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Arthritis is one of the most common afflictions of people in the U.S. Encompassing more than 100 joint diseases and conditions, arthritis is a catchall term for stiffness, pain, swelling and inflammation of the joints. Based on a 2016 study conducted by the CDC, approximately 23 percent of adults (54 million people) suffer from the condition. Consequently, there have been countless studies conducted to explore ways of alleviating arthritis symptoms. While everyone should consult a licensed healthcare professional regarding their arthritis, there are some easy diet changes that may reduce inflammation and help to ease the pain. Here are five…
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For years, science has backed the importance of a balanced breakfast. By consuming a breakfast paired with carbs and protein, your metabolism receives the jumpstart it needs to keep your body moving throughout the day. Carbs give you the easy-to-use energy needed for cognitive function and protein gives you stamina and keeps you full all morning. One of the best sources of a balanced breakfast is the humble but hearty bowl of oatmeal. It’s loaded with fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and can lower blood sugar. Not to mention it may help promote weight loss. It’s easy to see why doctors have praised…
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A healthy brain makes for a healthy body, right? Based on research by Harvard Medical School, the best foods for your brain are actually the ones that improve blood vessel and heart health. Taking steps to improve your diet now could mean a healthier brain later on—and could lower your risk of Alzheimer’s, brain cancer, or other diseases. Swapping out the steak for healthful salmon is an example of how easy it can be to make better choices for the health of your brain. Here are some foods you can consume to improve brain health. Eat some walnuts A UCLA…
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If you’ve noticed that you’ve been more tired recently, unable to get off the couch, moody or unseasonably pale, you may have a folate deficiency. Folate, commonly known as folic acid, is the B vitamin responsible for building and repairing DNA. You’ve probably heard of it in the context of prenatal vitamins, but folate is an essential vitamin for everyone, even if you aren’t pregnant. It is needed for producing red blood cells that keep the body functioning properly. Without enough folate, you can develop anemia, a condition in which your blood isn’t getting enough oxygen. This can cause serious…
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I hate to break the news, but you may be harming your immune system without even knowing it. Fortunately, some lifestyle changes and new habits can help you rebuild your body’s defenses against illness, infections and disease. Read through the most common ways that people make their immune systems weaker—and how to fix them. You take too many antacids 70 percent of our immune system is located in the gut in lymphoid tissues that line the entire digestive tract. This means that if you do damage to your gut, you harm your overall immune system. That’s why taking antacids (like…
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