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Therapy animals have strong feelings on the gender of their patients - study

The scientists examined the behavioral and cognitive traits of cattle that work as therapy animals.

Top 5 Exercises That Can Add Years to Your Life!

Looking to add years to your life? Discover the top 5 exercises that can boost your longevity and improve your overall health. These simple yet effective workouts will help you stay fit, active, and youthful. Watch now to learn how you can incorporate these exercises into your daily routine and start reaping the benefits today! #Longevity #HealthyLiving #Fitness #Exercise #StayYoung #Wellness #HealthyHabits #LifeExtension Disclaimer The materials and the information contained on Natural ways channel are provided for general and educational purposes only and do not constitute any legal, medical or other professional advice on any subject matter. None of the information on our videos is a substitute for a diagnosis and treatment by your health professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new diet or treatment and with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provide.

Summer Squash: Nutrition Professionals' Advice on Optimal Intake, Portions, and Health Benefits

This article provides an overview of the benefits and quantity recommendations of summer squash, as provided by two experts in the field of nutrition. The experts explain that summer squash is rich in micronutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, making it an important food for heart health, eye health, and weight loss. The article also provides recommendations for the daily consumption of summer squash, suggesting that 2-3 cups should be mixed with...

10 Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer, According to Doctors

Getting screened regularly can help reduce your risk.

The 5 most common deathbed regrets, according to a palliative care nurse

Semaglutide medication's like Ozempic contribute to heart health, study finds

Semaglutide medications can help patients with more than just diabetes according to new research. The SELECT trial found drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can also improve heart health and long-term weight loss. Doctors call it a breakthrough finding as work continues to understand the full scope of the drugs' benefits. Health Reporter Katherine Ward has more.

What drinking coffee every morning does to your stomach

That morning cup of coffee doesn’t just wake you up for the day, it also gives a boost to billions of friendly microbes residing in your digestive system. Because, according to a growing body of research, there is evidence that your espresso may positively influence your microbiome – gut bacteria – leading to better overall health and even a longer...

I Lost 50lbs With 3 Lifestyle Changes

Losing weight truly felt impossible at the time. Now, I have the self-confidence to know I can do hard things.

TICK SEASON: How to protect your pets

Expert advice on how to keep your pets safe from tick bites

Turnips for Weight Loss: Nutrition Professionals Weigh In

This article explores the potential health benefits of turnips for weight loss. Three experts provide their opinions on the subject, highlighting the low calorie and high fiber content of turnips as beneficial for weight loss. Additionally, the article provides information on other diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, Keto diet, Diabetic diet, and Weight loss diet. The article concludes with a disclaimer that this information should not be...

Carpal tunnel syndrome: How to recognize it and what you can do about it

It might start with tingling in your fingers or hands, or weakness in your grip, and it will definitely slow you down. Edmonton AM's physiotherapist columnist, Mike Salame, breaks down what causes carpal tunnel and how you can treat it.

How many litres of water should you drink a day and does tea count?

Drink up!

Over a quarter of people are breaking this important coffee rule

Keep your pet cool during summer heat with these tips

Some pets rely on their owners to help them regulate the heat of summer. Nathan Coleman visits the Pampered Paws Inn to find out how they keep pets cool during the heat of the day.

