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A recent study tells us that to increase the chance of reaching old age without any serious health issues we need to prioritize certain lifestyle factors1…
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Your stomach is much more complex than you think. It houses billions of microorganisms that can affect your overall health. Before you freak out, it's completely normal to have them in your body. An individual can have 300 to 500 species of bacteria in his guts. Some are beneficial and necessary to stay healthy, while others can be harmful to the body…
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You usually hear triglycerides during your physical tests. You may not pay attention to it that much, but it's a very important measurement for your heart health. Triglycerides are a type of fat lipid found in your bloodstream. Every time you eat, your body turns unused calories into triglycerides, and stores it in your fat cells…
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Aside from your body, you also must keep your mind healthy. Most people tend to forget that they have to take care of their brain health too. After all, it’s what controls the rest of the body. The thing is, your brain also experiences changes as you age normally. You may notice being more forgetful or having a slower cognitive function. That’s because some regions in your brain may shrink, the blood flow in your brain may lessen, and neuron communication may decrease.1 If your brain’s not healthy, you may have higher risks of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer's Association, 5.8 million Americans are living with this disease…
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Eating oats in the morning is a convenient and tasty way to have breakfast. However, there’s another reason why you should frequently eat it. Oats contain a type of fiber called beta-glucan which is known to reduce bad cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure.2 According to a study, oats can lower both the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.3 Aside from those, it can also help in maintaining healthy body weight, and prevent obesity which may also lead to hypertension…
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People usually think that if you want to stay healthy, you must avoid good-tasting food. However, that is not the case all the time. With proper preparation and knowledge, you can still enjoy a hearty meal and stay healthy. One example is everyone's favorite dessert: chocolates…
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Is your blood pressure reading suddenly way too high or too low? Other factors, aside from your health condition, may be affecting it. What you may not realize is that your blood pressure is always changing every minute as it responds to your activity, body position, mood, meals, etc. These simple things can cause fluctuations in your blood pressure between 5 to 40mmHg…
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According to statistics, around 67 million Americans have high blood pressure which makes them prone to heart attack and stroke. However, 20% of them have no idea that they have high blood pressure. This is because not everyone is aware of some important facts about keeping healthy blood pressure. Learn more about them in this article…
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Like plants, humans cannot go very long without water. It is essential to keep your body functional and healthy. This is why it's important to ensure that your body is properly hydrated all the time. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about drinking water that may harm you. You probably got a recommendation to drink 8 glasses of water a day to ensure hydration. Or maybe you think drinking Gatorade does a better job in meeting your hydration needs while exercising. None of these are necessarily true or beneficial for your body. To help you stay hydrated and healthy, we've listed the 12 biggest myths about drinking water and the truth behind them…
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Aside from the holidays, winter is also when the cold and flu season goes into full swing.1 It's easier for viruses and bacteria to spread and affect people. Respiratory infections like the common cold usually don't have long-lasting effects and can go within a few days. However, the flu can lead to more serious health problems and hospitalization. They both can cost a lot of money and affect your daily routine…
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As you get older, you start noticing changes in your body that may discourage you from working out. You notice yourself getting weaker and slower than in your younger years. But instead of letting these things stop you from improving your physical performance, let them be the signs to start exercising…
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If you want to be healthier, you always get this advice: eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. You may be tired of hearing these things but those can improve your overall health. However, there's another way you can prevent high blood pressure, depression, and even cancer—get out of your couch and spend time in nature…
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Blueberries are common ingredients in sweet desserts and yummy snacks. They are sweet, colorful, and always available in groceries. However, aside from being tasty, blueberries are also proven to be super healthy for the body. They are considered a superfood because of their high level of antioxidants that benefit the brain, blood pressure, and aging process. Here's how blueberries affect the body…
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Drinking coffee is one of the most famous beverages in the world. In fact, 64% of American drink a cup of coffee every day1. Most people start their day with it because it energizes them in the morning. It's also the perfect drink for business meetings and afternoon catch-ups with friends…
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In the 1990s, dietary fats have been vilified and were seen as the culprit of heart disease and excess weight gain. While recently, the same micronutrient is seen as the star of the trendy keto diet. This can be confusing for people who are trying to eat healthier, especially if most of the advice they’re given is misleading…
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious health condition that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. To prevent and control it, one must live a healthier lifestyle like having a balanced diet and regular exercise. That can be a huge and difficult change for some, yet it's still a very important shift to make…
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High blood pressure (hypertension) is a health risk that's difficult to spot as its symptoms are not easily noticeable. It's often caused by a high-sodium diet which leads to the increase of blood volume. When hypertension is left uncontrolled, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases…
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Preventing or reversing Type-2 Diabetes may be easier than you think! —And may only take having more of this flavorful food item…
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While most people would agree that sensible dietary choices are a crucial aspect in keeping blood pressure readings on the healthier side, high blood pressure still claims the lives of over 600,000 Americans annually—causing 15% of deaths in America.
