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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
