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07/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Fasting “crash” diets can be dangerous if you’re obese: The quick release of fat gathers around your heart, compromising heart function

Crash diets, also known as meal replacement programs, continuously gain attention because these can help in losing weight, decreasing blood pressure, and reversing diabetes. However, these may have adverse effects on the heart. A new study presented to the European Society of Cardiology found that crash diets, or those with very-low-calorie content, can increase the […]

06/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Give your aging body a break: Older adults should avoid a high-salt diet

As we age, it takes our body longer to accomplish certain processes that took almost no time at all when we were younger. This also happens in processes that help the body manage water and sodium levels. According to research, as humans and animals age, they find it harder to control their sodium and water retention, […]

06/01/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The damage is instantaneous: Researchers say even ONE high-fat meal sets you up for heart disease

If you think eating healthy throughout the week is enough to warrant you a high-fat cheat day, think again. Scientists report that just having a single high-fat meal is enough for our bodies to be at risk for cardiovascular disease. The study, published at Laboratory Investigation, stated that consuming a meal with a calorie content […]

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