Do you enjoy the holidays, but not the diet talk that is often a part of holiday celebrations? We have compiled tips and recipes to help your holidays be free of diet culture! Or at least, help you feel supported with information during this time that can often be filled […]
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Warning Signs Your Liver Is Failing, Say Experts
Your liver plays an essential role in your whole-body health, from filtering toxins from your bloodstream to helping your body regulate its blood sugar levels. However, in many cases, people don’t recognize the signs their liver isn’t working well until a serious issue occurs. According to the Centers for Disease […]
7 Ways You’re Ruining Your Liver, Say Experts
The liver, the big, meaty organ on the right side of your belly that you never think about, is more essential than you think—it’s your body’s filtration system. All blood leaving the intestines and stomach goes through there, and it excretes bile, which helps carry away waste. Show it some […]
Over 60? Stop Doing This ASAP, Say Experts
When it comes to being over 60, you should be proud you made it this long—and careful not to mess it up now. “Everyone knows the basics of how to live a healthy life even if they don’t follow them,” says Kay Van Norman, President of Brilliant Aging. But what […]
Is It Healthy to Cook With Lard? Experts Say It Depends on What You’re Making
Photo credit: Maximilian Stock Ltd. From Prevention Lard brings to mind traditional meals like flaky pie crusts and fresh Mexican tamales. For many people, it’s also associated with negative health effects such as heart disease, which is why lard has fallen out of favor over the last few decades. But […]