Sugar can weaken your immune system. Here’s what to know
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While a strong immune system is no match for the power of social distancing when it comes to limiting the spread of COVID-19, it’s certainly top of mind these days. We’re all doing our best to stay healthy, and relying on our immune system to help make that happen.
 

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Menopause & your diet: foods to choose and avoid
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(Mike Arredondo/ HealthDay) — Menopause, a natural stage in a woman’s life, brings a host of changes and challenges. One aspect that is crucial to consider is nutrition.

Eating the right foods and avoiding others can help you navigate this change with vitality and optimal health.

This article will discuss the key foods   …

What is intermittent fasting? A look at its potential health benefits
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(Saba Aziz/ Global News) — Intermittent fasting is among a growing number of weight loss regimes that have risen in popularity in recent years.

The idea is to restrict your daily eating period to a window — usually eight hours — without counting your calorie consumption, and then fast the rest of the day.

Another variation  …

Turmeric might help treat your indigestion, study shows
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(Madeline Holcombe/ CTV News) — A good treatment option for indigestion may already be in your spice rack, according to a new study.

The study, published Monday in the medical journal BMJ, compared how more than 150 people with dyspepsia, or indigestion, responded to either the drug omeprazole, turmeric — which contains  …

The 5 foods with the most prebiotics to support gut health
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(Korin Miller/ Health) — Prebiotics—a form of gut-friendly dietary fiber—have grown in popularity in recent years. Now, new preliminary research has pinpointed which five foods pack the most prebiotic content.

Dandelion greens, Jerusalem artichokes, garlic, leeks, and onions, are the most prebiotic-dense  …

Why these 6 foods are key to reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes
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(Melissa Lopez-Martinez/ CTV News) — A new study led by Canadian researchers analyzing data from several regions across the world has found that not eating enough of six key foods in combination may be linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and related death in adults.

Researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton,  …

9 herbs and spices that fight inflammation
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(Ryan Raman/ Healthline) — Some herbs and spices, like ginger and black pepper, contain anti-inflammatory compounds that may reduce inflammation and benefit your overall health.

Inflammation is the body’s way of fighting infections and healing.

However, in some situations, inflammation can get out of hand and last  …

Eating earlier in the day can improve blood sugar levels, study finds
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(Lisa Rapaport/ Everyday Health) — People with obesity and prediabetes who eat most of their meals within the first eight hours of the day may be able to lower their blood sugar levels even if they don’t lose weight, a small study suggests.

For the two-week study, researchers examined how the timing of meals impacted  …

Taurine may extend life and health, scientists find
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(James Gallagher/ BBC News) — Taurine – a nutrient found in meat, fish and sold as a supplement – extends life and boosts health in a range of animal species, scientists say.

Levels of taurine decline with age in different species, including people.

Experiments on middle-aged animals showed boosting taurine

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Mediterranean diet ‘de-ages’ patients’ brains by up to 9 months
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(Clare Watson/ Science Alert) — Switching to a diet full of fresh veggies and low in processed foods could do wonders for your brain’s biological age, new research shows.

According to the international team of researchers who ran the study, eating a Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, seafood, and whole  …

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