Migraines=misery. After an exhaustive review of more than 180 studies on migraines and diet, researchers at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center were able to identify four of the most likely dietary triggers — and what to eat for relief.

1,628 men and women between 53 and 74 years old were divided into groups and given a hard job… to sit in a sauna for a few minutes, anywhere from one day a week to seven days a week. And one group slashed their stroke risk more than 60 percent. Any guesses?

When you’re mired in the blackness of depression, it can seem if you’re completely alone, caught in a downward spiral you can never get out of. The last thing you need is negative side effects. The good news is that those medications are NOT your only solution…

Many people supplement this hormone when they experience sleep problems. But research has now shown us that we should be taking melatonin even if we’re sleeping well. Because, if you start taking it soon enough, you may just be able to fend off Alzheimer’s disease…

If you’ve dealt with depression during your life, you’ve probably explored all available options to put your dark days behind you. That may have included trying antidepressant drugs. Maybe they worked for you. But if they didn’t, you’re not alone …

I learned something I had never read about those nasty amyloid plaques… that naturally-occurring metals in the earth and our food supply and considered healthy nutrients actually help amyloid plaque, the precursor to Alzheimer’s, to take over your brain. But you can stop it…

Prescription medications enhance neurotransmitters such as serotonin or norepinephrine in your brain. While they don’t reverse the cause of depression, they are useful as a bridge to healing — but with side effects. so let’s talk about a few alternatives…

A good, brisk walk can improve your mood, get the blood flowing and help you concentrate. But there’s more to it than that. When I read the two pieces of research I’m about to share with you, I promised myself I’d start walking daily, and make sure to get in the magic number of steps needed to save my brain…

A few years before my friend’s husband starting showing signs of dementia, he lost his sense of smell. Now, she wonders if it was a warning sign and could they have done more to prevent the disease, if they had only known. That got me wondering too. Here’s what I found…

Negative thoughts about work are a big — BIG — cause of insomnia. But, that’s not all. Repeated negative thoughts about work could also lead to a number of health problems, including heart disease and high blood pressure. Luckily, it’s five o’clock somewhere…

A low mood at some point in life is an inevitable part of the human experience. But major depression is disabling and deserves serious attention. How can you recognize depression in yourself, as well as those close to you — the people you care about… your family… even friends or coworkers?

Science has long established the fact that inflammation is a problem behind all the diseases and conditions that scare us… cancer, diabetes, even stroke and heart disease. Now, scientists have established inflammation’s role in the development and severity of Alzheimer’s disease.