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Carolyn Gretton

14 steps that slow aging to avoid frailty

Frailty can rob you of your independence as you get older. One good way to fend off frailty is by walking. But whether it works depends on your cadence. That’s where the extra 14 steps come in…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Guava’s secret liver cancer-fighting molecule

Liver cancer is on the rise. And just in time, scientists are on the cusp of an effective and inexpensive treatment, thanks to the secrets given up by the guava fruit, its seeds and leaves — chock-full of powerful cancer fighters…

Jenny Smiechowski

How olive oil and chocolate keep your arteries clear

Some foods are just made for each other… Beans and franks. Chips and dip. Mac and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Spaghetti and meatballs. But nothing’s better than a food pairing that keeps your blood pumping…

Margaret Cantwell

Why colonoscopies may be less effective than we thought

Colonoscopy was hailed as the procedure that could end colorectal cancer by reducing risk and death as much as 70%. But results from a large trial might make it harder to justify this form of screening that’s remained largely unchanged since 1969…

Joyce Hollman

Newly discovered cause of heart attack hides in plaque

A century of research and heart disease is still the #1 killer and cholesterol still tops the list of causes. Keep that in mind as you read how bacteria, hidden for years in plaque, can trigger heart attack, and why this knowledge may make them easier to prevent…

Virginia Tims-Lawson

The Amazonian fruit ‘prescription’ that tames blood sugar

Insulin resistance is a driver for the cluster of conditions that make up metabolic syndrome. When blood sugar spikes often, the pancreas produces too much insulin and the body stops responding to it. Once that door opens, it’s hard to keep the other conditions out.

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Carolyn Gretton

Magnesium: An inexpensive defense against colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer rates are rising, so it’s vital to decrease your risk by avoiding lifestyle habits that can raise it. But research reveals the surprising way magnesium goes to work right where the cancer can start…

Carolyn Gretton

Green tea beads: The next big thing in weight loss

GLP-1 agonists, gastric bypass and the gut-wrenching Olestra chips of the 90s. The journey to prevent dietary fat absorption has been fraught with adverse side effects. But fat-absorbing green tea microbeads sound quite promising…

Carolyn Gretton

The little gland that’s key to a lifetime of good health

You probably know more about your thyroid and adrenals than an odd little gland nestled in the chest called the thymus. Considering research believes it could be key to a lifetime of good health, here’s a much-needed introduction to what it does and why it needs your attention…

Joyce Hollman

Why diet drinks can prematurely age your brain

A large study has shown that artificial sweeteners, in drinks or food, may help you cut calories, but not without a price. What good is losing weight if your working memory and thinking abilities are destroyed in the process?

Virginia Tims-Lawson

Over-the-counter drugs that supercharge antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is still a problem, though you probably aren’t hearing much in the mainstream about it. The lastest? A popular OTC medication you might take for joint paint or a headache helps resistant bacteria thrive…

Jenny Smiechowski

The food that may give you an antibiotic-resistant UTI

Eating lean protein is a great way to maintain weight and fuel skeletal muscle growth by stimulating muscle protein synthesis and providing essential amino acids. But there’s one lean protein source that can contribute to resistant and recurrent urinary tract infections…

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