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Healthy Living
Camille Johnson
Camille Johnson

6 simple principles to crack the wellness code

Living well is an art, not a science. It begins with your health and making choices that lower stress and create satisfaction. From the space you call home to the food you eat, these 6 prinicples can help you make a masterpiece of the art of living…

Hypertension
Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Don’t combine ibuprofen with these common hypertension drugs

If you take prescription blood pressure medication, you may know these drugs don’t come without risks, this time from a surprising source: If you’re used to popping ibuprofen for pain you need to know it’s a dangerous mix with certain classes of blood pressure drugs.

Heart Health
Joyce Hollman
Joyce Hollman

When it comes to pros and cons, not all alcohol is equal

Alcohol has a reputation as a double-edged sword. But when it comes to health, not all alcoholic drinks are created equal. Research is teasing out some of those differences and one, in particular, may be why, depending on your poison, alcohol has both benefits and risks…

Mental Health
Carolyn Gretton
Carolyn Gretton

How a strange little mushroom fights the deep well of depression

Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound derived from mushrooms. Several studies indicate it significantly reduces depression and even puts some patients into remission. Now research shows how it literally can pull our brains from a deep well of depression…

Brain Health
Carolyn Gretton
Carolyn Gretton

The surprising truth about when your brain really slows down

Does your brain really start to slow down once you reach adulthood? For years it’s been the belief that we start to lose mental processing speed once we pass the age of 20. But we may actually have more decades of fast thinking ahead of us than previously thought…

Longevity
Joyce Hollman
Joyce Hollman

Is this the ‘longevity’ diet you can stick to?

A leading longevity expert has pulled together old and new research to offer us the perfect “longevity diet.” He hopes to meld the best of what has been shown to help stave off disease and promote longer lifespans while accepting the fact that research also shows we don’t like to change our eating habits.

 

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Easy Health Options Staff
Easy Health Options Staff
Blood pressure drug recalled for cancer-causing impurity

Blood pressure drug recalled for cancer-causing impurity

The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has announced they are voluntarily recalling several lots of blood pressure medications due to the presence of a cancer-causing impurity known as nitrosamine. Find out if you're affected and what to do...
William Davis
William Davis
What is Leaky Gut?

What is Leaky Gut?

Leaky gut has become a buzzword, of sorts, mainly because of controversy in the medical community where it’s less understood despite the throngs of people flooding doctor’s offices with symptoms. From food intolerances to autoimmune conditions, here's how your gut's barrier keeps you healthy — or not.
Tracey G. Ingram, AuD
Tracey G. Ingram, AuD
Fast action after these heart attack symptoms can save your life

Fast action after these heart attack symptoms can save your life

In the U.S. a heart attack happens approximately every 40 seconds. And time is crucial to survival. The longer you wait to get treatment after heart attack symptoms start, the more damage can occur to the heart muscle. Researchers looked into the two most critical periods during a heart attack once you notice these signs...
Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
What a daily glass of alcohol does to your heart rhythm

What a daily glass of alcohol does to your heart rhythm

For the past decade, there's been a lot of buzz about how a daily glass of wine promotes good health. But for every study that supports that, there's another that shows harm. New research sheds light on what happens to your heart when you drink a daily glass of alcohol.
Virginia Tims-Lawson
Virginia Tims-Lawson
The vitamin that can help save your heart

The vitamin that can help save your heart

Heart afflictions are my family's legacy. Even though it's not exactly the legacy I want...Since so many people in my family have suffered from heart problems and have had cardiac...
Joyce Hollman
Joyce Hollman
The real silent killer: Nocturnal hypertension

The real silent killer: Nocturnal hypertension

High blood pressure is known as the silent killer. But many of us, especially if we’re over 55, may be sleeping with the real silent killer: blood pressure that’s higher at night than during the day. Here’s what the research says and what you need to know to avoid being the next victim.
Carolyn Gretton
Carolyn Gretton
How walnuts help curb the most destructive process in your body

How walnuts help curb the most destructive process in your body

Walnuts are known to have numerous health benefits, many of which involve the heart — I’ve lost count of how many I mention in this one post! And now, the largest and longest study to date exploring the benefits of walnuts has discovered how they can help protect you from one of the most destructive processes in the human body...
Carolyn Gretton
Carolyn Gretton
The cell in your body that may cause COVID-19 blood clotting

The cell in your body that may cause COVID-19 blood clotting

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, attacks the body in a number of ways. One of the most insidious is the way it causes blood clots in the arteries, veins and microscopic blood vessels. Researchers are now pointing to a process in the body that could be causing these clots to form...
Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Avoid stroke and heart attack by avoiding these foods

Avoid stroke and heart attack by avoiding these foods

Each year, heart disease and stroke kill more people in the U.S. than all cancers, lower respiratory diseases and cases of influenza and pneumonia combined. But you don’t have to become a statistic. Thanks to a new study, there’s now an easy cheat sheet so that you can know what foods to avoid to keep your heart healthy.
Virginia Tims-Lawson
Virginia Tims-Lawson
Chelation: The 28-cent lifesaver heart doctors never tell you about!

Chelation: The 28-cent lifesaver heart doctors never tell you about!

Artery plaque could have been a death sentence for John — and a catastrophe for his grieving family. Cholesterol in his artery walls was clogging his circulatory system, restricting blood flow to vital organs and setting the stage for a disaster...

