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Antibiotic-resistant infections usually bring to mind a hospital setting — not food. But even if you’ve come to grips with news that superbugs are in your grocery store meat, this next part may be harder to swallow… There’s another agricultural source of antibiotic-resistant superbugs lying in wait…

Regardless of your level of activity, joint pain can affect your performance and your enjoyment. You can tackle this challenge by selecting from a wide variety of anti-inflammatory and pain medications, or signing up for physical therapy. You also can choose these 7 foods that help reduce joint pain.

More people over 60 are hitting the weights and skipping the cardio machines. The reason being that muscle strength declines with age. But is it the best exercise for them? Here’s the definitive answer on whether strength training or endurance exercise is best to prevent age-related decline…

You live a pretty healthy lifestyle, eating vegetables and walking every day. But you like to let loose with a piece of tiramisu (or two) on occasion. You think moderation is better than anxiety-inducing perfection, but your mid-life belly bulge is developing a mind of its own. Try this to stay fit without changing your diet…

The number of people living with Parkinson’s has risen steeply over the past three decades. In fact, from 1990 to 2016 alone, Parkinson’s diagnoses more than doubled from 2.5 million to 6.1 million. Unfortunately, the disease has confounded the medical community and the cause behind the majority of Parkinson’s cases has remained a mystery. Until now…

Most of us think if we don’t eat meat, fish, eggs or dairy we’re not getting any protein in our diet. But that’s NOT protein. It’s FOOD. And the protein content of those foods is not necessarily related to the protein content of your body. Because the only protein that’s present in your body was made in your body…

You’ve probably experienced it — that terrifying moment when you notice a strange bump in your armpit, behind your ear, on your inner thigh, under your boob. Is it a pimple? An ingrown hair? A cancerous tumor? That marble you ate when you were seven? And that’s when you realize, it’s none of those things…

It’s important to watch out for your health and the planet’s, but being a conscious consumer isn’t easy. When a company covers up its questionable environmental record with distracting claims, dramatic advertising or by omission, it’s known as greenwashing. Here’s what you should know…

Caffeine’s connection to migraine is certainly complicated. Maybe that’s why few studies have looked at this suspected trigger in-depth enough to find out why it’s both reliever and trigger. Until now… If migraines are a problem for you, now you can know how much caffeine might trigger your next one… or how much might help.

Professor Erik Millstone, a researcher from the University of Sussex and expert on food chemical safety policy, believes products that contain aspartame should be pulled from the grocery store shelves they proliferate. Why? All those studies that said it was safe were sketchy, to say the least…

In order to build and retain memories, we need to get deep sleep, known as REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. So, just staying in bed with your eyes closed, even for seven or eight hours, is not necessarily going to do the trick. But there is a trick scientists say can get your sleep and your brain in the pink!

Remember the days when fruit juice was considered healthy? Moms packed juice boxes in the kids’ lunches. People invested in expensive juicers to make it fresh every morning. Health nuts did juice fasts to lose weight and improve their energy levels. Well, the times have changed more than you may know!

The levels of radiation received during CTs, x-rays and such is generally considered safe. But that might not be the case: Radiation equivalent to three CT scans was shown to give cancer-capable cells a competitive advantage over normal cells. But a simple supplement before your next scan can protect you…

Blood is your best protection against the scariest brain diseases… especially dementia. As you get older, your blood vessels get smaller and stiffer and carry less blood to your brain. And when your brain cells don’t get enough, they start to wither away. That’s why blood flow matters most to avoid cognitive decline.

I still remember sitting in my rheumatologist’s office. He was recommending a medication that could increase my risk for deadly cancers for a condition he thought I might have — but wasn’t actually sure. And that’s the trouble with many autoimmune diseases. But what else could I do?

Your gut is one valuable organ. For years it wasn’t given much thought. We were busy keeping hearts, brains, kidneys and other vital organs healthy… until research caught up and keyed us in on just how much the health of your entire body depends on your gut.

