There's oat bran, oat groat, oatmeal, rolled oats — yes, it can get a little confusing to understand the difference between these many terms. But the most common question may be which type of oat is healthiest? Does the way an oat groat is split, steamed or rolled impact its health benefits? Research shows that the…
Chances are you or someone very close to you struggles with chronic pain, considering that research released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in September of 2018 suggests an estimated one in five adults living in the United States (around 50 million people) struggles with some type of chronic pain. While only a limited…
According to findings from a recent systematic analysis published in The Lancet, an estimated 11 million deaths per year (1 in every 5 deaths) are directly due to eating a poor diet. As CBS News sums it up, "Unhealthy diets now kill more people than tobacco and high blood pressure." While it's no surprise that eating an unhealthy…
Legumes are a common ingredient used in a variety of different cuisines around the globe. Not only are they versatile and delicious, but many types are also brimming with health benefits and important nutrients that your body needs. So are beans legumes? Are chickpeas legumes? And what are examples of legumes in addition to these…
Von Willebrand disease is a lifelong disorder that is often inherited. This disease causes improper blood clotting, which can cause potentially serious and abnormal bleeding after an accident, trauma, surgery or dental work. Nosebleeds, blood in the urine or stool and bruising are also common with von Willebrand disease. In women, this disease affects the…
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What diet is best for kidney disease? According to the American Society for Nutrition, "The renal diet is commonly recommended for those with late stages of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease." Many people with these kidney conditions are undergoing renal replacement therapy, also called hemodialysis, but additionally require dietary changes in order to avoid…
Starting in the 1970s, when the Atkin's Diet book was first published, low-carb diets have caught the attention of many people trying to lose weight and improve their health. The ketogenic diet, which is both very low in carbohydrates and also very high in fats, has become one of the most talked-about diets in the…
In the United States, every year roughly 100,000 people will develop primary hyperparathyroidism. (1) If you're over the age of 50, a woman or have a history of kidney stones, calcium or vitamin deficiency, you're at an increased risk for developing this condition. What are the symptoms of parathyroid disease? Not everyone with hyperparathyroidism will…
Cardiomyopathy, a condition that commonly results in an enlarged heart and reduced blood flow, affects as many as 1 in 500 adults living in developed nations like the U.S. (1) What can you do to help lower the chances you'll experience cardiomyopathy and give yourself the best chance of fully recovering? Not all cases of…