A Testimonial from Dr. Ornish's Alzheimer's Progression Reversal Study

What does improving the cognition and function of Alzheimer's patients with lifestyle medicine actually translate to in terms of human impact? If you missed Friday’s video, check out Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Reversed with a Plant-Based Diet? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/can-alzheimers-disease-be-reversed-with-a-plant-based-diet). For more on Alzheimer’s disease, see these videos: • How Not to Age (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-not-to-age-live-presentation/) • Controversy Around FDA’s Approval of Biogen Alzheimer’s Drug, Aducanumab (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/aducanumab-for-alzheimers/) • Alzheimer’s and Atherosclerosis of the Brain (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/alzheimers-and-atherosclerosis-of-the-brain/) • How to Prevent Alzheimer’s with Diet (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-prevent-alzheimers-with-diet/) For more on Dr. Dean Ornish’s work, check out his book Undo It! (https://www.amazon.com/Undo-Lifestyle-Changes-Reverse-Diseases/dp/052547997X). And these videos (https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/dr-dean-ornish/); for more on heart disease, see these videos (https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/heart-disease/). I have more than 500 videos on plant-based diets. You can check them out here (https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/plant-based-diets/). The best available balance of scientific evidence suggests that the healthiest way to eat is a vitamin B12-fortified (https://nutritionfacts.org/optimum-nutrient-recommendations/) diet centered around whole plant foods. I go into specifics of the Daily Dozen foods I recommend in Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/dr-gregers-daily-dozen-checklist-2/). For a more thorough dive into the science on these foods, check out my New York Times bestselling book, How Not to Die (https://nutritionfacts.org/book/how-not-to-die). Get our free Plant-Based Living Series (https://nutritionfacts.org/plantbased-living-series/). This resource is a weekly email series that gives you simplified takeaways and actionable tips on healthy eating. Whether you're new to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle or would benefit from reminders on some of the key aspects of healthy evidence-based nutrition, this series is for you. Expanding on our popular Evidence-Based Eating Guide, this free series features even more tips and information, and you’ll get it delivered straight to your inbox on a weekly basis. (Don't have your own copy of our Evidence-Based Eating Guide? You can download it as a digital and printable PDF (https://nutritionfacts.org/healthkit/).) New subscribers to our e-newsletter always receive a free gift. Get yours here: https://nutritionfacts.org/subscribe/. Have a question about this video? Leave it in the comment section at http://nutritionfacts.org/video/a-testimonial-from-dr-ornishs-alzheimers-progression-reversal-study and someone on the NutritionFacts.org team will try to answer it. Want to get a list of links to all the scientific sources used in this video? Click on Sources Cited at https://nutritionfacts.org/video/a-testimonial-from-dr-ornishs-alzheimers-progression-reversal-study. You’ll also find a transcript and acknowledgements for the video, my blog and speaking tour schedule, and an easy way to search (by translated language even) through our videos spanning more than 2,000 health topics. Thanks for watching. I hope you’ll join in the evidence-based nutrition revolution! -Michael Greger, MD FACLM Captions for this video are available in several languages; you can find yours in the video settings. View important information about our translated resources: https://nutritionfacts.org/translations-info/ https://NutritionFacts.org • Subscribe: https://nutritionfacts.org/subscribe • Donate: https://nutritionfacts.org/donate • Podcast : https://nutritionfacts.org/audio • Books: https://nutritionfacts.org/books • Shop: https://drgreger.org • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NutritionFacts.org • Twitter: https://twitter.com/nutrition_facts • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition_facts_org

Despite high demand, kidneys donated by Black Americans are more likely to be thrown away. Here’s why

A bioethicist explains the flawed system that erroneously considers Black donor kidneys more likely to stop working after a transplant than kidneys from other races.

Can eating leftover rice make you severely ill? Here’s what to know

Often referred to as "reheated rice syndrome," this condition stems from food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus.

Health Canada approves weekly insulin injection for Canadians with diabetes

Starting June 30, Canadians living with diabetes will have access to a groundbreaking new treatment as Health Canada approves a weekly insulin injection.

How 'Magic' Are 'Magic Mushrooms'? Researchers Develop Scale to Measure Potency

Some people call them “magic mushrooms.” But exactly how “magic” are they? Knewz.com has learned about efforts to make sure doctors know how much active ingredient they’re giving patients for issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. The chemicals in question are psilocin and psylocybin. They come from Psilocybe cubensis mushroo...

I Was Looking Death in the Eye—So I Lost 60lbs and Changed My Life

I suffered from a long list of major health issues. After making lifestyle changes, I'm more confident than ever.

These 8 habits could add up to 24 years to your life, study says

Adopt one of eight lifestyle habits at age 40, and you could add 4.5 years to your life, a new study found. Add all eight, and you might live up to 24 years longer.

Do you want to strengthen your abdominal muscles? Try these three exercises

One of Britain's leading fitness trainers claims sit-ups are ineffective for building muscular abs. He offers some alternatives.

This Guy Lost 80 Pounds and Gained Discipline Through Yoga

Zach Wolf never thought he'd be in a yoga studio in the first place.

Walking For Weight Loss: 12 Ways To Increase Calorie Burn, Engage More Muscles, And More

This simple, underrated workout packs a major punch.

Can Microdosing Mushrooms Actually Improve Mental Health?

Research is still ongoing.

When Is the Best Time to Take Magnesium? Experts Explain

Magnesium is important to the health of your bones, heart, brain and more.

Telling kids the truth about a parent's illness can help ease worry, grief: experts

Before delivering the bad news to his children, Matt Brown had to think hard about how to tell them he had a newly diagnosed disease that was progressing quickly, had no cure and would ultimately kill him.

