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METs stands for metabolic equivalents. Using METs is a way of comparing the energy expenditure of different activities. One MET is defined as the energy you use when you’re resting or sitting still. When I climb the stairs, I could be expending as much as 4 METs. When they add up, you send cancer walking.

Researchers have identified 10 vitamins, minerals and nutrients most of us aren’t getting enough of in our diets. In some cases, you may want to take a supplement to get your levels of these nutrients up to snuff. In other cases, you may not. Either way, make sure you don’t ignore these critical nutrients…

Certain areas of your brain may be more at risk and play a bigger role in cognitive decline as they lose volume with each passing year, especially your brain’s grey matter. As it shrinks, so can your ability to remain independent. But you can pump it up…

Having a little foot pain here and there is not generally something you need to worry about. However, If you live with certain types of foot pain, day in and day out, there could be something more going on. That’s because certain health problems cause foot symptoms that you should never ignore, like these…

Chronic pain can bring depression and a feeling of hopelessness. It can even cause changes in your brain that can lead to cognitive decline. So the connection between pain and your brain go hand in hand. What if those pain centers of the brain could be deactivated? Would you volunteer to see how it works?

Living with low T can lead to far more than feeling older and more out of shape than you would like. In fact, low testosterone in men is linked to a higher risk of death from heart disease and other causes. One of the easiest ways to boost it is through weight loss, unless you make this very common diet mistake…

Vascular age is the “age” of your arteries based on the condition they’re in. You could be sixty with the arteries of an eighty-year-old, or vice versa. As you can imagine, vascular age is pretty important, because it impacts your risk of cardiovascular disease. So, let’s talk about turning the clock back on them…

A network of body clocks regulates pretty much every bodily function. They create circadian rhythms (bodily changes that run on a daily cycle, triggered by light and darkness) and make sure everything’s on time. One clock, in particular, takes care of your lungs, where your sleep habits could wreak havoc…

73 percent of Americans are carrying around an unhealthy amount of weight. That’s a shocking statistic because it directly connects to ever-rising rates of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension and more. It’s not all our faults though. We are being addicted to disease-causing foods…

While one in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year, heart disease is the real threat, killing one out of every three of us. We associate fatal coronary heart disease with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and blocked arteries. But there’s another factor we’ve known about for years that’s taken a back seat…

Research shows that people with diabetes who follow keto have lower blood sugar and need less insulin. The keto diet also reduces the risk of diabetes for people who don’t already have it. Is that enough to make you throw away your bread and pasta? Maybe. Maybe not. If you love your carbs, I have good news…

Exposure to air pollution can cause heart disease, stroke, cancer, kidney disease, even diabetes. It can infect your brain and dramatically increase your chances of Alzheimer’s. So run, don’t walk, to the nearest produce aisle and start eating the tiny veggie that can help eliminate these deadly toxins from your body.

Having sex regularly comes with a long list of health benefits. For starters, sex can help lower your risk of heart attack and boost your immune system. But women may find this the best benefit of all…

Do you ever feel like you need more space in your brain? The fact is… all of us put far too much pressure on our brains. That can lead to burnout, exhaustion, depression and even break downs. But researchers uncovered a way to take some pressure off your brain, so it works better…

Behavior and lifestyle choices can increase the odds you’ll live a long and healthy life. But, according to research, there’s one behavior a woman can engage in that will grant her more years, and more health to enjoy them…

Snow shoveling can be a great muscle stretcher and calorie burner. But you may not know that it places great demands on your cardiovascular system, as high, in fact, as a cardiac stress test on a treadmill or bicycle. That’s just one way it increases heart attack and even stroke risk if you’re not careful…

Isn’t it funny how when big corporations start selling something that’s supposedly good for your health, it so often turns out to be far worse for you than your original problem? Well, that’s exactly the case when it comes to artificial sweeteners.

