plenty of research linking … Continue reading It’s Never Too Late to Increase Lifespan With Exercise
New research indicates that taking statins in hopes of lowering your cholesterol may put you at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Although previous research has suggested that statins’ ability to lower cholesterol can help reduce the risk of heart attacks and coronary heart disease, they may boost the risk for diabetes. A new … Continue reading Study: Statins Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Although some observational studies found that having low levels of vitamin D increased a person’s risk of diabetes, researchers wanted to know if supplementing vitamin D would help prevent or delay the disease. To find out, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) funded a large study called D2d. Here’s what … Continue reading Study: Vitamin D Doesn’t Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
There’s new evidence that undetected diabetes may triple the risk of severe gum disease and double the risk of a heart attack. In addition, previous research has shown that a combination of diabetes-related kidney complications, ischemic heart disease, and periodontitis creates three times the risk of mortality compared to those without periodontitis. The risk of … Continue reading Study: Undiagnosed Diabetes Doubles Risk of Heart Attack
When it comes to well-known nutrition facts, most people know that red meat should be consumed in moderation. But a new study takes the warning a step further, linking increased red meat intake to higher death risk. Meat and mortality Research at Fudan University in China and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in … Continue reading The Link Between Red Meat and Death Risk
Working to get your gut healthy will require you to understand nutrition labels. Unfortunately, even foods with similar nutrition labels can affect the microbiomes in your gut differently. For example, two yogurts may be similar in calcium and protein content but could affect your gut differently due to things like sugar, fiber and beneficial probiotics. … Continue reading Understanding Food Labels to Improve Gut Health
Have you tried apple cider vinegar (ACV) for your gout? The fermented-apple byproduct has a reputation for curing just about anything that ails you, from diabetes and acne to obesity and high cholesterol. And while there’s no irrefutable proof that apple cider vinegar cures gout, there is some evidence that it may indirectly prevent or … Continue reading Can Apple Cider Vinegar Treat Gout?
When you work the night shift, your body clock doesn’t align with society’s regular rhythms, but a few small asleep adjustments can help. Much like jet lag, being a night owl can wreak havoc on your body, including raising your risk for diabetes and heart disease. But scientists from the UK and Australia recently worked … Continue reading Sleep Adjustments for Night Owls’ Health
Worried masturbation will affect your testosterone levels? There’s good news and bad news. The good news and bad news Researchers don’t believe that masturbation has any long-term effects on testosterone levels, although it can be difficult to study because most people aren’t willing to masturbate in a lab setting. As for the short-term effects of … Continue reading Masturbation’s Effects on Testosterone