‘I Started Strength Training At 49—These Specific Changes Transformed My Body’

“I was turning 50 and didn't want to feel like I had no energy. I wanted to feel vibrant.”

At 58, Elizabeth Hurley Shares Her ‘Simple’ Habits for Looking and Feeling Her Best

No “weird green juices” here.

Check your child’s swimwear before you go on holiday — it could save their life

Brit who is new world’s oldest man reveals secrets to long life

This type of supplement may increase heart disease risk, new study finds

High levels of niacin, an essential B vitamin, may raise the risk of heart disease by triggering inflammation and damaging blood vessels, according to new research.

How psychosomatics works and what our body tells us

Psychosomatics is a distinct interdisciplinary field that explores the relationships between psychological, behavioral, and social factors that impact bodily processes. How psychosomatics affects our organism, according to the medical Instagram portal Berezhy sebe. How psychosomatics works and what our body tells us Let's imagine you regularly expe...

Ask A Nutrition Professional: What Are The Health Benefits Of Cinnamon And Raspberry?

Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil Cinnamon: It is rich in antioxidants, has medicinal and anti-inflammatory properties. Among the health benefits it offers are: lowering blood sugar levels, improving insulin sensitivity, preventing cancer and reducing the risk of heart disease. Raspberries: T...

Cutting Back on One Amino Acid Increases Lifespan of Middle-Aged Mice Up to 33%

A new study in mice found limited intakes of one particular essential amino acid slowed the impacts of ageing and even lengthened their lifespan. Scientists are now wondering if these findings could help people improve their longevity and quality of life. Isoleucine is one of three branched-chain amino acids we use to build proteins in our bodies. It is essential for our survival, but since our cells can't produce it from scratch, we have to get...

High-fat diets have an ‘extraordinary’ effect on anxiety and mental health

Scientists Reveal Cancer's Atomic Secrets—'Whole New Layer to Medicine'

The discovery offers an exciting avenue for potential future early cancer diagnoses.

Are smoky BBQ-flavoured chips a health risk? What’s behind a ban in Europe

In April, the European Union moved to ban several artificial smoke flavourings found in popular foods such as chips, cheese, BBQ sauce and ham, citing health concerns.

11 dishes to avoid at buffets, as warned by food experts

What’s the Deal with Acid Reflux Medications and Dementia?

A new study links popular acid reflux medications and dementia—and it’s not the first.

How Many Days a Week Do You Actually Need to Work Out?

The answer isn't as simple as you might expect.

4 Reasons to Claim CPP Benefits at Age 60

The CPP payout is a benefit every Canadian can avail of from age 60 or delay to age 70. Is it worth it to claim the benefit early? The post 4 Reasons to Claim CPP Benefits at Age 60 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Apron Belly: How to Reduce Stomach Sagging

"Apron belly" is a term commonly used to describe a sagging stomach or skin that hangs from the abdomen. An apron belly is medically known as pannus stomach or an abdominal pannus. This flap of skin can appear after pregnancy, during menopause, or from significant weight loss. It is sometimes referred to as mommy belly fat or a menopause apron. Hav...

The 4-Week Full-Body Workout Will Help You Build Balanced Fitness

Worried about your exercise plan? This program will help you to nail it.

The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse?

As Canada grapples with a rapidly aging demographic, experts are sounding the alarm on the increasing mental and physical health impacts of loneliness and social isolation.

Scientists discover that people who live past 90 have key differences in their blood

Centenarians have become the fastest-growing demographic group in the world, with numbers approximately doubling every 10 years since the 1970s. Many researchers have sought out the factors and contributors that determine a long and healthy life. The dissolution isn't new either, with Plato and Aristotle writing about the ageing process over 2,300 ...

What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and how is it treated?

The announcement that King Charles III was admitted to a private hospital Friday to undergo a procedure for an enlarged prostate has sparked interest in what is an extremely common condition among older men. The 75-year-old monarch is in good company. About half of men in their 50s have enlarged prostates and that prevalence climbs to more than 80%...

Alzheimer's transmitted from person to person

The findings have major ramifications.

Is Coffee Good or Bad? New Study Finds the Answer in Your Genes

Scientists have been trying to figure out whether coffee is good or bad for our health for ages, and a new study has shown that the impact of drinking coffee depends on one's genes. The study also showed that a person's coffee-drinking habits depend on their genetic makeup as well, Knewz.com has learned. The study was conducted by an international ...

How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System, How to Detect It & More

The detection window for Adderall varies based on the test you take but it can stay in your system anywhere from 12 hours to 90 days. Find out why and how.