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Fish and Gout: What to Eat, What to Avoid

While nutrients in fish are beneficial for heart health, fish high in purines can trigger a gout attack.1 Purines are compounds important to the body that when broken down, form a substance called uric acid. High levels of uric...

Cinnamon Found to Reduce Blood Sugar Levels in Obesity and Prediabetes Patients

Cinnamon, a common household spice used for generations to flavor foods and drinks, when taken in a daily measured dose, may also aid in blood glucose control. Researchers have discovered that including cinnamon in one’s...

Thyme Oil Helps Get Rid of Infections, Increase Circulation & Balance Hormones

Thyme oil is one of the strongest antioxidant oils around, and it has been used as a medicinal herb since ancient times because it supports the immune, respiratory, digestive, nervous and other body systems. Due to the...

When Does a Headache Signal a Brain Tumor?

If your headache is unmanageable or just feels unusual for you, don’t blow it off. When you’re hit with a pounding headache for no obvious reason, you probably assume you haven’t had enough water, didn’t sleep...

Sleep Paralysis: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

For many people, sleep paralysis is a distressing condition affecting their sleep and emotional health. While there is still much to learn about sleep paralysis, understanding the source of sleep paralysis symptoms can help...

Vanilla Extract’s Mind-Boosting, Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

When you hear “vanilla extract,” what do you think of? Your first answer is probably dessert, but what about antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and mental health booster? Vanilla extract is great for all of those things and more! There’s a reason vanilla...

Risk of Dangerous Snoring Increased by Diets High in Processed Foods and Added Sugars

Following a diet rich in healthy plant-based foods may lower the risk of obstructive...

3 Expert Tips for Kidney Health: Promoting Longevity and Well-Being

Special care to the kidneys through diet therapy, acupressure massage, and exercise—particularly from middle...

Hypothyroidism and Depression

Although they're separate diseases, depression is sometimes a symptom of hypothyroidism. That’s when your thyroid gland doesn't...

Mediterranean Diet, Fish Intake, Tied To Lower Depression Risk In Women

Close adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk of depressive...

Gymnema Sylvestre May Help Control Blood Sugar and Sugar Cravings

Used in Ayurvedic medicine for nearly 2,000 years, this powerful herb may be an...

What Does a Heart Attack Feel Like for Women? 7 Subtle Symptoms to Never Ignore

“The absence of chest pain does not mean that it’s not your heart.” When you...

How Bad Is It Really to Drink Coffee in the Afternoon?

When 3 p.m. rolls around and your energy levels dip, you might reach for...

How Food Can Improve Your Mood, According to Nutritional Psychiatrists

You are what you eat, as the saying goes. But it might be more...

Too Much Or Too Little Sleep Tied To Risky Changes In The Brain

Sleeping too much or too little is associated with changes in the brain that...

Waking Up With Sore Throat: What to Know

Is your throat dry, scratchy, or itchy? Is it painful to swallow? These are...

What Is Bromelain, and Why Do People Take It?

Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found naturally in the juice and stems of...

What Immunity-Boosting Nutrients Are You Missing?

Are you getting the nutrients you need to stay healthy and keep your immune system...

Why Am I Still Coughing Weeks After Getting Over a Cold?

Post-infectious coughs are very common, affecting 11%-25% of adults. They occur due to...

Animal vs. Plant-Based Protein: Which Is Better for Weight Management?

Fast Facts Prioritizing protein in a well-balanced diet can be helpful for weight management. ...

High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Before Age 55 May Cause Lasting Damage

Even if levels are reduced later on, effects from earlier in life can raise...

7 Burnout Symptoms To Look Out For (And How To Prevent It!), According To Psychologists

Plus, how burnout differs from depression. Everyday stress from work is common. But how much...

Why Some People Have More ‘Food Noise’ and How to Quiet It

Whether it's dreaming about the lasagna you're going to order at dinner tonight, planning...

Nature’s Ibuprofen: Pineapple Pill Beats Big Pharma for Pain

A new study found that the pineapple enzyme bromelain reduces pain as effectively as...

Exercise May Help You Better Tolerate Pain

Chronic pain is now more prevalent in the U.S. than either depression or diabetes. It...

Internet’s ‘Miracle Antibiotic’ Withstands Scientific Investigation

In the online ocean of self-help proclamations, strange decoctions, and peculiar natural treatments, there...

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