Broccoli. Kale. Brussels sprouts. Cruciferous vegetables… the holy grail of health. It’s pretty much a fact of life by now that including enough of this family of vegetable in your daily diet is a sure ticket to health, and that not eating them at all is asking for problems. But there are some dos and don’ts…

It’s a diet some call life-changing. There are more than a few studies that show its effect on health is purely positive. It helps balance blood sugar, reverse serious autoimmune disorders, and even shed stubborn pounds. But the results of a new study throw a scary prospect on the table.

As with many health problems, the good news is that our eating habits can reverse and control this process. Here are half a dozen of the foods and herbs you can include in your diet to help stop and even prevent chronic inflammation from taking hold.

Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass that occurs with age. It can start as early as your 30s, but it really kicks into high gear in your 50s and 60s. Because anstronauts. For astronaughts, it kicks in everytime they go to space, Tht’s why helping them can offer you a sure-fire solution too…

Testosterone therapy is a rapidly growing market – one that’s expected to hit $1 billion by 2024. In addition to improving sexual health, it can boost a man’s general health. But, just like HRT for women, male testosterone replacement therapy is not without risks…

Summer is almost over. And, while the fall brings a lot to look forward to from cooler days, the vibrant colors of changing leaves, and holidays with pretty decorations and even pumpkin pie, it also brings with it a reason to be worried…

The majority of joint replacement surgeries occur in people over the age of 65. If you’re getting ready to undergo a knee or hip replacement, there something very important you should start doing now to lower your risk of a complication that could put you back in the hospital…

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was created as a guideline to help mental health professionals diagnose and treat mental health problems. But findings are these labels may be hurting patients. Keep these in mind if you or a loved one is facing a mental health issue…

Decades of research showed that high systolic blood pressure was more likely to cause serious cardiovascular problems. So cardiology guidelines focused way more on the upper number. There are even some experts who think diastolic blood pressure can basically be ignored. That’s advice that could kill you.

We’ve all heard the warnings… If you don’t watch your cholesterol and keep it low, you’re putting yourself at risk for heart disease and even stroke. So, we eat better, get more exercise, take the meds, and in general think that the lower our numbers are, the healthier we are. But, that may not be true…

We place a lot of emphasis on how diet affects health. Selecting whole foods over processed foods is really not optional, not if you want to increase your odds of living a long, healthy life free of diabetes, heart disease and cancer. But there’s something you’d never expect sabotaging your best health efforts…

Sometimes, deciding whether someone should be on statins is very clear. In a patient with documented heart disease, diabetes, or genetically-driven very high cholesterol, meds make sense. But many people without known risks are advised to take cholesterol-lowering drugs. If that’s you, what should you do?

Nothing feels better than stepping out in a brand new outfit. But as great as it feels to rip off the tags and head out the door, there’s one question that’s always plagued me… do I need to wash new clothes before I wear them?

People with Lyme disease suffer fatigue, brain fog, aches, pain and a host of other symptoms, while millions of people (including doctors!) tell them that there’s no such thing as chronic Lyme disease. But do you know what’s crazy about all this? The Lyme disease epidemic might not be an unfortunate act of nature.

In my previous article I described the healing properties of vitamin A on eyes and skin. I’ll share what I learned while digging deeper into the subject of cosmeceuticals, including the topical vitamin A ingredients.

Can you imagine competing in track and field championships in your 80s and 90s? If you answered no, I’m here to tell you that people do it. You don’t have to — but you may want to share their strength and stamina…

In the United States, one in two men and one in three women will develop cancer at some point in their lifetime. But this discovery affects cancer like no other known compound, even the most difficult to treat.

You may not have the vocal prowess of Mariah Carey (or even Britney Spears for that matter), but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t sing. It turns out singing can deliver some serious health benefits that are well worth the embarrassment even if you have less than perfect pitch.

When chronic lower back pain is preventing you from living your life, it’s tempting to rely on heavy-duty painkillers and steroid injections just to get some relief. But what if there was a safer, side-effect free way to get your life back?

