New, exciting Alzheimer’s research is pointing to new and better treatments. But, not only that, the findings of two recent studies provide a pretty solid clue to an effective strategy you can implement yourself to help stave off the disease, long before it begins…

Do you lie awake at night, wishing you could get just a few hours of sleep as you stare at the dark ceiling? Are you constantly thinking about the hundreds of things you need to get done instead of catching those needed zzz’s? If so, I’ve got some good news for you.

If you search online for the causes of arthritis you will find the usual suspects: injury, genetics, autoimmune dysfunction and infection. But what you won’t find is a word about the nutritional deficiency that contributes to poor bone health and arthritis more than any other…

Flu hits the very young hard because their immune systems are much less developed. And the older among us can fall victim because of a weak immune system. But if your immune system is strong enough to get you through the infection, why would your body succumb to a heart attack?

According to research, if you suffer from any inflammatory joint disease, like rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis, getting more short-chained fatty acids will preserve your bones and joints and help you live with less pain. Here’s where to find them…

Prostate cancer is disturbingly common in men over 50 and continues to increase with age. So if you’re near that milestone, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do to keep yourself from becoming another prostate cancer statistic…

The idea that what we eat affects our energy and mental state has been around for a while. For example, we know that serotonin, the neurotransmitter that affects our moods, is manufactured in the gut. Now, we have more solid evidence that we can control depression by choosing our food more carefully…

You probably know at least one person with diabetes… You might even be diabetic yourself. In fact, the incidence of diabetes in the U.S. is growing rapidly, with the disease effecting more than 30 million Americans. But, why is the number of people with blood sugar problems so high now?

Life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped for two years in a row. We are on a downward spiral with preventable diseases like cancer, heart disease and diabetes taking their toll. To the point, many of the worst diseases that destroy lives are preventable; So if we are the cause we can also be the cure.

Hidden behind you breastbone is a critical organ you probably don’t think much about: The thymus is a tiny, two-lobed gland that’s essential to your immune system. It doesn’t get as much press as other glands (like the thyroid and prostate), but it’s just as important.

Women have unique mineral needs that change throughout the life cycle. And minerals perform a myriad of functions and are involved with every system, from structural elements of bone, to glucose balance, nerve transmission and immune function. So your first important consideration should be…

As men age, we naturally lose our testosterone levels. This is known as andropause, and can often lead to reduced muscle strength, low sex drive, lack of energy and motivation and decreased self-confidence. Let’s look at how to treat this condition…