Chronic Pain Can Ruin Your Life – But Changing Your Diet Can Help Better Than Drugs
If you suffer from chronic pain, you’re far from alone. Studies show that Americans are suffering an epidemic of chronic pain. And it’s steadily getting worse. Research at the University of Buffalo demonstrates that, in people aged 25 to 84, the number of those suffering with chronic pain grew dramatically from the start of the [...]
When Drugs Don’t Work, These Activities Might Help
In the United Kingdom a new medical trend is taking root, and it’s one that I can really get behind. Instead of prescribing pharmaceuticals, doctors are prescribing social activities. In this type of therapy, called “social prescribing,” primary care physicians are encouraged to prescribe gardening, art classes, ballroom dancing and more for their patients. It's [...]
This Tasty Fruit Can Heal Your Gut
Researchers report that about 90 percent of Americans don’t eat enough fruit for optimal health.1 Which is a shame, because fruit is a delicious way to get extra nutrients and fiber that can improve your wellness in a big way. And one fruit in particular – the mango – is not only a tasty treat [...]
How to Lower Cancer Risk, Boost Your Memory and Protect Your Heart With One Super Snack
There are an abundance of snack foods to choose from, but let’s face it most of them aren’t very healthy. However, there’s one snack food that’s not just healthy, it’s super healthy. Research into this tasty snack has revealed an astonishing list of health benefits that might sound fictional if not confirmed in a broad [...]
Is Bathing Damaging Your Health?
Have your hygiene habits changed since the pandemic began? It seems they have for many. The New York Times reports that the coronavirus pandemic has caused "some Americans to become more spartan” when it comes to bathing. While this drop in hygiene standards may have some of us turning up our noses, literally, perhaps we [...]
New Ways to Keep Your Bones Strong
It is estimated that more than ten million Americans are in danger of bone fractures because they have osteoporosis – a serious decrease in bone strength that often takes place as you get older. Most people think of osteoporosis as a women’s disease, but it can be a serious danger for men. Studies show that [...]
These Bacteria Can Make You Healthier – If You Let Them
Millions upon millions of bacteria live in your body, the majority of them in your digestive tract. These bacteria can be your best friend for better health or your worst enemy. Many times the choice is up to you. If you follow a healthy lifestyle to encourage a supportive crowd of probiotic bacteria, these little [...]
Little-Known Super Amino Acid Protects Against Aging
Chances are you’ve never heard of an amino acid called ergothioneine or why it’s crucial for your health. But when it comes to defending yourself against the physical decline and illnesses of aging, ergothioneine is worth more than its weight in gold. Here’s what you need to know... Ergothioneine is an antioxidant that plays a [...]
Why Belly Fat is Deadly Fat
Don’t be surprised if your next physical includes a tape measure around your waist in addition to a check of your height and weight. That’s right, assessing potential health risks is not only about how much you weigh but where you carry those pounds, especially if you have a “spare tire.” Recent guidelines from the [...]
The Blood Pressure Problem Many Doctors Miss
You know that high blood pressure can be a threat to your health – endangering your heart, arteries and your brain. High blood pressure can increase your risk of a heart attack, stroke and even Alzheimer’s disease. But there’s another blood pressure problem that often gets overlooked, and it can be just as dangerous: Blood [...]
Making Sense of the Crowded Milk Market
Whether you must avoid cow milk or simply choose to, the market featuring milk alternatives is becoming more crowded every year. Since these milk alternatives claim a variety of health benefits it’s hard to figure out which is best for you. Let’s take a closer look at what the science says… Where money, health, and [...]
Muscling Your Way into Vibrant “Old” Age
Today there are so many wonderful examples of people who have remained physically strong, energetic and mentally sharp into their 80’s, 90’s and beyond. Whether it’s due to great genes, a healthy lifestyle—or both—these people look and act years younger than their true age. Now, the latest research is pinpointing at least one thing that [...]
Stemming the Spread of Superbugs Starts at Home
By now you're probably aware of the dangers of the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Increasingly, infections that can't be killed off with drugs are making people seriously ill and proving deadly. Over 160,000 Americans die of multi-drug-resistant infection every year, and that number is growing. As researchers seek out ways to stop the spread of [...]
Earwax May Hold the Key for Revealing Your Diabetes Status at Home
Since the pandemic began many are reluctant to visit healthcare facilities. It has become all the more important to create easy-to-use, low-cost home diagnostic tests for common conditions such as diabetes. So, it's timely that researchers have come up with a new test that could transform the way people with high blood sugar—and many other [...]
The Simple Secret to Controlling High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. From diet to exercise, we’ve explored almost every way to manage hypertension naturally. But I recently came upon new science from the American Heart Association (AHA) that was intriguing.1 According to research presented at the 2019 American Heart Association's annual meeting, more [...]
Are Humans an Endangered Species?
Some scientists now call the human race an endangered species, facing its toughest challenge in history. Birth rates are at an all-time low. Male live births are in decline. In the U.S., the birth rate is only 1.8. (It takes 2.1 for the population of any given area to remain stable.) In Hong Kong and [...]
How Bad is Sugar for Your Health? Worse than You Thought – a LOT Worse!
I’m no fan of sugar. I’ve been writing about the ill effects of sugar on the body for years. But the latest research delving into sugar’s influence on your health still has me stunned. There’s just about no part of the human anatomy that sugar doesn’t harm. Let’s take a closer look at the new [...]
Food Dyes are FDA Approved, But are They Safe?
When you think of a way to describe food, the senses that first come to mind are usually taste and smell. But according to some experts, your food’s appearance is just as important. In fact, a number of studies show that consumers want the color of their food to match its flavor. That’s why you’d [...]
The Tiny Seed with Big Health Benefits
The tiny flax plant, with its slender stem and pale blue flowers, has benefited humans since the Stone Age. From textiles and oils to grains and medicines, flax has played a significant role in human life throughout history. But it’s the health benefits of the plant’s tiny seed that have eclipsed its other uses. Not [...]
The Best Way to Find Joy During a COVID-19 Lockdown
After more than a year in various stages of COVID-19 restrictions, many folks are struggling in more ways than one. If you’re looking to find more joy in your current circumstances, a new study offers a scientifically proven solution to feel happier. It starts with opening your front door to the great outdoors... The mental [...]
