Those with good heart health tended to have fewer years living with chronic diseases such as heart attack, stroke, dementia, diabetes, and cancer.... Read More
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Food and Dementia
“If it comes from a plant, eat it. If it’s made in a plant, don’t eat it.”... Read More
Coffee and Your Health
On the other hand, daily consumption of more than one cup resulted in a 1.5 times higher incidence of premature ventricular contractions, or PVCs, than days without coffee intake.... Read More
Esophageal Reflux Basics
The primary symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease include the following: 1. Heartburn. Patients often describe a fiery sensation in the chest and the regurgitation of bitter or sour liquid to the throat or mouth. This combination of symptoms is so characteristic of GERD that formal testing may be unnecessary. 2. Chest pain, non-burning. This discomfort is typically in the middle of the chest and radiates to the back. 3. Difficulty swallowing.... Read More
The Weird Egg Diet
There are different variations of the egg diet. Still, most typically involve eating a combination of eggs, lean proteins, non-starchy vegetables, and healthy fats while restricting or eliminating carbohydrates, processed foods, and sugar.... Read More
Caffeine Withdrawal
Caffeine withdrawal is a common experience that can occur when someone stops consuming caffeine. The substance is a stimulant in coffee, tea, chocolate, soft drinks, and energy drinks. When someone consumes caffeine regularly, their body becomes accustomed to its effects and can develop a dependence on it.... Read More