Calorie counting isn’t just about weight loss. Overdoing calories for a long time can increase risks for diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Something easier to count? How about how much you’d have to exercise to work off your food?

The Migraine Research Foundation tells us that 12 percent of the U.S. population suffers from migraines. And stroke risk is doubled for at least a quarter of them. Now, a review of research shows an inexpensive and easily available remedy could be the key to treatment and prevention…

Nothing can prepare you for a stroke. It’s sudden. And it’s scary. And there are no promises when it comes to recovery. But what if there was a way to make sure that, if you had a stroke, the repercussions would be less severe, and you would recover quicker?

Long before Big Pharma was around, essential oils were used to control pain, ease stress and stimulate the immune system to fight colds and flu. Research continues into the ways that essential oils can make us healthier, including their power to control inflammation and help wounds heal quickly and safely.

When winter rolls around, in addition to stocking up our medicine cabinet, I stock up our vitamin cabinet with supplements that get us through the season happier and healthier — and hopefully unscathed. Here are our five ‘can’t be without’ supplements for winter…

There’s a connection between diabetes and heart health… no doubt about it… People with diabetes are more likely to develop heart disease. They’re more likely to have a heart attack. They’re more likely to go into heart failure. Why?

A whopping 54 percent of the resolutions made on January 1st involve weight loss goals. Unfortunately, only about 8 percent hold up. But, don’t give up… A little-known study found you don’t have to stick to a certain diet or give up as much as you think to lose considerable weight…

If you look at stomach cancer statistics, you’ll see that less people are getting this terrible disease than ever before. That’s good news. But it’s also misleading… Even though stomach cancer is getting diagnosed less overall, it’s on the rise in one surprising group — people under 60.

This endocrine-disrupting chemical increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, asthma, and infertility, as well as cancer. And guess what? The FDA and other regulatory agencies have underestimated our exposure to BPA by as much as 44 times the average levels! Time to start protecting yourself…

You’ve probably heard of irritable bowel syndrome. And most people have heard of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. But there’s a lesser-known condition that, on its own, can totally disrupt your gut health in addition to contributing to others. Is it behind your pain?

It’s funny how common certain beliefs about aging are. Everybody will need glasses. Everybody’s memory will slip. Everybody will lose hearing. Well, hold on… A 20 year study says what you eat can help you avoid hearing loss. It’s the best diet you’ve never “heard” of…

By your 50s, your risk of breast cancer is 1 in 43 and by 60, a scary 1 in 29. But according to a new study from investigators at the American Cancer Society and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, even if you’re over 50, it’s not too late to lower your breast cancer risk significantly…

Researchers say that giving up a certain type of drink offered the same A-fib benefits as the drugs they prescribe to treat the condition. But that wasn’t the only heart-healthy perk…

The morning minutes seem to go by faster than any other time of the day. Yet, most people say it’s the best time for them to exercise if they’re going to fit it in. Well, I’ve got two hacks that will get you 10 extra minutes every day!

If you’re scrimping on food just to maintain a healthy weight, there’s a simple way to eat more, feel full and still lose weight. You just need to use your ‘energy density’ to your advantage…

If you’re eating a certain way to lose weight and get healthier, the timing of your meals and snacks may be almost as important as the foods you eat. And doing it wrong can sabotage all of your good intentions.

Within one month, my brain fog was gone. In three months, I no longer felt fatigue and was able to walk with a cane. After six months, I no longer needed a cane.

In today’s video, my friend Dennis Angelina demonstrates a simple hamstring exercise done with a swiss ball. In just a few minutes a day you can strengthen your hamstrings and core and promote better balance and range of motion.

Is there really one simple thing… one simple health fix… that can lower your blood pressure, decrease your resting heart rate, take off body fat and lower your cholesterol so you can bulletproof your heart?

A new kind of soy is supposed to stop you from worrying about its effects… it even has a new name that’s supposed to sound healthy. But does it work?

