‘Bad’ Drink Cuts Inflammation and Lowers Cholesterol, Food Chemist Reveals Tuesday, February 17, 2026 cholesterol inflammation hearthealth hdl ldl polar-lipids fermented-dairy red-wine oily-fish antioxidants Ioannis Zabetakis, associate professor of food chemistry at the University of Limerick, highlights four dietary choices that can slash cholesterol levels and enhance heart health — including a drink many typically avoid. … Read More
'Bad' Drink Cuts Inflammation and Lowers Cholesterol, Says Food Chemist Tuesday, February 17, 2026 cholesterol inflammation hearthealth hdl ldl diet polar lipids fermented dairy red wine Ioannis Zabetakis, associate professor of food chemistry at the University of Limerick, highlights four key foods and drinks that help lower cholesterol and promote heart health — including a drink many consider harmful. … Read More
Is Red Wine Good for You? Heart Surgeon Settles the Debate Thursday, February 12, 2026 redwine cardiovascular antioxidants alcohol resveratrol healthrisks cancer oxidative inflammation nutrition The health effects of red wine have long been a topic of debate, often surrounded by conflicting messages. While many have hailed red wine as beneficial for cardiovascular health, experts urge caution and nuance in … Read More
High Blood Pressure and Diabetes May Be Detected Through Eye Exams Monday, February 9, 2026 retina hypertension diabetes ophthalmology bloodvessels health eyeexam diabeticretinopathy arthritis inflammation Our eyes can reveal much more about our overall health than we might expect. Subtle changes in the eyes often serve as early indicators of serious medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and even arthritis. … Read More
I Haven’t Drunk Alcohol for 16 Months — No One Prepared Me for One Thing Friday, January 23, 2026 sobriety alcohol ulcerativecolitis anxiety skinhealth sleep dehydration inflammation wellbeing recovery In August 2023, I made the decision to stop drinking alcohol entirely. This choice was driven by worsening health concerns that I realised were linked to my alcohol consumption. A few weeks after quitting, I was diagnosed … Read More
I Quit Ultra-Processed Foods Two Years Ago — Here’s How My Life Transformed Sunday, January 4, 2026 ultraprocessed health weightloss nutrition guthealth diet wellness inflammation foodadditives wholefoods Two years ago, I decided to quit ultra-processed foods (UPFs) after feeling sluggish and bloated from holiday indulgences. At the time, I knew little about UPFs, but I wanted to lose weight and increase my energy. That … Read More