A SUGAR REPLACEMENT KNOWN AS ERYTHRITOL (pronounced Ear-rith-ri-tall) appears to be associated with cardiovascular risk and premature death for high-risk individuals. The additive is sometimes used to bulk or sweeten... Read More
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3 Things Dentists Wish You Knew
Charcoal toothpaste is too abrasive for daily use as it can wear down teeth’s enamel. When this happens, the dentin (calcified yellow tissue) can be exposed, making the teeth more sensitive.... Read More
Drop Your Colon Cancer Risk
Colon cancer incidence rates are increasing among younger adults. According to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, colon cancer incidence rates have increased by about two percent per year in adults aged 20 to 39 in the United States from the mid-1990s to the mid-2010s.... Read More
Covid Infection Protects You
A Covid infection provided some protection against re-infection from the original (ancestral), alpha, and delta variants. ... Read More
Obesity and Eye Health
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of severe visual loss for people 50 and older. It is a chronic eye disease that affects the macula, the retina part responsible for sharp, central vision.... Read More
Vitamins and Muscle
“It’s necessary to explain to people that they risk losing muscle strength if they don’t get enough vitamin D. They need to expose themselves to the sun, eat food rich in vitamin D or take a supplement, and do resistance training exercises to maintain muscle strength.”... Read More