Andi Breitowich

4 days ago | foodandwine.com | Andi Breitowich

Photo: Food & Wine / Getty Images Key PointsA new study published in medical journal Cureus reveals numerous health benefits ginger can provide, including its ability to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. The many health benefits of ginger led researchers to conclude that the ingredient is a viable tool for assisting in treatment of cardiovascular disease. Ginger can also aid in digestion, boost immunity, and reduce inflammation.

5 days ago | msn.com | Andi Breitowich |Talene Appleton

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5 days ago | womenshealthmag.com | Talene Appleton |Andi Breitowich

First, let’s get one thing straight: walking is exercise. It’s a legit form of cardio that has the potential to get your heart rate up, taps into steady-state zone 2 training, and counts as physical activity by any standard definition. (Hey, race walking is even a sport!)But if walking is the only form of exercise you’re doing each week, could you be missing out on key benefits of other types of fitness?

5 days ago | foodandwine.com | Andi Breitowich

Photo: Food & Wine / Getty Images Key Points:A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eating 57 grams of pecans each day could help lower cholesterol levels. Participants in the study who ate pecans every day for 12 weeks were found to have an average reduction in total cholesterol by 8.1 milligrams per deciliter, or 3.6%.

5 days ago | womenshealthmag.com | Talene Appleton |Andi Breitowich

First, let’s get one thing straight: Walking is exercise. It’s a legit form of cardio that has the potential to get your heart rate up, taps into steady-state zone 2 training, and counts as physical activity by any standard definition. (Hey, race walking is even a sport!)But if walking is the only form of exercise you’re doing each week, could you be missing out on key benefits of other types of fitness?