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Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the Malvaceae (mallow) family, and experts say they may help lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
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Sensible dietary choices are crucial in keeping your blood pressure reading on the healthy side. For example, avocados and other Potassium-rich food like bananas, cooked broccoli, cooked spinach and beetroot all help to lower blood pressure.
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High blood pressure claims the lives of over 600,000 Americans annually—and 20% of Americans don’t even know they have it!
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Preventing or reversing Type-2 Diabetes may be easier than you think! — And may only take a sweet little addition to your daily breakfast…
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Your liver may be adversely affected due to the overwhelming presence of accumulated fat and toxins if you are experiencing any of the mentioned symptoms.
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Many doctors will prescribe the usual high blood pressure medicines to make you manage your blood pressure levels but what you don’t know is, you can easily lower your blood pressure down with a healthier and more affordable alternative.
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It is important to keep blood sugar levels as stable as possible when you have diabetes. And the simple act of avoiding or minimizing foods that cause big blood sugar spikes is essential.
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There’s no secret that our eating habits play a significant role in our health and when someone is living with Diabetes or Insulin Resistance, the most natural, effective and doable treatment is to control the amount of carbohydrates and sugars in their diet.
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Do you find it hard to stay away from chocolate? If so, your body may be trying to tell you that you need more Magnesium in your daily diet.
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Your immune system is your first line of defense against bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms that can invade and harm your body. So a healthy immune system is crucial to your overall health.
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Staying on target with your diet and fitness goals may seem contradictory to enjoying a holiday feast with friends and family. Yet you really can enjoy your turkey with gravy and eat it too. If you plan accordingly, you can easily make both goals work for you! Here are 10 ways to keep your diet and fitness goals.
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Few people dispute the taste appeal of brown sugar.
With its complex hints of toffee or caramel, brown sugar lends exquisite flavor to all kinds of recipes, from cookies to baked ham.
However, when it comes to brown sugar being “healthier” than white sugar, that’s just a myth. There’s really no difference between the two in terms of calories and nutrition..
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Every New Year’s Eve, millions of people promise themselves, “This is the year I’m finally going to lose weight!” (Yes, they even include the exclamation mark.) Gym membership enrollments soar. Diet and weight-loss books fly off the shelves and people get serious about kicking their pudge to the curb. However, when February/March rolls around, those unwanted pounds return (if they’ve left at all).
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Congratulations! If you’ve decided today to take better care of your heart health and reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease, you’ve made an important decision that thousands tragically fail to make until it’s too late. Every year, about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. More than 47% of sudden cardiac deaths (or, over 345,000 fatal heart attacks) happen outside a hospital, suggesting many people with unhealthy hearts wait too long before acting on the early warning signs of heart attack.
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Magnesium deficiency has been called the “silent epidemic” of modern times, and it’s on the rise. Research by the World Health Organization concluded 75% of Americans are Magnesium-deficient, which can lead to major health problems like heart disease, hypertension, cancer, and diabetes. The trouble is, insomnia, brain fog, depression, and other early warning signs of Magnesium deficiency are so common to other issues like stress, doctors rarely test for Magnesium deficiency until you’re lying in the hospital in critical condition.
