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Best Vitamin E Sources (And How to Make Sure Your Body Can Use It)

Apr 20, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Vitamin E is one of the main antioxidants in the body, which helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals (such as pollution, UV rays, or compounds formed by our bodies from the food we eat). It is essential for the nervous, cardiovascular, reproductive, musculoskeletal, and other systems to … Read More

Cholesterol Levels for Women May Increase After Menopause

Apr 20, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

As we age, our risk for certain diseases and medical conditions becomes higher. For women, menopause may be an independent risk factor for some of these conditions. Cardiovascular disease, in particular, accelerates in women after menopause. Women who experience menopause before the age of 45 are at an increased risk … Read More

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The Health Benefits of Raspberries and Blueberries

Apr 20, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Don’t you love a juicy fruit platter, a refreshing berry smoothie, or adding fresh berries to yogurt or cereal? Berries are not only a naturally sweet treat, but they are loaded with nutrients. Polyphenols, such as flavonoids and anthocyanins, and other potent antioxidants account for the vast health benefits of … Read More

Non-Slip Shoes: Follow These Tips to Reduce Fall Risk

Apr 20, 2020 · Jim Brown, PhD · Nutrition

At times, it’s not the obstacles or surface or lighting, but rather the shoes you are wearing around the house or while exercising that raise fall risk. The Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and others offer tips for choosing the best everyday non-slip shoes, as well as shoes for walking and … Read More

Know the Causes & Symptoms of Panic Attacks in Women

Apr 20, 2020 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Nutrition

It has long been known that women are twice as likely as men to suffer from generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder. What has not been understood, however, is exactly why. But medical research is beginning to uncover the explanations for this gender-based paradox, giving us as clearer picture of … Read More

3 Possible Bentonite Clay Benefits

Apr 20, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

Clay has been used for more than 6,000 years as a detoxifying, antimicrobial medicine that helps people with skin problems such as poor blood circulation, rashes, and lesions. Those aren’t the only bentonite clay benefits. Learning how to use clay properly will allow you to clean and strengthen skin, neutralize … Read More

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Vitamin D May Assist BPPV Treatment

Apr 20, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

The room is spinning but you’re simply standing still. The dizziness and spinning associated with vertigo can be completely debilitating, oftentimes leading to nausea and vomiting. But what causes vertigo, and how can you fix it? Studies show that benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is associated with osteoporosis and poor … Read More

anxiety and depression may be improved by alternative therapies

Two Alternative Therapies for That May Improve Anxiety and Depression Symptoms

Apr 16, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

If you suffer from anxiety and depression symptoms, you know how frustrating day-to-day life can be. Constant worries, feelings of hopelessness or overriding guilt can disrupt your ability to perform simple, routine tasks. Often, it feels as if a cloud is covering you and there seems to be no way … Read More

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Melatonin Benefits: A Surprising Treatment That May Help Migraine Sufferers

Apr 16, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

The crushing pain, nausea, and light sensitivity of a migraine headache can wreak havoc on the lives of migraine sufferers. For many, the only treatment options are heavy-duty pharmaceuticals with many unpleasant side effects. And those don’t even work for everyone. But research is pointing to surprising melatonin benefits that … Read More

Vegetables that may be cholesterol-lowering foods

Cruciferous Vegetables May Be Cholesterol-Lowering Foods

Apr 16, 2020 · UHN Staff · Nutrition

When it comes to cholesterol-lowering food, you can’t go wrong with cruciferous vegetables of the Brassica family. Broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and Brussel’s sprouts contain many valuable nutrients for the human body, and even fight cancer and heart disease.[1] What Makes Cruciferous Vegetables so Powerful? Cruciferous vegetables are high in … Read More

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