Research shows that if you spend too much time around noise and pollution the way we typically do, your body…

Taking small steps daily can be life-changing if you are ready to take the first step toward better physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Here are a few to get you going that I personally encourage …

Stability and balance are two different concepts that many understand to mean the same thing. But when working toward a healthy body to improve activity, at any level, and quality of life — it’s important to know the difference…

All these years spent worrying about what to eat to prevent diabetes — but who knew the actual cooking method had so much to do with disease risk? Fortunately, it’s not too late to make a change.

When you occasionally allow yourself to enjoy a good old-fashioned juicy hamburger you already know you’re going to be consuming quite a few calories and gobs of grease. No surprises there. But it’s the little ‘extras’ the factory farms are sneaking into your meat that you should be most concerned about.

Their study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, included 953 stage III colon cancer patients who were treated with surgery and chemotherapy. Those who consumed at least four cups daily had the greatest benefits…

It’s surprising how many people believe that their metabolism is beyond their control… Nothing could be further from the truth. Here’s how it works…

If you’re a fan of acupuncture, you know that a few well-placed needles can do wonders for your health. Now it’s been shown to ease a lot of the uncomfortable symptoms of aging…

It’s not always convenient to make the best food choices. No harm! Researchers have recently uncovered a simple (and delicious) way to counteract the effects of a few bad dietary choices.

Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer may want to consider increasing the amount of fish oil in their diet. New research indicates that fish oil may delay prostate cancer progression by affecting the immune system.

Did you overindulge on BBQ, drink one too many cocktails or stay up at a late-night party? Whatever the cause, bloating can be much worse in the hot summer weather. Legs and feet can swell, faces puff and pants don’t fit. Not exactly a picture of summer fitness and health, is it?

Is “low sex drive” a disease? Big Pharma wants you to think so. They’re calling it “hypoactive sexual desire disorder.” Never mind that nature has provided many ways to boost libido …

Doctors and nutritionists are behind the curve on this one. New discoveries you probably won’t hear about from them now show that the signals sent within our bodies are critical for good health.

Yale researchers have found a particular problem that’s attacking women’s hearts. The good news is a substance that can help block stress and guard their hearts.

If you’re a health nut who likes your daily caffeine fix, you’re probably a fan of green tea. It has just enough caffeine to keep you zipping and more than enough antioxidants to keep you healthy. But it seems green tea has a rival as the king of healthy caffeinated beverages…

Be warned… dehydration makes you more susceptible to heat stroke. And a headache can be a symptom of heat stroke. Heat stroke is serious. So if you have a heat-induced headache, watch out for other heat stroke symptoms…

It’s hard for busy working adults to stay fit. I certainly don’t need to detail for you how busy your days and weeks are… but I think it’s safe for me to assume that fitting in exercise is next to impossible.

Excessive hair loss is an alarming condition. Especially if you don’t understand what is normal versus what needs medical attention. Hair loss can be triggered by many things including recent illness, stress, even a poor diet. Pinpointing the cause is the first step to stopping the loss.

When my children were very young, I baked a lot of oatmeal raisin cookies. But that was years ago — way before I began making a concerted effort to prepare and consume healthier fare. Now, I bake oatmeal raisin muffins.

Hidden deep within the sea are plants, animals and minerals with cancer-fighting powers so strong they rival the Amazon’s most potent cancer cures. This one has proven effective against one of the deadliest cancers around…

Protecting the quality of your sleep is one of the most healing and rejuvenating things you can do for yourself. By combining sleep-promoting habits, the right foods and targeted supplements, you can get the rest you need.

Cleansing the gut is as crucial to gut health as removing the old oil from your automobile before adding the new oil. Just imagine returning your gut, intestines and colon lining to the pristine condition you had it in when you were a child — clean, pink and functioning optimally. You can do this…

Nuts are the one food that drastically reduces your risk of inflammation, chronic disease and an early death. And in my book, that’s a “prescription” that’s easy to stomach. But whatever nut you pick, just make sure…