Hello. It's Thursday, December 28th. You're about to discover a simple way to delay the aging process, a common toxin now linked to kidney disease, a delicious antioxidant-loaded new recipe, and much more...
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Regular Laxative Use Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Regularly taking laxatives is linked to an increased risk of developing dementia as compared with occasional or no laxative use, a recent study found. The risk for all-cause dementia rose by up to 51% with regular laxative use, while the risk for vascular dementia went up about 65%.
The study involved over 500,000 participants aged 40-69 years without a history of dementia and included an average follow-up time of 9.8 years. Regular laxative use was defined as taking laxatives most days of the week for 4 consecutive weeks at baseline.
Researchers discovered that using multiple laxatives rather than a single type increased dementia risk even more- by up to 90%. However, they did note that Alzheimer's risk did not increase with any type of laxative use.
Most laxatives are not recommended for regular use, and experts advise trying natural ways to relieve constipation first, including adding more water and fiber to your diet.
Walk 500 More Steps a Day to Cut Heart Disease Risk
Walking an additional 500 steps per day can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, or heart failure by 14%, according to a new study. In addition, taking a total of 4500 steps per day can lower the risk of having a cardiovascular event by 77% compared with taking fewer than 2000 steps.
“Steps are an easy way to measure physical activity… We were surprised to find that every additional quarter of a mile, or 500 steps, of walking had such a strong benefit to heart health,” said Erin E. Dooley, Ph.D., a lead researcher of the study.
The study followed 452 older adults who were all 70 years of age or older. They each wore accelerometer devices at the hip to track their daily steps and were monitored for a cardiovascular disease event over the 3.5-year follow-up period.
Given that participants who took less than 2000 steps per day were at the highest risk for a cardiovascular event, Dooley advises older adults to add 500 more steps at a time to gradually get above this amount.
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This Chocolate Will Make You Feel Years Younger
What if hot cocoa wasn’t a sweet indulgence you had to ration and restrict, but a superfood that was actually incredible for your health?
Well, that’s not just a fantasy. With Living Ratio’s Cacao Calm, a USDA Certified Organic adaptogenic superfood chocolate blend, you can enjoy a guilt-free cup of cocoa every day knowing you’re also helping to rejuvenate the appearance of your skin, supporting your focus and cognition, and helping to boost energy levels.
This superfood chocolate blend includes some of nature’s most healing botanicals, including immune-boosting cordyceps, mood-supporting reishi mushroom, stress-relieving ashwagandha, and of course, energy-boosting and skin-loving cocoa.
Cocoa Calm bears the USDA organic certification, ensuring that it is completely free of harmful pesticides and synthetic additives. This blend is also sugar-free, 100% vegan, gluten-free, and fair trade! Add this delicious and highly nourishing blend to your daily coffee, to smoothies, or just add it to water for a wellness ritual that you’ll notice inside and out!
Find out more about the mood-boosting, brain-loving Organic Cacao Calm here.
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Dark Chocolate May Protect Your Brain as You Age
More good news for chocolate lovers. Dark chocolate, when consumed in moderation, is linked to health benefits like lower inflammation, improved blood pressure, and better diversity in the gut microbiome. Research has also shown that it may improve brain function and possibly help prevent neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. (More)
Common Pesticide Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease
Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide that is commonly used for mosquito and fruit fly control, in certain lice treatments, and to protect crops and landscape plants from a variety of insects. It works by interfering with the nervous system of insects and has now been linked to an increased risk- up to 25%- of chronic kidney disease with regular exposure. (More)
Staying Hydrated May Be Key to Slowing the Aging Process
Are you keeping yourself well-hydrated throughout the day? Recent research has found that adults with good hydration habits appear to develop fewer chronic conditions and live longer than those who tend to be under-hydrated. The “8 cups of water a day” recommendation was never based on research, but the National Academies of Medicine does suggest 6-9 cups of fluids per day for women and 8-12 cups per day for men. (More)
Ozone Pollution Linked to More Hospitalizations for Heart Disease
Ozone pollution— not to be confused with the ozone layer— forms when volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides emitted by motor vehicles, chemical plants, power plants, refineries, and other facilities react in the presence of sunlight. Previous studies have linked this type of pollution to heart and blood vessel harm, and new research now connects it to “substantial increases” in hospitalizations for heart incidences. This includes a rise in admissions for heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. (More)
9 Incredible Health Benefits of Flaxseeds
Flax is one of the oldest cultivated plants, and the seeds have been used as food and medicine for at least 6000 years. Though tiny, flaxseeds are packed full of essential minerals, plant-based omega-3s, and a powerful group of compounds known as lignans. They support regularity and overall gut health, may reduce cancer risk, may help regulate blood sugar levels, and are an excellent source of plant-based protein. (More)
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The average adult human heart is roughly the size of a large fist. It typically weighs between 8-10 ounces in women and 10-12 ounces in men. By the end of each day, your heart will have beaten around 100,000 times, pumping blood through about 60,000 miles of blood
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This Chocolate Will Make You Feel Years Younger
What if hot cocoa wasn’t a sweet indulgence you had to ration and restrict, but a superfood that was actually incredible for your health?
Well, that’s not just a fantasy. With Living Ratio’s Cacao Calm, a USDA Certified Organic adaptogenic superfood chocolate blend, you can enjoy a guilt-free cup of cocoa every day knowing you’re also helping to rejuvenate the appearance of your skin, supporting your focus and cognition, and helping to boost energy levels.
This superfood chocolate blend includes some of nature’s most healing botanicals, including immune-boosting cordyceps, mood-supporting reishi mushroom, stress-relieving ashwagandha, and of course, energy-boosting and skin-loving cocoa.
Cocoa Calm bears the USDA organic certification, ensuring that it is completely free of harmful pesticides and synthetic additives. This blend is also sugar-free, 100% vegan, gluten-free, and fair trade! Add this delicious and highly nourishing blend to your daily coffee, to smoothies, or just add it to water for a wellness ritual that you’ll notice inside and out!
Find out more about the mood-boosting, brain-loving Organic Cacao Calm here.
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