Belly Fat Linked to Increased Risk of Repeat Heart Attacks
When we think of improving our health and extending our lifetime, we usually think of losing or keeping weight off as an essential first step. But research continues to support the theory that your weight should not be your #1 concern. What should be? Your waistline and belly size in particular. Prior research has already demonstrated that, more than weight, the size of your belly is the number one risk factor for having your first heart attack and/or stroke.
This is What Feta Cheese Does to Your Body
A fan of feta cheese? Feta cheese is one of the most unique cheeses you can find.
Good quality feta cheese is usually made from sheep’s milk and sometimes goat’s milk, which is much better for your health. What you may not know, however, is that feta cheese can be as good for you as it is delicious.
The FDA approves an Indiana company’s genetically modified salmon and you won’t even know you’re eating it
The FDA has approved an Indiana company’s genetically altered salmon. It might be available at restaurants next year, but you may not know you are eating it.
This genetically modified salmon, known as AquAdvantage Salmon, is grown in indoor tanks in Indiana. This salmon can grow at a much faster rate and requires 25 percent less feed. According to the company, this type of salmon will be able to protect native fish populations and marine ecosystems as it’s produced indoors. The salmon has been legal for sale in Canada.
Tamiflu Fraud: Linked to many side effects from hallucinations to death
Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche (ROG: SIX) bilked US federal and state governments out of $1.5 billion by misrepresenting clinical studies. The company falsely claimed that its popular influenza medicine Tamiflu was effective at containing potential pandemics, according to a unsealed whistleblower lawsuit.
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Elderberry: The Immune-Booster that May Combat Allergies & Cancer
Elderberry syrup is one of the most effective tools in my medicine cabinet for keeping my family healthy. Elderberry syrup has proven to be among the most effective for battling viruses. Elderberry possesses an especially high rate of efficacy. Elderberries have been used for centuries to treat colds, influenza, and wounds.
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A lack of sleep makes your brain eat itself. This is how much sleep you need!
According to a new study, a lack of sleep can cause parts of the brain’s synapses to be ‘eaten’ by other brain cells.
Astrocytes play an essential role in regulating sleep. They are a cell in the brain that get rid of worn-out cells. The study discovered that sleep-deprived mice had more active astrocytes than well-rested mice, meaning the brain started eating itself.
Medical Studies Have Linked Heartburn Products to an Increased Risk of Stomach Cancer
New studies find that drugs commonly used for heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers can raise the risk of stomach cancer.
Scientists Said: Tea drinkers live a year and a half longer
Apparently, according to scientists, tea drinkers live longer. The study on 100,000 adults finds that those who drank tea regularly lived for an average of a year and a half longer.
Antidepressant Microbes in Soil: How Dirt Makes You Happy
Gardening has been found to have many health benefits and is beneficial in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
So getting your hands dirty in the garden can increase your serotonin levels. This is due to a specific soil bacteria, Mycobacterium vaccae, that can trigger the release of serotonin in our brain. Serotonin is a natural anti-depressant that can make you happy. A lack of serotonin in the brain causes depression and anxiety.
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