Women putting on more than 10 pounds after the age of 18 are more likely to develop breast cancer after menopause compared to those with stable weight. Twice as likely for those who gained over 45 pound, reported a Harvard Nurse’ Health study.
A potbelly may be linked to liver damage. Fat around the middle studies show links to liver function. Bulging middles, mostly in men and past menopause women, could be linked to lung and diabetes problems. It’s time to lose weight if you got a belly.
Your teeth and mouth are getting more attention than your smile these days. UCLA researchers are working on new technology to detect diseases through saliva.
Omega3, the fat in fish is like having energy for the heart and is an anti-inflammatory. It is also credited as a fat burner, found in fish like salmon, herring, tuna, sardines, and mackerel. Omega3 can also be credited to changes in the bowel behavior, muscles, DHA blood levels, weight, in conjunction with some exercise, […]
Sleeping with the smallest of dim light tells the body to stay in “awake” mode. Sleeping with a dim light jump-starts other health issues. If you disrupt the sleep cycle and don’t get the right amount, you’ll discover down the road the effects it can have. Getting enough sleep should be as important to us […]
The skin of an apple has six times more antioxidants than the flesh. An apple a day is good for many things including diabetes, the heart, asthma, cancer, the memory, your teeth, and stroke. Enjoy an apple a day.
These days we have what I call a TACD (TV and Computer Downtime) sleep cycle. Light is part of our body’s sleep cycle. When I was a child and my parents got their first TV, everyone wanted to come and watch it. The kids would lie on the floor in front of it. Dad would […]
Spolars have grown almost every kind of lettuce from curly endive to colored red leafy, spinach, romaine, and salad bowl. Each one is packed with a different array of nutrients. Bagged lettuce has already been factory washed. Therefore, washing at home can increase cross-contamination. Enjoy lettuce…
If anyone knows broccoli, it sure as heck is me. Broccoli plants have been my sidekicks for 50 years. As if human, the broccoli seem to know what I expect of them: performance. Although it’s a seasonal veggie and my growing season is short, I know what the plants can produce regardless of the weather. […]
Ricotta cheese is loaded with whey, so eat Italian more often. Hold the Mozzarella. Researchers suggest using plenty of garlic.