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The American Heart Association calls high blood pressure “the silent killer” for good reason. As a leading cause of death worldwide from stroke and heart disease, high blood pressure (HBP) has few signs or symptoms—and it’s a killer on the rise. According to the American Heart Association, there was a 39% increase in HBP-related deaths in America between 2001 and 2011 despite medical advances in preventing and treating heart disease and stroke. And the death toll is only expected to rise. By 2030, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts 40% of Americans will have HBP
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Vitamin B12 is a dynamo when it comes to keeping you energized, mentally sharp and feeling great. It boosts metabolism by helping convert carbohydrates to glucose and maintains healthy digestion. It also keeps blood cells healthy, promotes mental clarity and helps reduce depression and stress. Plus, B12 promotes vibrant hair, skin and nails—so you look great too—and protects against heart disease and cancers like prostate and breast cancer.
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Hey, it’s Ken Feakins and a few hours have passed since eating my dinner, which usually means I’m making frequent trips to my refrigerator to look for something to nibble on. Truth be told, I am literally standing here with the refrigerator door open, typing this on my phone as I look for a healthy ...
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Hello. It’s Matt, Senior Nutritionist for Healthy Habits.
Did you know that roughly 1 in 3 American adults has high blood pressure? Yet only about half of these people have it under control, and the statistic is due in part to some common misconceptions.
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Hey, it’s Matt, Senior Nutritionist. Today I wanted to talk about a "healthy" snack that I absolutely love—but is unfortunately one of the worst snacks for your waistline. I’m talking about trail mix, Even the organic, "super-healthy" varieties that you find at the health food stores aren’t a great "healthy" snack option...
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I’m the Senior Nutritionist at Healthy Habits and I’m thrilled to be meeting you.
Today I want to give you my Top 8 Reasons why lemon water + salt can be such an important (but simple) part of your daily routine.
Your health and energy levels for the day largely depend on what you eat in the morning. A glass of warm lemon water with salt can serve as your...
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It’s Matt, and today I have a little science lesson for you about your “belly fat” hormone, also known as cortisol. It’s a hormone that your body releases to deal with stress, and unfortunately, high levels of cortisol have been linked to increased levels of abdominal fat...
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Hey there. It’s Matt, Senior Nutritionist with Healthy Habits.
Did you know that high blood pressure affects over 70-million American adults?
Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure is the stealthy, sometimes...
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Greetings. It’s Matt with 10 easy-to-implement recommendations to help protect you and your family against 10 nasty dangers you’re probably not aware of.
Did you know that a recent biomonitoring survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
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Hi. It’s Ken Feakins, Head Exercise and Fitness Coach at Healthy Habits. I wanted to give you a few tips to help you improve your heart health and avoid a condition that is becoming epidemic in North America.
Did you know that nearly two thirds of Americans have...
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Hi again. It’s Ken Feakins from Healthy Habits. As a fitness professional, I often come across clients that are overweight, plagued with low energy and have a hard time focusing. Typically, these people just plod from day to day without doing anything to address these issues…
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Hey guys. It’s Matt, and today I want to share some of my favorite “beauty foods” with you.
To look hot, you can hit the gym, wear cute clothes or try new beauty tricks. But aside from those, eating the right foods can really give you that extra boost to quickly look and feel amazing.
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Since our first list of 20 must-try beauty tips was such a huge hit, we decided to put together another list of 20 indispensable tips that you can start using today to improve the way you look and feel.
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Hey there. It’s Matt from Healthy Habits and I’ve got some very important news for you today.
Typically, I focus on food-based nutrition, but I was recently doing some research on environmental toxins and came across this list that I wanted to get out to you ...
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To help you make this the best year ever, we want to give you 20 of our very favorite "be-beautiful" tips. These little-known tips are easy to implement, inexpensive and highly effective.
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