People link saturated fat to many conditions including heart disease, but according to this study the two aren't linked that closely. If you cut saturated fats out your risk doesn't go down. It would if they were linked. It's important to know what does and doesn't contribute so you can keep your heart healthy. It's one of the most important organs. You might still want to watch your saturated fats but not because of heart disease.

Key Takeaways:

• Saturated fat does not clog the arteries, contrary to popular belief.
• Taking brisk walks, eating "real food", and minimizing stress are key to reduce heart disease risk.
• Best approach to treating heart disease is getting to the root cause: Inflammation

"While doctors have long emphasized lowering LDL cholesterol, the report contended that a high total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio is a more accurate predictor of an elevated risk for heart attack and stroke."

Read more: https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-health-news/study-says-cutting-saturated-fat-doesnt-reduce-heart-disease-risk/56777

While many parents are learning to stop using hand sanitizer, a man named David Whitlock, who has not showered in 10 years, has created an after-cleansing spray called Mother Dirt designed to replenish helpful bacteria. When the majority of bacteria is removed from our bodies, what comes back is the "bad" kind, unlike what is naturally there. Soap and detergent can do more harm than good, as most children need little more than tap water, and things like disinfectants in dishwashing soap or overwashing hands can be equally dangerous. Even so, nature can be dangerous, and the healthiest dirt comes from rural areas, and farm animals are still dangerous to immunocompromised childen. The five second rule seems to be scientifically proven, and tested frequently, by Mr.Whitlock.

Key Takeaways:

• If your child gets muddy and dirty, it is actually a good thing, especially for your child's immune system.
• It's not healthy to sterilize everything, and to scrub everything off your body with antibacterial soap.
• Exposure to dirt builds up the kind of bacteria we need to stay healthy leading to less sickness and allergic reactions.

"A lot of what keeps the nasty stuff away is having the good and friendly stuff on your skin."

Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/what-a-guy-who-doesnt-shower-can-teach-your-kid-183347435.html

The study included 89,000 middle-aged men and women who were followed for up to 13 years. At study entry 68 percent of the men and 11 percent of the women were regular drinkers. The analysis was confided to the men because the number of female drinkers was so small. The investigators found that men who drank relatively heavily on most days of the week had a heightened risk of dying from any cause. In contrast, men who drank roughly the same amount alcohol each week, but drank less frequently, showed no increase in their mortality risk. The findings, which appear in the American Journal of Epidemiology, give some credibility to the widespread social belief in Japan that a "liver holiday," a few days off from drinking each week helps counter the ill effects of alcohol.

Key Takeaways:

• If you’re experiencing indigestion or your energy levels are low after too many holiday parties, your liver could be out of sync.
• Over the holidays, many of us will drink, stay up past bedtime, eat an extra slice of pie and sleep in. Fun as they are, these activities can tamper with our circadian rhythms, the feedback loops that sync our body’s functions to our external environment.
• Circadian rhythms are important for helping the liver anticipate the body’s demands throughout the day, like stockpiling energy after meals and releasing it when we sleep.

"To keep your liver’s clock consistent this holiday season, avoid extreme behaviors"

Reference:

//www.nytimes.com/2016/12/22/health/your-liver-doesnt-know-its-the-holidays.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0

Sitting all day at the desk may be what is necessary for your job, but it may cause pain. This does not have to be how it is, there can be a healthy way to sit at the desk and not feel the constant ache and pain. Read on to see the tips.

Key Takeaways:

• Working at a desk is a common cause of back and neck pain, often because you accommodate to your workstation rather than the other way around.
• Raise or lower the monitor or your chair so your eyes are level with the top of the screen. If you wear bifocals, you may need to lower the monitor another 1 to 2 inches.
• Lower your desk height or raise your chair so that your forearms are parallel to the floor or pointed slightly downward and your wrists are not pointing either upward or downward.

"In addition to straining joints and muscles in your neck and shoulders, the pressure affects your breathing and mood."

Reference:

//www.mayoclinic.org/sitting-at-your-desk-doesnt-have-to-be-a-pain-in-the-neck/art-20269947

When you make a visit with the doctor, take the time to get to know your health a little bit better. After all, that is what the doc is there for. To get you started, these 10 important questions all should be included on the list of things that you ask your doctor. Getting the conversation started is always the hard part, but it doesnt need to be.

Key Takeaways:

• When you head to the doctor for your annual check-up, it's easy to be swept in and out in 15 minutes or less, leaving you flustered and wondering whether it was really all that productive.
• Tests typically involve a quick blood draw or saliva swab, and it's best to have it done during the first few days of your period.
• She adds that it's an easy form of preventative medicine, so don't shy away, especially when there's a family history.

"Tests typically involve a quick blood draw or saliva swab, and it's best to have it done during the first few days of your period."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.womansday.com/health-fitness/womens-health/advice/a56711/questions-to-ask-your-doctor-at-every-age/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGmZmMDFkMTU2YWMzMmQ5OTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEgAJBBhNRq0traRS_UK_v3KkXqvw