A balanced diet of essential nutrients becomes even more critical as we age
There are no good or bad foods — variety and moderation are key Read more
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Don’t rule out ‘bad’ foods — they can do you good
Classifying foods as “good” and “bad” is a common scare tactic used by nutrition zealots insisting that you should avoid certain foods completely if you want to be healthy. This approach is nothing new. Read more
Studies link coffee to lower death, disease risks
For a number of decades there has been controversy about the potential health benefits or evil of an ancient herbal beverage called coffee. Read more
Patients can manipulate connective tissues
Muscles can become stiff and lose flexibility for many reasons, with at least some of this stiffness is thought to be related to the fascia tissues that surround muscles. Read more
Exiting climate accord imperils our health
President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the international Paris climate accord could affect Hawaii more than many other states. Read more
Nutrients enter body via cells in small intestine
Cells that line the inside of the small intestine are the major entry point for nutrients to get into the body. Read more
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Liver acts as body’s center to process, distribute nutrients
The liver helps process nutrients and fats in the body, as well as remove toxic components that can affect overall health. Read more
Optimal cardiovascular health requires variety of nutrients
Do you know about the nutrients necessary to build and maintain a healthy cardiovascularsystem capable of functioning for decades? Read more
Nutritional balance helps body maintain proper nutrient supply
In most respects, being “out of balance” is not a good thing. It commonly is said that you should consume a “balanced diet,” but this is a rather vague term for most of us. Read more
Journal doubles down on research faulting federal dietary guidelines
A 2015 research article showing the science behind the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines is weak motivated a group of academics and physicians to sign a petition demanding its retraction. Read more
Walking, lifting lets Santa stay fit despite his heft
We don’t really know what Santa’s weight is, but he appears to have a body mass index that likely puts him in the obese category. Read more
Proper sleep just as important as nutrition, exercise
It’s easy to get out of sync with your usual sleeping schedule during the holiday season, but getting the right quantity and quality of sleep is important. Read more
If dieting omits a nutrient, its effects take time to show
When people are feeling and functioning well, it is common for them to assume that their diet is good and meeting their nutrient needs. However, once health starts to decline, and problems such as easy fatigue become common, people often start searching for nutritional solutions. There are, of course, thousands of health gurus or special products that promise to fix whatever ails you. Read more
Help new college students avoid trap of ‘drunkorexia’
Recent high school grads heading off to college likely have had several talks with their parents about how to stay safe in their new environment. Read more
Nutrient shortages inhibit social development in kids
Anyone who has watched a newborn develop into a toddler and then into a child knows how fast and amazing this happens when everything works right. Read more
Monitor hydration, training to stave off muscle cramps
Do you get muscle cramps when you exercise? The combination of warmer weather and increased physical activity during the summer months raises the risk of experiencing muscle cramps. These cramps are commonly referred to as heat cramps or exercise-induced cramps. Read more
Unusual suspects targeted in latest recall over listeria
People tend to think the terms “natural,” “organic” and “unprocessed” are synonymous with safe and clean food. However, when it comes to microbial contamination of food, these terms are no guarantee that the food is safe. Read more
Why Americans are fatter now
It is common knowledge that the average American now is heavier and has a higher body fat percentage than 50 years ago. Read more
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