A medical doctor – a psychiatrist, no less – talking about how chiropractic can improve mental health via the gut-brain-spine connection? You heard it right, and it may be one of the strongest pieces of evidence to date of the evolving perspective within at least some members of the medical community toward chiropractic care.
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With nearly one in five deaths in the U.S. attributable to heart disease, everyone needs to take heart health seriously. Fortunately, simple lifestyle behaviors can help keep your heart – and you – healthy for a lifetime. Let's start with diet; what you eat can have a profound effect on the health of your heart, not to mention your entire body.
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By Editorial Staff
Anyone who has experienced foot problems understands all too well that it can affect the rest of the body. The feet are your foundation, much like the foundation of a house. If that foundation suffers, the entire structure suffers right along with it; in some cases, it can come crashing down. Fortunately, that same logic applies in reverse: optimizing...
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This isn't the first time we've elucidated the brain benefits of staying physically fit, particularly cardio fit, and we doubt it will be the last. According to a growing body of research, exercise promotes healthy aging – of body and mind. The latest: a review that highlights the neuroprotective mechanisms involved in endurance exercise.
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We're talking about five hours a week of physical activity, and data continues to support recommendations to engage in at least that much to make a significant dent in your cancer risk, particularly certain cancers. In fact, a new study suggests more than 45,000 cancers a year could be prevented by meeting the five-hour recommendation every week.
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Could it be a question of brown vs. white? Those are the two colors of fat, believe it or not, and which one you have more of can have a profound impact on your health. Here's why. Simply put, you want more brown fat and less white fat. That's because the former burns calories, while the latter stores calories. A new study involving more than 50,000...
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