Cardiologist shared 2 foods that research shows can help lower cholesterol levels Foods containing “slow fiber” like oats are effective (stock image)(Image: Getty) Heart experts have identified foods that may have similar effects to statins, including their ability to lower cholesterol levels. Cardiologists from the British Heart Foundation (BFH) have highlighted two of the most … Read more
“Eating less sweets may not reduce your appetite or improve your overall health,” says a new study that challenges long-held beliefs about the “sweet tooth.” Dutch and British researchers found no significant differences in sweet food preferences among adults who ate more or less sweet-tasting foods over several months. Participants’ weight, diabetes and heart disease … Read more
Drinking alcohol vs. eating protein: which is healthier?ATHVisions – Getty Images There’s never been a better time to include protein in your diet. In addition to foods that naturally contain protein, we now have a wide selection of products infused with liquid protein, such as coffee, shakes, and even soda. With that in mind, it’s … Read more
○For two decades, Kinita Kadakia Patel has worked with many celebrities including Alia Bhatt, Huma Qureshi, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kemmu and Genelia D’Souza. Kinita points out that most of her clients are honest and disciplined, but quickly adds, “If they don’t comply, I always pull them out.” But more than just stars, the metabolic … Read more
Which is better for your brain? Walnut vs. AlmondJose Luis Laota – Getty Images What you eat affects the function of every part of your body, from your feet to your brain. So if you’re looking to fill your plate with the best foods to eat to improve your brain health, compare walnuts to almonds … Read more
It’s hard to miss the sight of 6-foot-8 Bouba Dieme weaving between the tables at the East Boston Senior Center. His Heart of a Giant Foundation has been providing health care testing and heart health information at the facility for more than two years. Meanwhile, members’ blood pressure readings have been declining. “It means so … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Two-year-old Bain Brandon has type 1 diabetes and needs insulin to survive. However, even with health insurance, the price is not cheap. Mother Marley Brandon, 29, said it cost her parents $194 last week to buy a month’s supply of insulin vials and a three-month supply of back-up pens for her … Read more
It’s always great when you find something that can serve multiple roles. A babysitter who watches over children and cleans the house. A cleaning product that disinfects and deodorizes. Or a cell phone that replaces your camera, calendar, and GPS. When it comes to nutrition, protein gets a lot of attention, and for good reason. … Read more
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers has indicated he would roll back some key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. He proposed eliminating inexpensive preventive care and reinventing a form of high-risk insurance pool. Health care has emerged as a key issue in the U.S. Senate race, with Democrats focused on expanding the role of … Read more
BRIGHTON, MI — The opening of a new hospital in Brighton is just weeks away, which means the hospital in Howell will also close. Top officials from Trinity Health Livingston toured the new four-story, 174,000-square-foot hospital with the media on Thursday, April 2. The hospital will be an addition to the existing Trinity Health Medical … Read more