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What Are Probiotics Good For?

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 13 February 2023
What Are Probiotics Good For?
The human gut contains both good and bad bacteria. In healthy people, there is a balance between these two types of gut microbes. When you get an infection, most of the time, the number of harmful bacteria increases, knocking the gut microbiota out of balance. Probiotics are dietary supplements that contain beneficial bacteria. Taking probiotic supplements is a good way to add beneficial microbes to your gut and optimise your digestive health.  What are probiotics good for?
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Simple Facts About Breast Cancer Screening

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 13 February 2023
Simple Facts About Breast Cancer Screening
Breast screening The vast majority of women who are screened will have reassuring results. However, women with increased breast density may need additional screening. When breast tissue is dense, it appears white on a mammogram. Unfortunately, breast cancer also appears white, so in a traditional mammogram, trying to find a breast cancer can be like trying to find a snowflake in a snowstorm. There are new and innovative ways to diagnose breast cancer than ever before. Conventional Mammo...
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Let's Talk About Cancer Survivorship

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 11 February 2023
Let's Talk About Cancer Survivorship
Cancer is a leading cause of death and suffering worldwide, with nearly 20 million new diagnoses and 10 million deaths in 2020. Modifiable lifestyle factors – poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyle, excess weight, metabolic risk, tobacco exposure, and alcohol use – contribute significantly to cancer incidence and mortality.  Improvements in cancer screening and treatment have led to increased survival, but cancer survivorship is often accompanied by comorbidities and treatment...
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Oral Microbiome & Metabolic Diseases

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 8 February 2023
Oral Microbiome & Metabolic Diseases
A well-established link has been documented between periodontal disease and cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and acute coronary events, including myocardial infarction. Many studies have associated periodontal disease with elevated bacterial exposure, coronary heart disease, and early atherogenesis.  Recent research published in 2019 showed—for the first time—the common presence of bacterial DNA from viridans streptococci in aspirate...
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Healthy Homemade Gummies

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 5 February 2023
Healthy Homemade Gummies
If you are looking for some healthy snack options, these gummies are ideal! They are fun to eat and are a great way to get some protein and gut-healing gelatin into them! What is the difference between gelatin and collagen?
The short answer - not much! Basically, gelatin is cooked collagen, which is the protein found in the connective tissues and bones of animals. Gelatin is what you get after cooking collagen. For example when you cook bones such as when making a homemade bone broth ...
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Omega-3s Lower Risk Of Kidney Disease

Posted by Manuela Boyle on 5 February 2023
Omega-3s Lower Risk Of Kidney Disease
Omega-3 fatty acids from seafood and oily fish — not plants — are linked with a reduced risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and a slower decline in kidney function, according to a study published in The BMJ. Estimates show that CKD afflicts 700 million people in the world, causing kidney failure and even death. Kidney damage can start years before symptoms appear. Several factors increase CKD risk, including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and a family history of...
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