Over 70 percent of Americans are more health-conscious post-pandemic

Over 70 percent of Americans are more health-conscious post-pandemic

Two in three Americans credit the past two years with teaching them how important their health really is. That’s according to a poll of 2,000 U.S. adults aged 30 and above, where just as many said weight loss is a “top health goal” for them over the next year. In fact, 71% believe the pandemic … Read more

‘I had a 2 percent chance to live’: Matthew Perry opens up about addiction in new memoir

‘I had a 2 percent chance to live’: Matthew Perry opens up about addiction in new memoir

Matthew Perry opened up Wednesday about his opioid addiction during a preview for his upcoming book that is slated to hit newsstands on November 1. Perry — best know for his portrayal as Chandler Bing in the NBC hit show “Friends” — revealed that at the age of 49 he almost died due to a … Read more

Flaxseed intake may reduce plaque formation by 40 percent

Flaxseed intake may reduce plaque formation by 40 percent

Functional foods are increasing in popularity due to their therapeutic potential against cardiovascular disease. Research suggests flaxseeds, may be among the best foods for de-clogging arteries after a study showed it reduced plaque formation by 40 percent. These effects have been attributed to several compounds unique to the seed. Flaxseeds are a mini nutrition powerhouse … Read more