Cholesterol is a steroid lipid (fat) present in the blood, necessary for the proper functioning of cell membranes and the production of vitamin D and certain hormones. High cholesterol levels are a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. (1) … Continue reading
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Which Foods Boost the Immune System?
Can certain foods boost the immune system? We look at what to eat to prevent illnesses and stay well Can foods boost the immune system? If this thought has ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone. When it comes to … Continue reading
Having a ‘Life Purpose’ Is Linked with Better Brain Health, Study Shows
New research shows that positive mental well-being may help protect brain health as we age. The findings strongly linked having purpose and meaning in life with a reduced risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Meaningful activities that engage the … Continue reading
3 Mental Problems Linked To Vitamin B12 Deficiency
The deficiency is easy to rectify with diet or supplementation. Mental confusion can be a sign of vitamin B12 deficiency, research suggests. People with a B12 deficiency can have problems with their memory and concentration. Depression symptoms like low mood … Continue reading
How To Create A Morning Routine That Reduces Anxiety And Stress
The self-care rituals you practice in the morningcan improve your mental health for the rest of the day. As a person who’s dealt with anxiety since I was a kid, I find that I’m often most anxious first thing in … Continue reading
This Simple Exercise Triples Weight Loss
Around one-third of people over 65 are overweight or obese. Bursts of short, high-intensity exercise can triple weight loss, research finds. Known as ‘interval training’, or HIIT, the exercise can burn off more calories in a shorter period of time. … Continue reading
The Pandemic Diet: How to Lose the ‘Quarantine 15’
The company that makes snacks like Oreos and Ritz Crackers is having a very good year. Sales in North America have leapt more than 16% over 2019. And there’s one big reason: When we started to go into lockdown, Americans … Continue reading
The Vitamin That Reduces COVID-19 Risk By 50%
A sufficient level of this vitamin could halve the risk of catching coronavirus and protect COVID-19 patients from the worst of the disease. Vitamin D supplementation reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection and the severity of the disease, if it … Continue reading
Using Food To Ward Off Anxiety
It’s normal to feel anxious or worried from time to time. Work deadlines, writing an exam or giving a presentation, for example, can trigger short-lived anxiety. People with an anxiety disorder, however, experience persistent and intense anxiety, worry or fear … Continue reading
Social Connection May Be Strongest Protection Against Depression
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have found that social connection may be the strongest protective factor against depression, and suggest that reducing sedentary activities such as TV watching and daytime napping could also help reduce the risk of depression. … Continue reading
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