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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 [...]

When it comes to medical devices used by conventional medicine, more expensive doesn’t always mean better. And this expensive bone scan that’s supposed to help doctors measure bone density and calculate your risk for osteoporosis costs far more than the traditional scan, yet the latest research suggests that it’s notoriously inaccurate and exposes you to [...]

Remember the last time you got a lipid panel? Your doctor probably discussed so-called “bad cholesterol,” LDL (low-density lipoproteins), as it pertains to cardiovascular disease. Next, he likely examined your “good cholesterol” HDL (high-density lipoproteins) numbers. High levels of HDL may lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. But that’s not all… Researchers now [...]

Frequent readers are well-acquainted with the link between heart and brain health.1 So, it’s no wonder that seven healthy habits, advocated by the American Heart Association for heart health, may also play a role in lowering the risk of dementia-- even in those with the highest genetic risk.2 A new study, published in the journal [...]

Maybe most people don’t consider sugar to be a deadly toxin, but when it builds up in the blood, it contributes to the death of thousands of Americans every year. And now research shows that many of us – and especially people with diabetes – could be healthier and live longer if we made sure [...]

From the remotest mountains to the deepest oceans. From Arctic snow to Antarctic glaciers. Whether it’s tap water or bottled, sardines or scallops, apples or carrots, table salt or tea bags, there’s no getting away from this modern-day pollutant. Ranging from invisible nanoparticles to half a centimeter in length, microplastics have permeated every aspect of [...]

Over the years, many so-called “experts” have pooh-poohed the idea of eating organic food. They maintain that the nutrients in all foods are basically the same and that the small residues of pesticides and other additives in conventional food are pretty much harmless. But research is growing to show that, in fact, organic food conveys [...]

Frequent readers of this publication know that I’ve shared a myriad of research emphasizing the health dangers of insufficient sleep. Indeed, poor sleep increases a person’s risk of developing various medical woes, including obesity,1 diabetes,2 cancer and cardiovascular disease, just to name a few. Therefore, I wasn’t too surprised when I came across a study [...]

Food allergies are no laughing matter. They can leave you with everything from hives and headaches to digestive upset and chronic inflammation. What’s more, if you suffer an extreme allergic reaction to something you’re eating, it can kill you. Frighteningly, the number of those deadly reactions is climbing. Researchers investigating these allergies say their growing [...]

It’s best known for the important role it plays before and during pregnancy to prevent birth defects. But folate, sometimes called folic acid or vitamin B9, is also essential for the health of the brain, so we don't want to be short of it at any time of life. While evidence points to folate deficiency [...]

If you’re having a total knee replacement, there’s a good chance that your surgeon will prescribe powerful opioid medications to ease the pain and discomfort. This is concerning because their highly addictive nature and misuse has become a public health crisis. Fortunately, doctors are pointing to a natural solution from Traditional Chinese Medicine that can [...]

It’s not exactly news that folks who get plenty of physical activity are generally healthier. But did you know that it helps with sleep, too? Past research found that the more physical activity you get during the day, the better you'll sleep at night.1 This study focused on aerobic exercise, but here’s the thing… cardio [...]

If you think skateboarding is just for teenagers, think again. Middle-aged people are taking it up for the first time or returning to it after a long absence. Not only is skateboarding good for you physically, but it offers many mental and emotional health rewards as well. Sociologist Dr. Paul O’Connor interviewed thirty skating enthusiasts [...]