RHR: Understanding the Gut-Brain-Skin Axis

In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris reviews research supporting the gut–brain–skin axis, explains the ways these three systems are interrelated, and suggests what you can do to improve your gut, brain, and skin health. The post RHR: Understanding the Gut-Brain-Skin Axis appeared first on Chris Kresser. View original article Contributor: Chris Kresser, M.S.

Drinking Black Tea May Lower Mortality Risk, Study Suggests

While green tea has a long-standing reputation for health benefits, research has been much more mixed on black tea. One problem, says Maki Inoue-Choi, an epidemiologist at the National Cancer Institute, is that large observational studies on tea and mortality have focused on countries like Japan or China—places where green tea is more popular. To … Read more

High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Are Linked. Here’s How to Reduce Your Risk for Both

High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—and Type 2 diabetes are two of the most common medical conditions in the U.S. Unfortunately, they often occur together. Some research has found that 85% of middle-aged or older adults who have Type 2 diabetes also have hyper­tension, and both conditions elevate a person’s risk for heart disease, stroke, … Read more