 

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William Davis
William Davis
Vitamin D: The secrets behind the lost cure

Vitamin D: The secrets behind the lost cure

Numerous studies have confirmed head-to-toe benefits of vitamin D that go far beyond strong bones. But the disease connection to low levels of the vitamin is just the tip of the iceberg of what you should know to avoid the silent epidemic behind the rise in autoimmune disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and more…
William Davis
William Davis
Vitamin K2: 3 reasons it helps you live your best life

Vitamin K2: 3 reasons it helps you live your best life

Since its discovery, scientists have uncovered five different compounds that make up the vitamin K family. And one of the most compelling is vitamin K2. Discover three reasons this one nutrient can help you live your best life.
Joyce Hollman
Joyce Hollman
Phosphatidylserine: The natural way to a better brain

Phosphatidylserine: The natural way to a better brain

Chances are you’ve never heard of phosphatidylserine. It's a fatty substance that covers cell membranes in the body and is especially abundant in the neurons of your brain — for good reason: It’s the key to a better brain.
William Davis
William Davis
Dimethylglycine: The key to stamina, performance and endurance

Dimethylglycine: The key to stamina, performance and endurance

In the 1970s, scientists were able to isolate an amino acid known as DMG from its source. Eventually, it became one of many nutrients used by athletes to help give them a performance edge. But why should athletes get all the benefits? Find out what DMG can do for you...
Carolyn Gretton
Carolyn Gretton
PQQ: The ‘longevity’ nutrient with big heart benefits

PQQ: The ‘longevity’ nutrient with big heart benefits

We’re familiar with how the antioxidant pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) can benefit the mitochondria, the “power plants” of our cells. But it’s been less clear what specific disorders this longevity nutrient can impact. Researchers are beginning to identify those conditions — including a life-threatening heart disorder…
William Davis
William Davis
Natto: The Japanese secret to healthy circulation

Natto: The Japanese secret to healthy circulation

The ancient samurai credited this Japanese food secret with giving them exceptional endurance and high energy levels. Modern science reveals it may have even bigger benefits when it comes to circulation...
Joyce Hollman
Joyce Hollman
Pterostilbene: The other powerful antioxidant for better blood pressure

Pterostilbene: The other powerful antioxidant for better blood pressure

Resveratrol may be great for your heart, but there’s another natural antioxidant that your body absorbs much more easily, and that does the same thing and more! Found in blueberries or supplements, it just may be the help your blood pressure is looking for...
Joyce Hollman
Joyce Hollman
CoQ10: The ‘magic bullet’ for a healthy energetic life

CoQ10: The ‘magic bullet’ for a healthy energetic life

Of all the vitamins and minerals, there’s one that seems to hold the key to aging well. In fact, low levels of this nutrient have been linked to heart disease, brain disorders, diabetes and cancer. No, this time it's NOT vitamin D, but it can help make healthy aging a snap...
Dr. Mark Wiley
Dr. Mark Wiley
The essential omega-3 fatty acids

The essential omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fatty acids. This trifecta of goodness is said to be “essential” to your health, with numerous studies showing its effectiveness in lowering triglyceride levels, improving cardiovascular health, reducing pain and inflammation and helping with stroke.

 

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Feel like you’re gassier as you get older? Here’s why
Digestive Health

Feel like you’re gassier as you get older? Here’s why

When my mom was visiting she kept apologizing for her “old people farts.” After we had a good laugh, I helped her understand why she had these embarrassing episodes. The good news is it’s an easy fix, but ignoring it can steal your health…

Margaret Cantwell
Margaret Cantwell

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The berry that improved heart and blood vessel function in 30 days
Heart Health

The berry that improved heart and blood vessel function in 30 days

When Hippocrates said let food be thy medicine, he must have had berries in mind. They’re full of anthocyanins, beneficial polyphenolic compounds, neatly wrapped in delicious little packages. If you’re not eating them daily, you’re missing out on a fast path to heart and blood vessel health…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

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When your skin signals a dangerous heart condition
Heart Health

When your skin signals a dangerous heart condition

Your skin can tell you a lot about your health. If something is out of balance, it can show up as rashes, eczema or other rritations rooted in inflammation. So, if your skin is showing signs of a problem, research says chances are it’s wreaking havoc elsewhere increasing risk for stroke, heart attack or worse.

Jenny Smiechowski
Jenny Smiechowski

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COVID toes may be a sign on bodies the virus couldn’t infect
Immune System

COVID toes may be a sign on bodies the virus couldn’t infect

The COVID toe mystery still has experts scratching their heads. Looking back they’re asking what’s really behind the phenomenon. You may find this hard to believe, but a debate has arisen as to whether COVID is even the cause of these discolored, painful toes…

Virginia Tims-Lawson
Virginia Tims-Lawson

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Is this trace mineral behind your blood sugar problems?
Diabetes

Is this trace mineral behind your blood sugar problems?

Type 2 diabetes is a major health issue that’s approaching epidemic proportions. The disease is associated with some serious complications, including COVID-19. Exercise and diet are your main weapons against diabetes, but there’s a little-known mineral that could help in a big way…

Joyce Hollman
Joyce Hollman

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The leading cause of death from fatty liver isn’t what you’d think
Liver Health

The leading cause of death from fatty liver isn’t what you’d think

One in four adults worldwide have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and many of them don’t even know it. It’s well-known that NAFLD can raise your risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure. So why is the leading cause of death in people with NAFLD heart disease?

Carolyn Gretton
Carolyn Gretton

 

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