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July 13, 2023
Using Meds to Aid Weight Loss Isn’t Morally Wrong

More people are turning to Semaglutide for help with their weight. When paired with diet and exercise, it can be massively beneficial to folks struggling with weight management. The shame around it must stop.

Diet
July 12, 2023
Another Organization Says Alcohol Is Never Healthy

Recommendations on alcohol go back and forth. We’ve been told for decades that a glass of wine can do the heart good. But The Heart Foundation of New Zealand is the latest organization to say otherwise.

Recipes
July 11, 2023
Four Sweet Summer Blackberry Desserts

Blackberries are in season. They are perfect just as they are. They are great as a snack, or you can bake with them to make delicious desserts! Here are four options you’re sure to love.

Get Out There
July 10, 2023
Tricks to Staying Cool

A couple of years ago, we shared tips for staying cool without air conditioning. They’re great tips. But, as the summer heat just won’t quit, we wanted to add more we have learned recently.

Get Out There
July 7, 2023
Blood Sugar Concerns Make Hot Weather Risky

For people with blood sugar concerns, hot weather can be more than just irritating. Heat can change blood sugar levels rapidly. It’s essential to keep an eye on blood sugar numbers on hot days.

Diet
July 6, 2023
You May Be Drinking Green Tea Wrong

Many people swear by green tea in the morning to "detoxify the system." But the tannins in the tea can boost acidity in the stomach and lead to constipation, bloating and nausea when drank on an empty stomach.

Diet
July 5, 2023
Pineapple Isn’t “the Fruit of the Summer”

People are saying pineapple is the fruit of the summer. While it’s being pushed as a great way to stay hydrated and lose weight, people with blood sugar concerns need to be cautious.

Lifestyle
July 3, 2023
BMI Is Just One Measure of Health

BMI is often the deciding factor in recommending or authorizing many medical treatments. However the AMA is now acknowledging its limitations and that it shouldn't be the only factor considered.

Get Out There
June 30, 2023
Best Soaps to Repel Mosquitos

You’ve heard the advice about covering up and wearing bug spray before. But did you know that prevention can start in the shower? Certain soaps make you more attractive or less to mosquitos.

Lifestyle
June 29, 2023
Daily Aspirin May Lead to Anemia

Daily aspirin may be linked to anemia, or lower oxygen levels in the blood. In a study of more than 18,000 people over 65, researchers saw that those who took aspirin were 20 percent more likely to be anemic.

Lifestyle
June 28, 2023
Popular Testosterone Treatment Is Safe, May Not Be Effective

New research has found that testosterone replacement therapy is safe for men with heart disease to help treat low testosterone levels. However, it’s not an “anti-aging tonic” as some have claimed.

Recipes
June 27, 2023
Four Low-carb Desserts Perfect for a Cookout

Next Tuesday is Independence Day. We’re sharing four wonderful summery sweets, low in carbs and not too high in fat. Bringing one of them to you July 4th party will make you a big hit!

Diet
June 26, 2023
New Study Says Eat Early to Aid Blood Sugar

Intermittent fasting may help folks with blood sugar concerns. A study found that people had fewer spikes when they ate 80 percent of their daily calories before 1 p.m.

Get Out There
June 23, 2023
Weeding Is Exercise

Weeding your garden is a great workout. When you weed, you are stretching all sorts of muscles. You lean, stretch, squat and kneel. You burn through a lot of calories as you make your yard beautiful!

Diet
June 22, 2023
Energy Drink Ingredient May Improve Health, Extend Life

A study found that taurine, an ingredient in energy drinks, improves the health and longevity of worms, mice and monkeys when taken as a supplement.

Diet
June 21, 2023
Junk Food Harms Sleep

A new study has underscored just bad a poor diet is for sleep quality. A diet high in fat and sugar doesn’t impact the duration of sleep, but it does reduce deep sleep and alters key sleep patterns.

Recipes
June 20, 2023
Four Sorbet Recipes to Help You Cool Off

Sorbet contains no dairy or eggs and usually focuses on fruit flavors. It’s a deliciously sweet way to enjoy dessert without adding many carbs to your diet! Here are four sorbet recipes perfect for hot days!

Diet
June 19, 2023
Obesity Can Permanently Change Brain

A study found that obesity lowers the brain’s ability to feel full and satisfied. Even if people lost a large amount of weight, their brains didn’t regain the ability to feel cues to stop eating.

Get Out There
June 16, 2023
Advice for Fire Season from Californians

The Northeast has been dealing with fires for the last couple of weeks. Fire season isn’t in their wheelhouse. As a Californian company that deals with this every year, we feel we should share some tips.

Lifestyle
June 15, 2023
Melatonin May Not Be Right for Everyone

Melatonin can be beneficial in some situations, but it’s not ideal for everyone. It has drawbacks, and you should speak to your doctor before adding a supplement to your routine.

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