Health and Fitness for Thursday August 25, 2022

Stay fit with great healthy tips, diet trends, and breakthroughs Health and Fitness by [ArcaMax](?ezine=27&r=9Wkc57xlV_qy2pLDXVn4YkUNRCzKs6JTheetT1kZIDVDOjMyNzAwODM2NDpKOjIxMzc1MjE6TDoyNzpSOjk0OTU5MzpWOjY2) [ Congressman's wife died after taking herbal remedy marketed for diabetes and weight loss ]( [Congressman's wife died after taking herbal remedy marketed for diabetes and weight loss]( Samantha Young, Kaiser Health News SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The wife of a Northern California congressman died late last year after ingesting a plant that is generally considered safe and is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, including diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol, KHN has learned. Lori McClintock, the wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, died from dehydration due to gastroenteritis — an ... [Continue Reading]( [ Environmental Nutrition: News about nootropics ]( [Environmental Nutrition: News about nootropics]( Kristen N. Smith, Ph.D., RDN, LD, Environmental Nutrition If you aren’t familiar with the term nootropic, you can expect to hear it more in the coming years. Nootropics are substances that exert a beneficial effect on a person’s brain function, specifically in healthy people (versus those with specific medical conditions). Referred to as “cognitive enhancers,” “smart drugs,” “memory enhancers,” or “brain boosters” — ... [Continue Reading]( This newsletter is sponsored by [FuboTV]({adurl}). Sick of high cable costs or ridiculous contracts? Cut the cord with FuboTV and get 100+ channels, live and on demand. No commitment. Cancel anytime. [Start your free trial]({adurl}) [Continue Reading]( Sponsor [ 3 simple ways to hit reset on your diet after Labor Day ]( [3 simple ways to hit reset on your diet after Labor Day]( Cynthia Sass, M.P.H., RD, Health.com Summer can feel like one long semi-vacation — and it’s easy to fall into the trap of the “anything goes” vacay mindset for, oh, three whole months. If you’ve indulged more often than you planned (hello, barbecue, ice cream and many glasses of frosé!), you may be itching to get back on track and recommit to clean eating this fall. Here are three simple ways you can prepare to hit ... [Continue Reading]( [ Mayo Clinic Q&A: Can medications and supplements interact with one another? ]( [Mayo Clinic Q&A: Can medications and supplements interact with one another?]( Michael Schuh, Pharm.D., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As I have gotten older, doctors have placed me on more medications, such as for blood pressure and cholesterol. Also, as I age, I have chosen to take some supplements that are supposed to improve my memory, reduce cholesterol and prevent cancer. Should I worry about these supplements interacting with one another or my medications? ANSWER: With age come more chronic ... [Continue Reading]( [Do you have the guts to stop eating red meat?]( By Michael Roizen, M.D. Michael Jordan was always a gutsy player. On March 29, 1982, the then 19-year-old freshman made a 16-foot jump shot with 15 seconds left to give the Tar Heels a 63-62 win over Georgetown for the NCAA tournament championship. His career blossomed from there. Too bad his gutsy NBA pregame ritual of eating a hefty steak turns out not to have been good for his guts -- or his heart health. ... [Continue Reading]( [ Life Advice Digest ] Life Advice Digest Get the most popular advice columns by email daily -- for free (no paywalls)! Dear Abby, Ask Amy, financial, health, parenting advice columns and many more. [Subscribe now to the Life Advice Digest!]( -- From the ArcaMax editors More Health and Fitness from ArcaMax.com - [5 facts about mental health care during the first year of the pandemic]( - [Policies to roll back abortion rights will hit incarcerated people particularly hard, advocates say]( - [Mayo Clinic Minute: Hand, foot and mouth disease in kids]( - [Getting a grip on your health -- three new studies]( [Click To Unsubscribe]( | [Customer Service]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [California / Nevada Privacy Info]( 11830 Canon Blvd. Ste A, Newport News, Va 23606 Copyright © 2022 ArcaMax Publishing [Facebook]( [Twitter](/ArcaMax)