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Many folks believe that eating foods containing artificial sweeteners is a healthy choice – helping to keep your weight down and your blood sugar under control. But research into the health effects of these compounds is not so reassuring. We’ve written many times over the years about the link between artificial sweeteners and cancer. But [...]

Exercise is a great, natural medicine. It produces benefits for every system in the body from the head on down. Getting a consistent dose of daily exercise improves your brain power, supports your cardiovascular system, lowers your risk for chronic disease, strengthens your bones and muscles, and maintains your independence to carry on with daily [...]

There are multiple ways we can arm ourselves against viruses in the coming winter season. We can eat healthy foods, exercise, get more sleep, minimize stress, avoid excess alcohol, and maintain a healthy weight. There’s also another, less appreciated, yet fun form of protection you can take advantage of, and it won’t cost you a [...]

What do you do if someone tries a falafel while keeping a flat face, or maybe a poach while you’re in the kitchen? If you know what I’m referring to then you’re one of five million players of America’s fastest growing sport - pickleball. It’s played by people of all ages, is fun, highly accessible [...]

Taking a vitamin E supplement has never been simple. There are eight types of vitamin E, and they all possess slightly different molecular structures that make significant differences in how the body responds to them. What’s more, not all experts agree on which forms you should take and when you should take them. So, how [...]

For starters, did you work out for 30 minutes today? That’s great, but did you spend the rest of your day hunched over a computer and lounging in front of the TV all evening? If this sounds like you, then you meet the definition of what scientists have dubbed an “active couch potato.” What’s more, [...]

Many medical researchers are finally coming around to accepting the truth of the ancient maxim that food can be your medicine. As a result, studies are proving that the ancients knew their stuff when it came to some foods’ healing benefits. One of these foods that researchers are now paying special attention to is the [...]

Want to know if a man will take care of his appearance, be polite, laugh more, compliment others or be promiscuous? Or whether a woman is more likely to enjoy professional success or make a greater effort to attract potential boyfriends? According to scientists you can ascertain these traits and many more by observing the [...]

Frequent readers of this publication know that I’m a big fan of morning walks. Besides the mental health benefits, I know those steps can reduce the risk of heart disease, manage blood pressure, boost brain health, and extend my life. And now, after spotting new research findings, I have a reason to lace up my [...]

If you like pasta, then you know there’s nothing better than homemade marinara sauce over fresh noodles. And real Italian pizza is better than any you’ll have anywhere else. For many years, scientists have known these rich, delicious dishes contain an “Italian secret” for heart health. A natural compound that’s found in the juicy tomato… [...]

When it comes to treating dementia, conventional medicine offers very little help. Most people who try an Alzheimer’s drug don’t experience dramatic improvements in their memories. That’s why your best defense against dementia is to stop the disease before it starts. Luckily, that just got a whole lot easier to do. Researchers from the University [...]

Can going barefoot and making shoeless contact with the earth significantly improve your health? A growing number of researchers argue that it can – and a collection of studies support their view. This point of view, as you might imagine, is not universally accepted among medical folks. But it's worth understanding why earthing has attracted [...]

Remember your last physical exam? They likely listened to your heart, checked your blood pressure, and had you “hop on the scale.” But did they have you stand on one leg for ten-seconds? Nope, didn’t think so. Well, that could change based on a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.1 Longevity [...]

You’ve never weighed your eyes, but if you did, you’d find that up to 20 percent of an eyeball’s weight consists of one crucial nutrient… A crucial nutrient that many people don’t get enough of in their daily diet. What’s more, without enough of this vision superstar, your eyes can grow dry and irritated, and [...]

A natural substance commonly taken to ease chronic pain is now being shown to help strengthen aging muscles. Researchers have also found that this compound can help the body defend against certain viruses, including COVID-19. This natural anti-inflammatory isn’t fish oil or turmeric; it’s a hard to pronounce compound called palmitoylethanolamide (PEA). Like fish oil, [...]

Lately, there’s been a burst of new research into how living with a life partner in marriage (or in some other arrangement) can positively influence your well-being. The results of these studies? It’s complicated. For some folks, researchers have found that living with a significant other means they enjoy extended life expectancy and less illness. [...]

Is it the stuff of romantic songs or can you die from a broken heart? The answer is yes. According to the American Heart Association, a real-life broken heart following an extremely stressful or sudden traumatic event can lead to cardiac issues that cause death. But, how common is so-called “broken heart syndrome?” Let’s take [...]

When it comes to protecting your brain from dementia, some things are obvious – regular exercise, healthy sleep, and avoiding certain foods. But as it turns out, there’s one food you should be getting more of if you really want to shield your brain from this life-changing disease. In fact, a new study shows that [...]

Imagine visiting your doctor because you’re worried about the health of your heart. After discussing your concerns for a few minutes, your doctor interrupts saying, "Thanks, that's enough spoken material, we'll let you know your results shortly." If this future scenario plays out like researchers expect, you may never see a doctor at all but [...]

We’ve covered the numerous health benefits of tea in past articles, but green tea might be one of the healthiest forms of tea available. That’s because it’s packed with polyphenols, which are natural compounds that offer many proven health benefits.1 Now, researchers are investigating whether green tea can help bolster the immune system against viruses [...]