The Most Shocking Underrated Mortality Risk Factor

They found that people who get less than two and a half hours of physical activity per week have an increased risk of mortality and serious health issues, including: • Breast cancer • Cardiovascular disease • Diabetes • Insulin resistance • Gallstones • Colon cancer • Stroke • Decreased cognitive function • Mood problems •…

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How the food you eat affects your gut – Shilpa Ravella

A recent study suggests that eating a healthy, balanced diet such as the Mediterranean diet and avoiding inflammation-producing foods may be protective against depression. Another study outlines an Antidepressant Food Scale, which lists 12 antidepressant nutrients related to the prevention and treatment of depression. Some of the foods containing these nutrients are oysters, mussels, salmon, watercress, spinach, romaine lettuce,…

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How do your hormones work? – Emma Bryce

Hormones are chemical messengers that travel throughout the body coordinating complex processes like growth, metabolism, and fertility. They can influence the function of the immune system, and even alter behavior. Before birth, they guide development of the brain and reproductive system. Hormones are the reason why your arms are the same length, why you can…

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