Like to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail at happy hour or dinner? What if we told you that glass of chardonnay or that margarita might be affecting your skin in a bad way? New research found that women who drank certain types of alcohol – particularly white wine and liquor –… Continue Reading
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Fight Acne & Inflammation by Doing This
If you’ve ever wondered why some people are blessed with perfect skin while you have to suffer through acne breakouts, science just got a little bit closer to finding the answer. A new study identified a previously unknown way in which bacteria trigger acne inflammation. Researchers found that P. acnes, a usually harmless… Continue Reading
Psoriasis Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
For the 125 million people who suffer from psoriasis, it’s a constant struggle to keep this condition under control. From controlling itch, managing exposure to triggers, and feeling embarrassed about one’s skin, it can have a physical, psychological, and emotional impact on an individual. August is Psoriasis Awareness Month, and it’s high time… Continue Reading
Low-Fiber Diet Linked to Increased Disease Risk
Did you know that eating more might help reduce your risk of obesity, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome? Eating more fiber, that is! While it’s well known that fiber can, well, keep things moving along, recent research is showing that it can do much, much more to prevent disease and keep us healthy. The… Continue Reading
Fish Oil and Prostate Cancer
A study published July 11 in the online edition of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that men who have high intakes of Omega-3s are at increased risk of developing prostate cancer. If you regularly take an Omega-3 supplement, this news may be somewhat confusing. Below we review the study findings then… Continue Reading
The ABCs of Recovery Support
When preparing for surgery or sidelined from a sports injury, your doctor is more likely to provide you with information on nutritional supplements to discontinue than information on supplements that could help improve your recovery. If you’re lucky, you might be handed a laundry list of vitamins and minerals that can help; only now you’re… Continue Reading
Omega-3s May Slow Aging Process
Packages on every shelf at the grocery store tout the health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids, with labels on everything from eggs to dog treats trumpeting “omega-3 content.” But a newly released study seem to justify these claims, suggesting that supplementing our diets with more omega-3s can have significant effects on aging and inflammation…. Continue Reading