- Lifestyle Habits to Keep Your Body Young and Healthy
The world has seen an increase in medical advancements over the past century, which has led to the growth of the aged population. According to data from World Population Prospects: by 2050, every sixth person in the world will be over the age of 65 years (16%) and every fourth person in Europe and North America could be aged 65 years or above. Also, there will be an increase in the number of persons aged…
- Nutrients and Supplements for Menopause
Menopause is typically defined as occurring 12 months after a woman’s last menstrual period. The period leading up to that point is usually referred to as perimenopause or the menopausal transition. This transition can begin anywhere between the ages of 45 and 55 and can last from 7 to 14 years.1Menopause is not a disease, but some of its symptoms can be unpleasant. While some women enter menopause blissfully free of any health complaints, others…
- How Probiotics Can Influence Brain Health?
What are probiotics?The microbiota of the human body contain 10-100 trillion microbial cells, some of which assist in maintaining good health,1 and probiotics can support this process.2 While probiotics are often defined as live microorganisms that provide health benefits to the person taking them, some scientists believe the term should be restricted to microorganisms that have been tested and proven effective in doing so.3There are multiple types of probiotics identified by their genus, species, and…
- High-Fiber Fruits and Vegetables
Fiber is an essential component of a balanced diet, given its protective effects against obesity, diabetes, and gastrointestinal and cardiovascular diseases.1 Found mainly in plants, dietary fiber consists of indigestible carbohydrates and a plant polymer called lignin.1,2It is well-known that consumption of fiber improves bowel movements and gastrointestinal motility, which can ease constipation. Certain types of fiber can delay gastric emptying and give a feeling of fullness after a meal, which can help with weight…
- Health Benefits of Choline
Choline is a nutrient that’s essential for maintaining the structural integrity of all plant and animal cells. You could say choline literally helps hold human beings together. So, it’s important to know where choline comes from and how it works to maintain good health.1What is choline?Choline is a source of different methyl groups that the body needs for a wide range of metabolic processes. For instance, choline helps to preserve the structural integrity of cell…
- Healthy food from the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean diet is followed by the natives of the countries near the Mediterranean Sea, which include Greece, Italy, Turkey, Cyprus, etc. The Mediterranean diet has been gaining popularity in recent years, both in the food and health industry. What traditionally was just consumed by the natives, is now being researched by many scientists as one of the main secrets behind the longevity and fitness of the Mediterranean people. The Mediterraneans clearly understand that food plays…
- How to prevent cardiovascular disease?
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) affect nearly half of adults in the US and are one of the leading causes of death and physical deformities worldwideMore than 30% of global deaths are caused by cardiovascular diseasesA healthy balanced diet and dietary supplements are an effective means of CVD preventionThere is an alarming rise in the mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) worldwide. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular diseases affect 121.5 million or nearly half (48%)…
- Intermittent Fasting for Health and Longevity
Like many people, you probably associate the term “intermittent fasting” with losing weight. But such restricted eating plans have demonstrated many health benefits beyond weight loss. Different patterns of intermittent fasting are being studied for their potential to maintain good health and promote a longer life.Studies in animals and people suggest that periodic cycles of fasting may improve certain metabolic and immune functions.1 Some research has even indicated that intermittent fasting programs can protect against…
- Health Benefits of Grape Seed Extract
Grapes have been cultivated for thousands of years, and they have been used for health benefits since the days of the ancient Greeks.1,2 Wine, the main product of cultivated grapes, was considered the divine beverage of Greek gods like Dionysus, and wine has long played a central role in Mediterranean life.2Oil made from the seeds of grapes has existed for 6,000 years and was mentioned in the Old Testament as having been consumed by the…
- A Guide to Stroke and Emergency Stroke Care
Stroke as a global burden A stroke occurs when there is an obstructed blood flow in an area of the brain that results in brain cell atrophy (cell death) due to deprivation of oxygen. The oxygen supply is interrupted because the blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain either gets blocked by a clot or gets ruptured.1 Stroke is the third leading cause of disability worldwide2 and the second leading cause of death.3…