Anyone who drinks coffee on a semi-regular basis is likely to be subject to a barrage of well-meaning warnings centered around the adverse effects of coffee. It may cause dependency, stain your teeth, heighten anxiety, etc. Here’s one not often mentioned: coffee impacts gut health
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Foods to Improve Gut Health
It is vital to keep your gut healthy. Your gut is an integral part of your digestion because it releases vitamins, and the good bacteria produced in your gut prevents harmful bacteria from forming in your body. In fact, your gut contains about 70% of your immune system. Since the foods you eat have a massive impact on the bacteria produced in your gut, you must eat foods that create the good bacteria necessary for digestion.
Why Diets Don’t Work for Everyone
One study found that 95% of people who lose weight on diets gain the weight back within one to five years when they return to their everyday lifestyles. So, what makes diets so ineffective?
The Surprising Health Benefits of Walking
The good news is that walking can provide a surprising array of health benefits, and it’s one of the easiest exercises to add to your daily routine!
How Mindfulness Helps with Addiction
While mindfulness may sound like a vague concept to some, the science is clear that mindfulness can be a crucial tool to successfully battling addiction.
The Art of Making Time to Do Nothing
Here are some ways you can start putting your alone time first today;
A Higher Intake of Whole Grain Could Reduce Cardiovascular Problems
Recent research indicates that people who eat more whole grains have a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Read on if you’d like to find out how such a small dietary change can lead to a better quality of life!
Top Heart-Healthy Foods
Whether you’re looking for something to munch on while watching television, or hoping for something more substantial, here’s a list of the top heart-healthy foods and their benefits.
Alcohol & Heart Health: How Much Does It Actually Affect Your Heart?
Alcohol consumption is typical in our society. Indeed, most people consume at least a little alcohol throughout the year, especially around the holidays and special events and celebrations. However, are the health benefits of alcohol just an urban myth, or are they based on science?
5 Ways Romantic Relationships Impact Your Heart Health
Romantic relationships emerge and can influence our lives in many ways. Let’s explore five ways romantic relationships can impact your heart health.
Video Games and Heart Health
Video games are becoming increasingly popular, to the point where video game consoles are now found in almost every household. However, you may not know that video gameplay can be hazardous to your heart health
Can Your Period be an Indicator of Your Heart Health?
Maybe you find yourself sitting in bed in agony, wondering why your cramps hurt so badly. Or perhaps you wonder why your periods have been so irregular. Rest assured that these thoughts are not just confined to you.
Worth 1,000 Words: The Art of Aesthetic Medicine with Dr. Barry DiBernardo, MD
“Everyone wanted to be retouched. Adults didn’t want to look the way they looked. I became interested in how people wanted to be changed,” Dr. DiBernardo explained. In about 1,000 words, we’re going to create for you a picture of Dr. DiBernardo and how he unites science and art through his medical aesthetics practice.
Spring Is in the Air! So Is Pollen: An Interview with Dr. Priya Bansal, MD
Dr. Priya Bansal, MD, who not only treats your allergies but also puts in the time and effort to establish a relationship with and educate you and your family. She encourages the patient’s active participation in their treatment choices.
Balancing Obstetric Anesthesiology and Family Life: An Interview with Dr. David Wallace, D.O.
It may seem impossible for doctors to achieve that balance when their careers demand so much of their time and mental and emotional strength. But Dr. Wallace’s fascinating story about the world of obstetric anesthesiology will guide doctors towards that much-coveted balance.
The Best Probiotics for Women
Trillions of microorganisms live inside the human body, and we can support their thriving existence with supplemental probiotics. Probiotics can be naturally found in foods such as yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut and kombucha drinks. Currently, the market is loaded with probiotic products for women.