Why do some people get very sick from the flu while others seem to be immune to it? Considering that last year’s vaccine was only about 19 percent effective, this is a vitally important question. The answer is…

One of my favorite aspects of the paleo diet is the snacks. The tasty treats you can have when you adopt a paleo eating plan are not only filling, they come loaded with important, health-boosting nutrients.

Long hours of work, endless loops of mental clutter, sitting more than moving, and especially travel take their daily toll on our minds, bodies and energy systems. Today’s video will share with you powerful yet simple eight movement exercises to help rejuvenate the body.

It’s finally happened. Your doctor has put a name to your illness. The years of not feeling quite right; of fatigue, achiness and brain fog finally have an explanation. And it all makes sense.

In case you need more reasons to have sex, there are some surprising health benefits of sex for men that might just motivate you to grab your partner.

Your body gets compressed all day between stress and poor posture — then again at night with repetitive sleeping positions. You end up with headaches, neck pain, back pain and more. But with just a few simple stretches, you can re-energize your body…

Hint: It’s not olive oil… but it is an excellent source of cancer-fighting flavonoid polyphenols, immune-boosting vitamin E and antioxidants–not to mention that one component that works against heart disease and diabetes.

For the past 20 years or more, we’ve been brainwashed to believe that we need to slather on sunscreen every day to prevent that innocent mole from turning into something malicious. All-the-while we were instigating an entirely different problem…

How often have you heard someone — most often someone in the medical field — say there’s no real reason for you to supplement with vitamins? If you want to beat cancer, don’t listen to them.

Every time you take a sip of green tea, you are fortifying your body with potent antioxidants that reduce inflammation and keep diseases at bay… unless you’ve just eaten a big kale salad, grass-fed steak or other iron-rich meal.

Lyme disease is real. And with the start of spring comes tick season, when the insects that cause the disease with their bite are emerging.

Custom-compounded bio-identical hormone therapy has been widely used and popular among doctors who practice endocrinology — the treatment of diseases related to hormones. That is, until now…

We all want fast results with minimal effort. This is especially true when it comes to health and wellness. Have you seen the infomercials? They’re stacked with fitness programming. But all this convenience comes at a cost: It doesn’t work and it’s expensive! Here’s what I’m talking about…

Anyone who’s tried to get rid of excess body fat knows those extra pounds can be extremely stubborn. Even worse, once you finally lose the weight, it can be an uphill battle to keep it off. But this one food…

The descriptions I read about vitamin A, and what’s good what for what illness, gets even me confused. What are they? Does it work for skin? What about eye health?

Studies show that the DNA in the mitochondria is especially vulnerable. Your inherent DNA repair mechanisms may not be adequate to the task of dealing with constant insults from free radical-oxidative stress exposures. Fortunately, your body can generate antioxidants to correct that imbalance…

In previous years the flu vaccine has been estimated at 50 to 60% effective. In fact, many people were disappointed that their flu shot did not protect them from getting sick with influenza.

Intentional or not, diet food made with artificial sweeteners is designed to spur cravings… cravings to eat more and more because it doesn’t do the one thing that sugar can for you.

If you’re interested in feeling healthier, living longer and losing weight with the paleo diet, there’s one technique that can get you a long way to your goal.

Here are the five most common mistakes I see people make as they transition towards a Paleo diet.

Most of what we do happens right in front of us and in a range of motion of about 60-degrees. The problem is, life goes on eventfully in the other 300 degrees.

Is there anything in your life you’d like to change? If you answered ‘no,’ I’d really be surprised. I might also secretly wonder if you were being truthful with me — but more importantly — with yourself.

Your morning coffee may give you the energy to start your day, but did you also know that daily coffee habit is good for your health, especially your cardiovascular health? Here’s how to get the most from those thousands of health-boosting polyphenols, antioxidants, vitamins, bioflavonoids, minerals and more…

Did you know that your chronic pain can be linked to the toxins you swallow, inhale and absorb in your everyday life? Discover a detox recipe that helps your body cleanse and shrug off pain that you probably considered inescapable.

People walking down the street, sitting in their cars, even across tables from each other… staring at their phones, reading and texting, and their heads are almost parallel ground. This chronic forward head position creates a real pain in the neck.