New Research on the Importance of Muscle Strength 💪Building up your muscles has benefits for your heart, including leading to better outcomes after a heart attack. Remember, your heart is a muscle too! Researchers analyzed the strength of quadricep muscles (the front of your thighs) in almost 1,000 adults who had been hospitalized for a heart attack.Results: the risk of subsequent heart failure was more than twice as likely for people with low muscle strength versus people with high muscle strength.In a previously published study, any kind of resistance training (muscle strengthening) was associated with a 21% reduction in risk of death from heart disease. 💚Simple exercises to build muscle include squats, kettlebell swings, and push ups. 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️ #heartattacksurvivor❤️ #heartattack #heartattackprevention #heartattacks ... See MoreSee Less
Artificial Sweeteners are Bad for the Brain! 🧠A long-term study has linked artificial sweeteners with faster cognitive decline, especially in people under 60 and those with diabetes.Researchers analyzed diets and tested the mental function of 12,000 adults, and then retested mental function 8 years later.Results: People with the highest intakes of artificial sweeteners – including aspartame, Ace K, and sorbitol – had faster declines in brain function and memory versus people who had little or no artificial sweeteners in their diets.The fastest declines were in people with diabetes, who are most likely to use artificial sweeteners.Why? No one knows for sure, but researchers speculate that artificial sweeteners damage the gut microbiome, or are broken down in the gut into compounds toxic to the brain. Natural sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup have not been associated with the same health risks as artificial sweeteners. #BrainHealth #NutritionFacts #ArtificialSweeteners #HealthyLiving ... See MoreSee Less
Healthy Living with Nature’s Garden Natural Foods and ShoesMonday March 16, 2026Tonight’s Topic- Your Digestive HealthHosts- Susanne Fiori, Owner and Dr. Cindy Boyer, CNS, CNHP, and ND ... See MoreSee Less
