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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
