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Metabolic syndrome raises your risk of diabetes and heart disease and affects 1 in 3 U.S. adults. Broccoli, spinach, kale, cabbage, artichokes and chile peppers support blood sugar, cholesterol and metabolic health. Managing metabolic syndrome also means getting quality sleep and being mindful of carbs and portion sizes. Metabolic syndrome is a common condition associated with symptoms such as increased …

Brain fog is that mentally fuzzy feeling that makes it difficult to think clearly. One study found it may affect nearly 30% of people.  RDs say eating leafy greens, berries, fatty fish, mushrooms and nuts may offer protection. If you’ve ever walked into a room and forgotten why you entered, or spent hours searching for that one thing that you …

Eat More, Weigh Less. Why Whole Foods Are the Real Weight Loss Hack  SciTechDaily Ultraprocessed or minimally processed diets following healthy dietary guidelines on weight and cardiometabolic health: a randomized, crossover trial  Nature Avoiding Ultraprocessed Foods Might Double Weight Loss  The New York Times Eating minimally processed meals doubles weight loss even when ultraprocessed foods are healthy, study finds  CNN Home cooking and minimally …

A dull stretch of silty seafloor off Southern California hides a surprise that would fit on a pencil eraser. Here, three new sea spiders in the genus Sericosura have learned to live on the greenhouse gas methane, thanks to a cloak of bacteria that carpets their limbs. The work comes from marine biologist Shana Goffredi at Occidental College, whose team …

You know the type. They’re in their 40s but still get carded. Their skin glows like they drink moonlight. And when they say their age, people audibly gasp. While good genes and daily SPF deserve credit, there’s another not-so-secret ingredient that consistently shows up in the lives of the age-defiers: the food on their plate. More specifically, plants. We’re not …

Jessica Biel Doesn’t Let Her Kids Eat McDonald’s In an interview with Parade, Jessica said that for her family — which includes sons Silas, 10, and Phineas, 4, with husband Justin Timberlake — one of those places is iconic restaurant chain McDonald’s. “I’m like, ‘Sorry, guys, I’m not doing it,'” she said of going to McDonald’s with her sons. “They …

A top gut doctor has revealed that one of the simplest ways to cut your risk of bowel cancer could be sitting in your fridge—and it’s not just about loading up on fibre. Dr Joseph Salhab says while the digestion-boosting nutrient plays a key role in preventing the disease, it’s not the whole story. ‘Remember that lowering your risk is …

If you don’t get enough protein, your tissues can hold on to too much fluid, which can make your feet, ankles, or legs swell. Protein helps keep the fluids in your body in check, which is why this happens. Without it, water can leak into nearby tissues, making them swollen and painful. Not getting enough protein will affect almost every …

Even if you don’t suffer with digestive issues, it’s worth paying attention to your gut health. “When your gut is healthy, it helps break down food, absorb nutrients and regulate your immune system,” says registered dietitian Zoe Griffiths, who is also VP of behavioral medicine at Numan. “About 70% of your immune system is located in the gut! “But an …

Experts have revealed the best foods you can eat to stop, and potentially prevent, migraine attacks.  A migraine is a neurological condition that causes severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head.  More than just a typical headache, migraines, which affect about 39 million Americans, can worsen with movement, lights and sounds and cause …