While the environment around me has improved over time, I had exposure to poor air quality as a child. We have long known of an association between poor air quality and heart and lung problems.... Read More
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LDL Triglyceride Levels and Your Heart
High triglyceride molecule levels in LDL cholesterol appear robustly linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.... Read More
Fasting and Weight
Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern in which individuals confine their food consumption to certain hours of the day. IF does not specify the foods you should eat; instead, intermittent fasting is about when you should eat them.... Read More
Fish Prevents Kidney Disease
The kidneys are also vital to blood pressure control, stimulating the production of red blood cells, regulating blood chemicals, and helping to maintain bone integrity. All of this is accomplished by two organs, each the size of a computer mouse.... Read More
Kiwi for Constipation
Kiwifruit cell walls have fiber and hold water. Both can soften stools and improve frequency.... Read More
Gut Health and Exercise Motivation
The microbiome is the microorganism community (including fungi, bacteria, and viruses) in an environment. In humans, “microbiome” is often used to describe the microorganisms living in or on a particular body part, such as the skin or gastrointestinal tract.... Read More