Baking Soda: The Hidden Dangers of a Popular Home Remedy

Baking Soda: The Hidden Dangers of a Popular Home Remedy

It has long been thought that drinking water with baking soda could help with heartburn, indigestion, and even cleanse the body. However, a recent review has shown that this common household remedy might not be as safe as many people believe. The news has brought attention to both the benefits and risks associated with baking soda, particularly when it is taken in large amounts or over long periods.

Long-Term Low-Carb Diets: Benefits and Limitations for Type 2 Diabetes

Long-Term Low-Carb Diets: Benefits and Limitations for Type 2 Diabetes

For people with type 2 diabetes, following a long-term low-carbohydrate diet can help improve some blood fat levels, but it does not seem to affect blood sugar control. This information comes from a recent study that was shared online on July 24 in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation.

A group of researchers from the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine in Japan, led by Takahiro Ichikawa, looked into how long-term low-carb diets impact blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes patients. They reviewed six studies that fit their criteria.

Women and Migraine: A New Perspective on Heart Health

Women and Migraine: A New Perspective on Heart Health

In a recent study, it was discovered that many traditional factors that increase the risk of heart disease are actually linked to a lower risk of migraines in women. This surprising finding came from a study published in Neurology.

Short Exercise Can Offset Long Hours of Sitting, Study Finds

Short Exercise Can Offset Long Hours of Sitting, Study Finds

It was found in a recent study that hours spent sitting can be balanced with just minutes of active exercise each week.

People who sit for eight or more hours a day can reduce their overall risk of death, especially from heart disease, by performing at least 140 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every week, according to the study results.

Osteoporosis and Heart Disease in Older Adults: New Study Findings

Osteoporosis and Heart Disease in Older Adults: New Study Findings

A new study looked at how problems with blood vessels might be linked to weaker bones in older people. Scientists wanted to see if the same things that cause heart problems also cause bones to get weaker, or if blood vessel issues directly make bones fragile as people age.

Researchers studied 1,391 people from the Framingham Heart Study. They measured blood flow, blood pressure, and used special scans to look at bone density and structure.

7 Wonders of Wellness: Unlock the Mediterranean Diet’s Life-Changing Benefits

7 Wonders of Wellness: Unlock the Mediterranean Diet’s Life-Changing Benefits

The Mediterranean diet is a dietary pattern inspired by the traditional eating habits of the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece, Italy, Spain, and parts of France, North Africa, and the Middle East. It emphasizes the consumption of fresh, whole, and minimally processed foods, with a focus on plant-based ingredients, healthy fats, lean proteins, and a variety of herbs and spices.