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14 Apr

Posted at 04:56h in Diet, Weight Management

New research indicates that obesity in the general population may be genetically linked to how our bodies digest carbohydrates. Published today in the journal Nature Genetics, the study investigated the relationship between body weight and a gene called AMY1, which is responsible for an enzyme present in our...

14 Apr

Posted at 04:51h in Chronic Pain, Lifestyle

Sarah Kehoe tried Aleve for her back pain. She tried stretching. She tried yoga. She tried forgetting about it. She tried pain patches. She tried acupuncture. A shot of painkillers into her back. Prescription anti-inflammatory pain patches. Opiates. Surgery. Physical therapy. Heat and compresses. Ignoring...

14 Apr

Posted at 04:40h in Environment

Lyme disease, if not treated promptly with antibiotics, can become a lingering problem for those infected. But a new study led by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania has some brighter news: Once infected with a particular strain of the disease-causing bacteria, humans appear to...

10 Apr

Posted at 05:44h in Gut Health, Migraines & Headaches, Natural Supplements

Magnesium is one of the most frequently prescribed supplements in practice. Two of the common uses of magnesium supplements are to treat muscle spasms/migraines and constipation. However, these two indications are actuallyopposed to each other in clinical settings. Absorbability - The Cause of Opposition Different absorption rates...