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Plant-Based Diets Are Protective Against Covid-19

October 25, 2024 |

Though the world has mostly left the spectre of Covid-19 behind, scientists continue to study the data in order to learn all they can from the experience of this sudden new worldwide infection.  This has led to the publishing of a new study that examined the benefits of eating plants for dealing with a threat…

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A Surprising and Simple Way to Battle Bad Breath

October 11, 2024 |

When searching for the best defense against bad breath (aka halitosis), the best place to start is to understand its cause.  Setting aside foods that we all know can cause temporarily smelly breath, like members of the allium family of vegetables (garlic, onions, shallots, leeks and scallions), the major cause of disagreeable breath can be…

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How to Reduce the Ravages of AGEs

September 27, 2024 |

Although you may not have heard of AGEs (advanced glycation end-products) yet, they are worth knowing about because they can wreak havoc upon your body.   AGEs are harmful compounds that form when protein or fat combine with sugar in the bloodstream, a process known as glycation.  AGEs are highly reactive and promote oxidative stress and…

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Can Your Microbiome Improve Your Athletic Endurance

September 13, 2024 |

Mitochondria are the tiny but powerful energy-generating structures within most of the cells of our body.  One cell can contain hundreds or even thousands of mitochondria. (1)  It is now well accepted that one of the main reasons for variations in the endurance performance of individuals is the characteristics of their mitochondria. (2) Many efforts…

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Is Olive Oil an Indispensable Part of a Mediterranean Diet?

August 30, 2024 |

Plant-based diets, including the Mediterranean diet, are leading the pack in the popularity of healthy diets.  There is, however, continuing debate about which aspects of a Mediterranean diet are the most important.  Is it the olive oil that is mainly responsible for the heart health benefits of the Mediterranean diet for health?   ABOUT HEALTH…

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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.