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STORY AT-A-GLANCE Visceral fat is excess adipose tissue deep in your abdominal cavity that wraps around your organs and plays an active role in creating an inflammatory response in the brain, triggering impaired cognitive function It produces inflammatory molecules that affect the microglia, or immune cells in the brain The inflammatory effect contributes to a higher cardiovascular risk, even in those who are normal weight but with abdominal obesity Visceral adipose tissue is linked to depression and anxiety, which may be a secondary effect of inflammation Your risk can be evaluated by using your waist measurement and waist-to-hip ratio. Address...

Raw pecans are a type of nut that is raw and unprocessed. They have a sweet yet rich flavor, and can be added to various dishes. In addition to being tasty, this food also has many nutritional benefits. These include promoting immune system health , supporting cardiovascular health , reducing inflammation , improving digestion, and more!     A Great Source Of Nutrients  Pecans contain high amounts of antioxidants . This is what gives them their antioxidant properties and what makes them so healthy to be eaten. Antioxidants play an important role in the functioning of your immune system ....

Breast cancer is one of the most fatal forms of cancer for women. It can also happen in men. This is actually a very treatable form of cancer, even though it can be deadly. Studies have shown that many potent phytonutrients as well adaptogenic herbs can be used to fight breast cancer. Ironically, doctors will tell you to avoid these natural cancer fighters in your diet. Phytonutrients, which are powerful plant compounds, work to improve health after they are introduced into the body. The phytonutrients are antioxidants, indoles and glucosinolates.      These compounds have been shown to be effective in attacking and preventing cancer. Studies have...