Low-carbohydrate diets are some of the most popular diets for reducing weight and managing blood sugar levels. According to studies, reducing your carbohydrate intake also provides additional benefits such as lowering your blood triglyceride levels and increasing your high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol, levels. The idea behind low-carb diets is simple: Carbohydrates are one of the three energy-giving nutrients your body ...

The polyphenol curcumin, which is responsible for the bright orange-yellow color of turmeric (Curcuma longa), appears to have preventative and therapeutic effects against various types of cancers. Over 4,500 published peer-reviewed studies have shown curcumin to prevent cancer progression through a variety of mechanisms – by reducing inflammation, preventing chemical stress from radiotherapy and chemotherapy, shutting down cancer-promoting pathways and interfering ...

For the last 25 years, researchers have been trying to find ways to prolong a person’s lifespan while increasing his healthspan, which is the number of years one a person can live in reasonably good health, free from disease. While having “good” genes may be responsible for 20 percent of how long you live, the rest depends on your habits. Good habits such as following ...

When SHTF, whether due to societal collapse or a large-scale natural disaster, you will realize that going on a quick trip to the nearest store or pharmacy to stock up on supplies won’t always be an option. Visiting a doctor might not be possible either. But before things go south, you can learn about natural remedies for common aches and ...

Adaptogens are herbs or active plant compounds that bolster the body’s ability to respond to stress. They can also help restore balance after stressful situations. Stress, simply put, is your body’s normal reaction to pressure or a visible/palpable threat. According to researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, stress can sometimes be good for you as it can “push you just ...

Blood circulation is a bodily function that’s crucial to the survival of every part of your body, from the tiniest cell to the largest organ. Your blood supplies oxygen and nutrients to your tissues, which need both to survive and function normally. Each of the more than 37 trillion cells that compose your body needs oxygen to efficiently use glucose, which ...

People may be surprised to learn that chocolate is considered a healthy superfood. After all, chocolate has a bad rap for being a sugary, highly processed snack that can cause food addiction. According to studies, foods that are rich in refined carbohydrates and/or added fats are like tobacco, meaning they trigger strong urges or cravings due to their effects on the brain. ...

Coffee can help boost alertness and focus. Studies show that drinking coffee can also do wonders for your mental health. In fact, multiple meta-analyses suggest that drinking coffee in moderate amounts could help reduce your risk of depression. Coffee consumption protects against depression Many of the beneficial effects of coffee are directly linked to caffeine, the bitter-tasting chemical that’s naturally present in ...

Health and nutrition specialists Dr. Michael Crupain, board-certified preventive medicine physician and author of the best-selling book What to Eat When, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, practicing internal medicine physician and host of the TED Health Podcast, and Dr. Michael Hartman, nutrition scientist and vice president of research and development at Plexus Worldwide, explain why we get sugar cravings after meals and ...

A study led by researchers at the University of York has shown that good-quality sleep can bolster resilience to depression and anxiety. The study was published in the journal Cortex. In a separate study published in Sleep Medicine, researchers associated poor sleep quality with impaired quality of life as some participants reported depression or anxiety. You might be getting enough hours of sleep, but ...