obesity Archives

Is Your Wardrobe Making You Sick? The Truth About Synthetic Fabrics

Another aspect of the “fast fashion” problem: the trade-off between inexpensive clothing and its impact on physical and environmental health.

Staying Up Late? Here’s How It Affects Your Health

Good Living, Holistic Health

Night owl? You may have increased risk of weight gain and diabetes but there are ways you can minimize the health impacts of staying up late.

Six Ways to Slash Your Cancer Risk by 40%

Disease, Disorders, and Illnesses, Holistic Health

Modifiable risk factors play a large role in your chances of developing cancer, but simple lifestyle changes may help to prevent the disease.

Understanding MS in Women: 9 Key Differences

Disease, Disorders, and Illnesses

Hormones play a significant role in how multiple sclerosis develops, progresses, as well as the level of severity.

NEAT: The Secret to Weight Loss That Doesn’t Involve a Gym

Good Living, Holistic Health

The smallest habit shifts can add up to significant caloric burn? Let’s talk about Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT).

Healthy Aging and The Hidden Dangers of AGEs

Healthful Eating, Holistic Health, Natural Wellness

AGEs are advanced glycation end products, and when we have too many in the bloodstream it can lead to premature aging and a range of diseases.

Why Sitting on the Floor is the New Standing Desk for Health

Good Living, Research Findings

A childhood habit that is good for adults? Research finds sitting on the floor helps to improve circulation, mobility, and metabolism.

Olive Oil Craze: Does it Live Up to the Hype?

Natural Remedies, Research Findings

Let’s explore what the science has to say about the health benefits of olive oil and separate fact from fiction.

Does Eating Earlier Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk & More? Researchers Say Yes.

Healthful Eating, Research Findings

Learn how disrupting our internal clock can increase our risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic disorder, and weight gain.

Fat, Sugar, & Salt Aren’t the Problem. This Is.

Healthful Eating, Research Findings

It may surprise you to learn consuming fat and sugar aren’t the health-destroying villains researchers once thought they were.

The Bone-Gut Axis: A Revolutionary Approach to Predicting Osteoporosis

Research Findings

Researchers have found another compelling reason for making gut health a priority: bone density and strength.

Are You Sleep Deficient or Deprived? Here are the Top Symptoms and Solutions

Holistic Health

Let’s take a look at both sleep deprivation and sleep deficiency — and how to address the underlying causes so that you can get quality rest!

Pumpkin Power: How This Fall Favorite Boosts Your Health and Immunity

Healthful Eating, Seasonal Health

A Humble Fruit With Surprising Benefits As we head into autumn, one of the hallmarks of the season is the abundance of pumpkin in all its glorious forms. Think: Sweet bread, pie, savory soups, cookies, and even ice cream. It truly is one of the most versatile fruits...

Diverticulitis: A Common But Preventable Disease — Learn How To Heal It Naturally

Disease, Disorders, and Illnesses

What is Diverticulitis? Often called "the disease of modern man", diverticulitis is a condition that gives rise to severe abdominal pain, typically on the lower left side. It is caused when the pouches along your digestive tract become infected and inflamed. While...

The Truth About Cataracts and What You Can Do To Avoid Them

Disease, Disorders, and Illnesses

There are several preventative steps that can significantly slow the progression and symptoms of cataracts, including diet and supplements.

Time-Restricted Eating: The Simple, Science-Backed Strategy to Optimize Your Health, Lose Weight, and Fight Metabolic Disorders

Healthful Eating, Holistic Health

Thermogenesis — the body mechanism for burning energy from food — is directly linked to the light-dark cycles of our circadian rhythms.

One Simple Habit To Reduce Your Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

Disease, Disorders, and Illnesses, Good Living

We have much more control over our health than previously thought — even when we have a strong family history of disease.

Is This Common Food Additive the Cause of Your Weight Gain and Anxiety?

Healthful Eating, Research Findings

Learn about emulsifiers, the foods that contain them, and how to naturally address anxiety, inflammation, and gut health.

Want to Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk? Study Shows Gardening Can Help

Research Findings

Gardening is an outstanding form of exercise, relieves stress, and boosts overall physical and mental well-being.

High-Salt Diet & Stress: Here is What You Need to Know

Healthful Eating, Holistic Health

Researchers have discovered that lowering salt in your diet is a crucial component to soothing stress in your life.

This is How a Healthy Gut Improves Vitamin D Availability

Holistic Health, Research Findings

Research has found that the state of your gut microbiome directly influences how well you absorb vitamin D, a crucial vitamin.

It’s Time For Black Tea! How This Popular Drink Boosts Long-Term Health

Herbal Remedies

A warm mug of black tea can bring both pleasure and robust health benefits during the chilly winter season.

Eating Later in the Evening Encourages Obesity. Here’s Why.

Disease, Disorders, and Illnesses, Healthful Eating, Holistic Health

New science explains how meal timing plays a major role in energy expenditure, appetite, and pathways within fat tissue.

This Simple Breathing Technique May Help You Lose Weight, Alleviate Depression, and Calm Asthma

Disease, Disorders, and Illnesses, Natural Remedies

Improved Health in Only 3 Minutes Sometimes the most simple interventions are the most effective solution for health issues. And one of the best examples of this is a technique called Senobi Breathing Exercise (SBE). Gentle yet powerful, this method only takes three...