I’ve often told the story about my grandfather’s peanut habit. He enjoyed a small handful every evening after dinner with a glass of wine. Peanuts have always been part of my diet, and a recent study confirms they may indeed help with blood sugar control, weight management and blood pressure […]
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Tis the season for bugs, sniffles and colds! And not gonna lie, we’re feeling it over here with two toddlers running around and passing along the germs they pick up from who-knows-where. So I’ve been paying *extra* attention to NATURAL ways to boost our immune systems— all of us— so […]
Pixabay With over 340 thousand cases of Coronavirus and almost 15 thousand deaths (as of this writing), boosting our immune system has never felt more urgent. But before we dive in on how to build a strong immunity, we should first know how our soldiers a.k.a White Blood Cells, work […]
22 Jun 5 Ways to Boost Brain Health This post was sponsored by CocoaViaTM. All opinions are my own. Many folks are concerned more than ever about brain health. According to Consumer Reports, 34% of Americans say they’ve noticed signs of forgetfulness significant enough to worry about them. In addition, according […]
A new study that researchers conducted in animal models suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may deactivate a pain signaling pathway. This could explain why so many cases of the infection do not cause any symptoms, promoting viral transmission. Estimates vary widely, but according to the Centers for […]
A study in mice suggests that by infiltrating tumors and ramping up the body’s immune response, a type of gut bacteria could be a valuable ally in cancer treatment. In recent years, research has shown that the communities of bacteria that live in our guts — known as our gut […]