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Do The Weight Loss Drugs Wegovy, and Zepbound Help Depression and Anxiety?

Do The Weight Loss Drugs Wegovy, and Zepbound Help Depression and Anxiety?

Weight Loss Drugs & Depression and Anxiety According to research published by Epic Research weight loss drugs were linked to a lower likelihood of depression and anxiety diagnoses, The researchers looked at over three million diabetic patients and nearly one million non-diabetic patients taking GLP-1 medications, which is the class of drugs representing popular name brands such […]

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SHOULD YOU FOLLOW A LOW FODMAP DIET FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME ?

SHOULD YOU FOLLOW A LOW FODMAP DIET FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME ?

WHAT ARE FODMAPs ? FODMAP is  an acronym which stands for fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. These  are sugars that aren’t easily absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. As they are not well absorbed, these sugars are not completely digested in our intestines,  and as a result they move slowly in the  small intestine, taking up water. Then as they […]

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Vegan Diet Improves Cardiovascular Risk after Just 2 Months

Vegan Diet Improves Cardiovascular Risk after Just 2 Months

Vegan Diets A unique study done with 22 pairs of twins was used to evaluate the health effects of following a vegan diet. By using twins this study was able to eliminate factors that can complicate the evaluation of the findings that occur in other studies. Generally speaking researchers have to take into account the […]

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EXERCISE LOWERS CANCER RISK

EXERCISE LOWERS CANCER RISK

EXERCISE LOWERS CANCER RISK Many studies over the years have provided strong evidence that has linked  regular exercise to a lower risk of cancer.  A  new  study, published  in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, provides evidence that men who as young adults have higher  levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, have a  lower risk of developing many forms […]

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Bikram Yoga May Improve Depression

Bikram Yoga May Improve Depression

A recent study published in the journal of Clinical Psychiatry : 10.4088/JCP.22m14621 suggests that sessions of heated Bikram yoga reduce the symptoms of depression. A randomized controlled clinical trial of adults with moderate-to-severe depression was completed with the study subjects attending twice weekly sessions over an 8 week period. Those who participated in heated yoga sessions experienced significant reductions […]

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WHY WE CRAVE UNHEALTHY FOODS

WHY WE CRAVE UNHEALTHY FOODS

A new study published in the scientific journal Cell Metabolism uncovers some of the mysteries behind our food cravings The research was done by the Monell Chemical Senses Center . This research center is the world’s only independent, non-profit scientific institute dedicated to research on the senses of taste and smell, and how they affect our health and well […]

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MAGNESIUM: THE MAGNIFICENT MINERAL

MAGNESIUM: THE MAGNIFICENT MINERAL

Magnesium is an essential mineral in the body, as it  is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate many important biochemical reactions. It is involved in protein synthesis, blood glucose regulation, blood pressure regulation and  muscle and nerve functions[1–3]. Magnesium is an essential element in the production and health of the skeletal system. […]

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THE MANY BENEFITS OF CURCUMIN

THE MANY BENEFITS OF CURCUMIN

Turmeric is  a spice which has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties.  It contains the polyphenol curcumin which has been studied extensively, furthering our understanding of the mechanisms that underlie its health benefits.  Curcumin is used worldwide in many different forms.  It has been traditionally used in Asian countries as a medical herb.  In India, turmeric is […]

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THE GUT MICROBIOME AND DEMENTIA

THE GUT MICROBIOME AND DEMENTIA

The term microbiome refers to our bodies’ natural biologic environment which includes  trillions of organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi  which live inside of all of us. Our gastrointestinal tract has been the subject of extensive research seeking to understand how these organisms affect us, and how we may improve our health and prevent […]

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