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05/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Sugar is dumbing down young children, new study warns; pregnant women told to watch their diet

Consumption of excess sugar has been linked to various health concerns like cancer, diabetes, and obesity, and now another study has revealed that sugar consumption can affect childhood cognition. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, examined the side effects of consuming larger quantities of sugary drinks and foods, focusing […]

04/05/2018 / By Derek Henry

Why monk fruit is the best sugar substitute yet discovered

It may be an understatement to say there is a large scale sugar addiction in the world today. It seems we like everything sweeter, and are willing to overlook the health consequences to satisfy our sweet tooth. Back in the early 1800’s, the average American consumed about 9 grams of sugar a day. Fast forward […]

10/18/2017 / By Russel Davis

Addiction breeds addiction: Science shows high sugar diets make you more susceptible to other drugs, such as addictive opioids

A study conducted by behavioral neuroscience experts at the University of Guelph in Canada has shown that excessive sugar intake may render people more susceptible to drug abuse. The scientists carried out experiments on laboratory rats in order to determine the connection between high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) intake and the likelihood of suffering opioid addiction. As […]

09/25/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Confirmed: Artificial sweeteners raise the risk of type 2 diabetes

Many people who are trying to lose weight discover that sweets are their weakness, so they turn to artificial sweeteners in hopes of continuing to enjoy their favorite treats without all the calories and weight gain associated with sugar. After all, it’s sugar that causes type 2 diabetes, right? According to a new study that […]

09/22/2017 / By Russel Davis

Sugar over sex? Almost half of those polled would rather give up sex for a year than sacrifice their daily sugar hit

A survey carried out by SimplyHealth revealed that the U.K.’s excessive sugar consumption continues to affect a large number of people, many of whom even willing to forgo sex than cutting back on their daily sugar intake. The survey examined more than 2,000 respondents and found that 41 percent were willing to sacrifice sexual intimacy rather than reducing […]

05/12/2017 / By S.D. Wells

Sports drinks exposed as BOGUS liquids that contradict effective workouts

Do you think you’re doing your body good by following a workout with your favorite sports drink? Think again. Though drinks like Gatorade and Powerade seem to promote the replacement of electrolytes and improved athletic performance, there is real science that has shown that these drinks are far from what your body needs to heal […]

01/20/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

5 reasons why you should be ‘dying’ to cut back on sugar

Some people try to cut their sugar intake to help prevent cavities or in an attempt to try to shed a few pounds. However, even if you are blessed with exceptional dental health and a trim figure, there are plenty of other excellent reasons you should kick sugar to the curb. In a new book […]

01/14/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Research: Teens take in enough sugar each year to fill a bathtub with cola

A new study conducted by the United Kindgom’s Cancer Research UK charity has uncovered some shocking revelations about the sugar habits of teenagers. Their research suggests that teens in the UK eat enough sugar every year to fill a bathtub with soda. Researchers from the charity analyzed data from a national diet survey that had […]

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