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Swap saturated fats for unsaturated fats to help lower LDL cholesterol.Replace butter, coconut oil and lard with olive, avocado or other plant-based oils.Boost fiber, stay active and choose snacks that support heart health. You’ve probably heard your doctor mention cholesterol at your last checkup, but what does it really mean for your health? Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood that, when elevated, can increase your risk for heart disease. High levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in your arteries, raising your risk of heart attack and stroke. While medication can help manage cholesterol, your…
More iron won’t fix deficiency when inflammation blocks absorption. Lactoferrin supports iron homeostasis by reducing inflammation and restoring balance. You’re exhausted. Your iron levels aren’t as high as they should be. The multivitamin sitting in your cabinet promises 100% of your daily iron needs, maybe more, and you take it religiously. Yet the fatigue persists, and if you add even more iron, you end up dealing with constipation and nausea on top of everything else. Welcome to the iron paradox, where the well-intentioned solution of health practitioners and the supplement industry keep millions trapped in a cycle of increasing doses,…
Key Takeaways Bipolar disorder NOS is diagnosed when symptoms are like bipolar disorder but don’t meet all the criteria.The term bipolar NOS was changed to unspecified or other specified bipolar disorder in the DSM-5.Doctors consider other conditions and do tests to rule out other causes before diagnosing bipolar disorder NOS. Bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (NOS) is one of those psychiatric terms that can cause more confusion than clarity, especially to the person being diagnosed. Bipolar disorder NOS is usually diagnosed when a patient shows some symptoms of bipolar disorder but doesn’t necessarily meet all the criteria as outlined in…
Key Takeaways Emotions are important in how we communicate with others, but we often don’t consider how many emotions there are.Robert Plutchik suggested there are eight basic emotions which include joy, sadness, trust, disgust, fear, anger, surprise, and anticipation.Paul Ekman found that there are seven universal emotions shown in faces: happiness, sadness, surprise, fear, anger, disgust, and contempt. Emotions rule so much of our lives. Even writers and poets seem incapable of describing the full range and experience of human emotions. Emotions are at once elusive yet the facet by which we communicate the subtlest of feelings to those around…
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On Jan. 15, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act, which would require dietary supplement manufacturers to register their products with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to Durbin, the law would require companies to provide FDA with critical information about their products including product names, a list of all ingredients, an electronic copy of the label, allergen statements and health and structure/function claims. This information would be accessible to the public through an electronic database. In 1994, when Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), there were 4,000 dietary supplements…
With the rise of ultra-processed foods and busy lifestyles, fibre intake has significantly declined, while certain health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, obesity and some cancers have increased. Here, we take a look at why fibre is so important, the different types of fibre, and the best foods to eat more of to increase your intake.Next, discover what is fibre?, healthy high fibre, the truth about how much fibre you need, what the low-fibre diet is and 6 reasons to eat more beans and pulses.Why is fibre so important?Dietary fibre is the indigestible part of plant foods that passes through…
You’re going through something big, but you don’t speak up. You’re exhausted, but you white-knuckle through the day. Your friends offer help, but you brush it off. If this sounds familiar, you probably pride yourself for being self-sufficient and always tending to your own needs. But when you make a conscious choice to remain an island—sometimes even choosing to sink rather than seeking out help—you’re practicing an extreme form of self-reliance known as toxic independence. While not an official classification in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the trait could still have some undesired effects on your…
Welcome to our user guide to Good Food product reviews and taste tests. Here, we explain our selection process, test criteria and methods and introduce you to some of our on-test team. If you have a question that’s not answered here, please drop us a line on goodfoodwebsite@immediate.co.uk.As the UK’s number one food media brand, Good Food is trusted for its quality home-cooking recipes and buyer’s guides.Our reviews experts test and rate hundreds of products a year to bring readers fully impartial, up-to-date product advice and help you find the best products for every budget, from kitchen appliances to tools,…
Protein powder has long been a staple for supporting muscle, metabolism, and overall health. There’s no shortage of options out there, but one gaining popularity is clear protein. It promises the same nutritional benefits as traditional protein powders, without the thick, creamy texture.