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09/21/2018 / By Carol Anderson

20 of the most addictive foods (Surprise: None of them are good for you)

On any given day – may it be good, bad, tiring, exciting or uneventful – we always look forward to eating some good food. Because of how badly we crave and depend on food, some experts say it can even be considered an addiction. A team of researchers from the Department of Psychology at the […]

08/29/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

You won’t believe what happens to your brain when you eat junk food

You may be eating yourself stupid, according to some newly published research. A 2015 study has found that people exposed to a typical Western diet, which is high in processed food, sugar, fats, and salt, have smaller hippocampi compared to those who had a healthier, more well-balanced diet of fruits, fish, and vegetables. Around 250 elderly patients […]

08/01/2018 / By Russel Davis

Shocking new trend has women popping highly addictive Adderall pills in an effort to curb their appetite and lose weight

Latest figures show that an alarmingly high number of women are now taking Adderall, a medication used in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), to speed up weight loss. According to recent reports, women turn to friends and even suspicious websites to take hold of the medication. The drug is known to suppress appetite. According to experts, the […]

07/25/2018 / By David Williams

ANOTHER side effect of opioids: New research finds they tank your metabolism, increasing risk of obesity by a shocking 95%

Patients who take chronic pain medication — otherwise known as opioids — often end up experiencing either one of two things: drug addiction or accidental overdose. Indeed, the negative effects of a dependency on opiates are quite well-known. And now that more opioid prescriptions are being given by doctors compared to even just 10 years ago, […]

05/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to detox yourself from sugar: A day-by-day guide

Did you know that quitting sugar can help lower your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and liver disease? These health conditions have two things in common: Sugar as a culprit, and they all have a place in the list of top 15 causes of death. If your diet consists of sugar-rich foods, your blood pressure can skyrocket. […]

05/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Deadly cycle: Eating high-fat food makes us hungrier, more likely to snack on junk

Obesity isn’t just a problem with eating too much: Most of the time, there are behavioral triggers that lead to this condition, and learning to identify them will create new ideas to effectively combat the situation. This was the focus of a study led by researchers from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) and the Universitat Pompeu […]

04/29/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Watching TV is like a drug for little kids – and it is the gateway to an unhealthy lifestyle

Have you ever noticed how your kids forget everything else when they’re watching TV? Don’t wait until they’re addicted to it before you do something about their TV habits. Several studies have already proven that watching television can significantly influence brainwaves and states of consciousness. In fact, if people watch too much television, they have a […]

11/29/2017 / By Rita Winters

Lifestyle diseases are now complicating pregnancies, putting mothers and newborns at higher risk of complications

Contrary to popular belief, the responsibilities of motherhood begin before, not after, conception. A woman must be in good health prior to conceiving in order to assure her and the baby’s health. Preexisting conditions, sedentary lifestyles, and unhealthy food negatively affect babies prenatally. A Michigan Medicine study reports that pregnant women, particularly poor women and […]

10/27/2017 / By Janine Acero

Fatty liver disease on the rise in children—from too many sweet treats

A sweetener used in ice cream and soda may cause potentially fatal liver disease, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that high fructose consumption is triggering an early form of fatty liver disease in children, a condition that is normally associated with alcohol consumption, which can lead to cancer, stroke, and heart problems. Clinically […]

10/24/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

How do cancerous tumors grow? With sugar!

New research finds that cancerous tumors feed on sugar to become more aggressive, as reported by the Science Daily. The study was a nine-year joint research effort that focused on the Warburg effect, which is the process by which cancer cells quickly break down sugar and stimulate the growth of tumors. “Our research reveals how the hyperactive […]

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