Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsResearchEffectsControversyMedical MarijuanaSecondhand Smoke Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Research Effects Controversy Medical Marijuana Secondhand Smoke Some marijuana users report respiratory symptoms likeshortness of breathandwheezingdue to marijuana use, and there are studies to suggest marijuana smoke causes lung damage. What’s less clear are the long-term effects of marijuana use. This article presents some of the research on smoking marijuana and lung cancer, as well as some findings on how cannabis may help as a treatment for people living with cancer....

Artificial sweetenersare everywhere - but are they a better substitute than sugar? Does the artificial sweetener Splenda (sucralose) cause cancer? Is it a safe substitute for sugar in a cancer-prevention diet? The answers may be confusing. For example, some articles quote studies that foundleukemiain mice and say yes. In contrast, you may read that Splenda does not increase cancer risk and is considered safe, even in pregnant and breastfeeding people. With so many conflicting answers and lots of research for each answer, it can be hard to figure it out....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCalories BurnedExercise’s EffectsRisks of Being SedentaryIncreasing Daily Activity Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Calories Burned Exercise’s Effects Risks of Being Sedentary Increasing Daily Activity Your body burns calories both at rest and with activity. The more you engage your muscles—even while simply standing—the more calories you burn. While the number of calories you burn standing vs. sitting is small, adding more activity to your day can yield significant health benefits....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe PlantThe SweetenerResearch ConclusionsConsiderations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Plant The Sweetener Research Conclusions Considerations Stevia is a natural sugar substitute made from the leaves of the stevia plant. It has been used in South America since the 16th century to sweeten tea and other beverages. Because it is essentially free of calories and carbohydrates, stevia often is considered a healthful alternative to table sugar....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStevia’s Impact on Blood SugarWhat Is Stevia?Is It Good for Me?Is Stevia Good for People With Diabetes?Safety ConsiderationsHow Much Is Safe?Comparing Sweeteners Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stevia’s Impact on Blood Sugar What Is Stevia? Is It Good for Me? Is Stevia Good for People With Diabetes? Safety Considerations How Much Is Safe? Comparing Sweeteners Steviais a natural, plant-sourced sugar alternative that has continuously gained popularity as a sweetener for its potential health benefits....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsStress Acne CausesOther Acne CausesWho Gets Stress Acne?TreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Stress Acne Causes Other Acne Causes Who Gets Stress Acne? Treatment Prevention Stresshas been associated with acne breakouts. For example, stress can cause your body to make more of the substances that activate the oil glands within the skin. This article will discuss types of acne, how stress relates to acne, the appearance of stress acne, and how to treat and prevent stress acne breakouts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Sucralose?Safety ProfileHealth BenefitsHow to UseAlternative SweetenersIs Sucralose Good for Me? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Sucralose? Safety Profile Health Benefits How to Use Alternative Sweeteners Is Sucralose Good for Me? Researchers have mainly studied sucralose’s potential roles in diabetes and weight management. The following article covers the benefits of sucralose, its nutritional value, and safety considerations. Hand pouring sweetener from paper packet into coffee cup....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSugar and ADHDHealth BenefitsHow to Cut BackWhen to See Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sugar and ADHD Health Benefits How to Cut Back When to See Seek Care Sugar does not causeattention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and there is little scientific evidence that sugar makes ADHD worse.However, a low-sugar diet is beneficial for people with ADHD in terms of good nutrition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHypoglycemiaReactive HypoglycemiaHyperglycemiaSugar RushSugar WithdrawalPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hypoglycemia Reactive Hypoglycemia Hyperglycemia Sugar Rush Sugar Withdrawal Prevention A sugar headache can occur whenblood sugar is too high, like after overeating candy. When your blood sugar levels are high, hormones in your body can cause blood vessels to widen, causing migraine headache pain.Similarly,too-low blood sugar—which can occur when skipping meals—can also cause the blood vessels to widen, causing sugar withdrawal headaches....

NO deficiency can lead to vasoconstriction (narrowing of the blood vessels) and hypertension.With high blood pressure, you may be at greater risk for other conditions that affect how your body processes blood sugar, such as changes in how insulin sensitive you may become. This article will help you to learn about the role sugar plays in hypertension and discover ways to keep sugar intake—and, in turn, your blood pressure—at healthy levels....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsNegative EffectsRisksSafety TipsPhototherapy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Negative Effects Risks Safety Tips Phototherapy Symptoms ofatopic dermatitis(eczema) often improve with exposure to sunlight. However, for some people, sun exposure may worsen—or in rare cases even trigger—the skin condition. Whether you’re in the former or latter group, you should always take measures to protect your skin from the sun. This includes limiting your time outdoors during certain hours of the day and using sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher....

Key TakeawaysSunscreen can block UVB rays, which help the body produce vitamin D.Experts say most people don’t apply enough sunscreen for it to stop vitamin D production completely.How much vitamin D you can get from sun exposure depends on factors such as where you live, the time of day, and how much time you spend outdoors. Key Takeaways Sunscreen can block UVB rays, which help the body produce vitamin D.Experts say most people don’t apply enough sunscreen for it to stop vitamin D production completely....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Does Sweating Do?Sweating Without ExerciseSweating With ExerciseCan It Cause Weight Loss?Staying Healthy When Sweating Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Does Sweating Do? Sweating Without Exercise Sweating With Exercise Can It Cause Weight Loss? Staying Healthy When Sweating The calories the sweat glands burn just to make sweat are minimal. When you sweat, you may lose a bit of weight due to water loss, but that weight is restored when you rehydrate....