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Half of Calories Eaten at Home are Ultra-Processed

Unhealthy ultra-processed foods have wormed their way into American kitchens, likely harming people’s health for decades, a new study warns. More than half of the calories adults eat at home now come from ultra-processed foods, which contain high levels of sugar, salt, fat… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on December 12, 2024

Natural Cold Remedies That Really Work

We’ve seen how garlic combats the common cold along with other illnesses, but what about other home remedies such as chicken soup and zinc lozenges ─ can they treat the more than 200 viruses that can cause a cold? According to the BBC, remedies effective against infections… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on December 11, 2024

Exercise’s ‘Brain Boost’ May Last 24 Hours

Want to give your brain a boost for tomorrow? Get in a little pulse-pounding exercise today, a new study shows. In a finding that suggests the benefits of exercise may linger longer than believed, researchers discovered that middle-aged adults and seniors perform better on… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on December 11, 2024