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If you live with a chronic pain condition like fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis or TMJ, you know how difficult it can be to get relief. Worse, even, is getting your doctor to listen to you without thinking he believes the pain is all in your head. But researchers now have proof where this pain comes from…

There really isn’t much doubt that the standard American diet is killing a lot of us slowly. And some, very quickly. And, as if this weren’t bad enough, these dietary choices are killing our planet at the same time. But the planetary health diet could solve all of these problems. Good news is that it’s pretty flexible…

Sometimes, caffeine makes you feel like Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic… king of the world! But drink too much, and you get anxious, jittery and it feels like your heart’s beating out of your chest. It’s common knowledge that coffee increases heart rate. But how does a daily cup impact your ticker over the long term?

Did you start the year with lofty fitness goals but slip back to your old, sedentary habits? Come January, you may find yourself filled with regret that you let another year slip by. You’ve still got six months — and luckily, the researchers at University of British Columbia found a way to make exercise easier…

Been told you need a statin and questioning whether it’s the right step for you? You’re not alone: According to the Mayo Clinic Proceedings every man over 65 and every woman over 70 qualifies to be on statin drugs. But should everyone take a drug just because they reach a certain age? This doc says no…

By the time the warning signs of elevated blood sugar show up, the damage has often been progressing silently for years. That’s a shame considering diabetes can be prevented, even reversed. What if more people at-risk could be identified sooner to prevent diabetes and its deadly complications?

Damaged or dead brain stem cells are never a good thing. They’re the cells that repair your brain tissue. In fact, fewer brain stem cells mean more brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. And there’s a popular habit that does just this…

More than three million US adults live with irritable bowel disease from either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, and the toll can be devastating. But there’s new hope… A case study found that just giving up foods that most Americans eat in excess led to complete disease remission.

If you’re a pet owner, you probably know there are certain foods and plants that can kill your dog or cat if they swallow them. And, if you’re a parent, you definitely have a list of foods that your child should never eat. But as a healthy adult, there are also foods that are surprisingly toxic to you. Avoid these 10…

You’ve probably heard for decades that antioxidants reduce cancer risk because they counteract free radicals and prevent DNA damage. But what if the antioxidant-cancer relationship wasn’t as straightforward as it seems? What if sometimes antioxidants fought cancer… and other times they fueled it?

Excess iron can reduce your risk of high cholesterol… which is great. That means it could help prevent heart disease and strokes. But this benefit comes with some baggage… Too much increases your risk of some potentially dangerous skin infections. So how do you get just enough?

I’ve read conflicting information about the safety of artificial sweeteners. Still, I have always told my patients that diet sodas are worse for them than anything. Let me share why I still say this, and which fake sweeteners you should always avoid based on what the science shows about their safety. 

Age is one of the most accurate risk factors for death. An 80-year-old has a much higher risk of dying than a 30-year-old. We all know that. It’s just the way nature works. But did you know there’s a factor that predicts longevity better than age? And if you know it, you can dial it back…

When a medical device, procedure or drug is found to be no better than previous alternatives or even dangerous, it becomes known as a “medical reversal,” and may be taken off market. But how does an inferior treatment pass muster in the first place? I’m all for do-overs, but not when lives hang in the balance…

Whenever I try to stop eating added sugar, I fail. After a few weeks of doing without the sweet stuff, I decide to reward myself. That’s when my resolve crumbles faster than the delicious brown sugar and oatmeal topping on my apple crisp. But there’s hope for me (and you, too, if you share my angst) on the horizon…

You might already have Amazon’s Alexa in your house — at least have seen the TV commercials. The technology is helpful for everything from making phone calls and turning on our lights to discovering a new recipe and keeping up to date on the latest news. But Alexa may be good for more than just making your life easier… it could save your life too.

Seniors represent a growing population at special risk of cancer. In fact, more than two-thirds of all new cancers are diagnosed in adults age 60 and up. That means of all the cancer diagnoses that will occur this year, over 67 percent will be in in people over 60.

Eating an entire bag of your favorite chips may not seem like a big deal.. especially if stress is driving your actions. You deserve these guilty pleasures, right? But if you’re social distancing and dealing with anxiety, the detrimental effects of stress eating is the last thing you need…

I’m all about thinking age-positive… I don’t think older people are senile and feeble. I don’t freak out about every fine line or gray hair. And I absolutely hate when anyone tries to put you in a box based on your age… whether you’re 30, 60 or 90. That being said, I want to age as best I can.

It makes continental breakfasts bearable. Plus, it’s just an all-around good snack in a pinch (ask Jerry Seinfeld). And it’s fortified. But there is a serious problem with our cereal that goes beyond its sugar, carb or grain content… Too many popular cereals are chock-full of a health-compromising chemical.

One of the common characteristics of people who live long well is that they move their bodies every day. And there are many documented benefits of a regular fitness routine, including decreasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. But there are other benefits that may surprise you…

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease caused by an autoimmune dysfunction. Now, though, thanks to a new study, there might be an effective way for at least some people living with psoriasis to find relief. In fact, it worked for me years before this research made the connection…

Science has studied traditional diets and found proof they work to keep minds sharp, bodies active and hearts healthy. So, which one is the best for you? To help you decide, here are four diets from different parts of the world and one thing that makes any of them work better for wellness…

People use Atkins, Keto, Paleo and other low-carb diets to improve their metabolic health. The question is… why are these diets so dang beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes? Well, that’s the interesting part. So is finding that you may not have to cut as many carbs as you think.

Parkinson’s treatment has traditionally been focused on improving the motor symptoms of the disease first by replacing dopamine, a neurotransmitter. But what if we could predict Parkinson’s, and start treating it before any symptoms ever appeared? Scientists are on to something…

Overcoming cancer is a major triumph. It’s like climbing Mount Everest or swimming across the Pacific Ocean. Nothing else you do in life will ever compare, because you faced death head on and beat it. But here’s the thing… Chronic pain is one of the most common but least talked about side effects of cancer.

The most microbe-ridden thing in your kitchen is the one thing that’s supposed to be making things cleaner and more sanitary. It’s a hidden world of 5.5 trillion microbes that can make you sick. Fortunately, there are “workarounds” that can purge this repository of germs, if you change your habits just a bit…

Refined sugar has a bad rap. It has no micronutrients and the more refined sugar foods you consume, the faster diseases develop. Thankfully, there are better sweeteners to choose from that actually have nutritional value in contrast to the empty-calorie high glycemic ones…  

People who regularly get less than seven to eight hours of shut-eye each night are at higher risk of heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, stroke, and even dementia. But there’s one more sleep factor that can compound that damage if you don’t control it…

If you’re someone who lives with pain, you’re probably always looking for effective ways to control it. But most pain medicines aren’t always safe. What if you could find something that would relieve your pain gently and safely, relax you and offer other health benefits at the same time?

Ask yourself: Is it mere coincidence that of these five cancers, four of them are the most diagnosed and often deadliest? Not when you consider that your own body has been pushed into a vulnerable state where these cancers can grow.

Dynamic warm ups are a challenging way to begin any exercise or fitness routine. And when there is a series of them that you can do, they often can replace the traditional workout, becoming a warm-up and workout at the same time.

Exercise isn’t just important for helping ward off heart disease, depression, stroke and diabetes, or for keeping your body flexible, toned and strong. It has a similar effect on your brain. In fact, there’s a lot of evidence that the RIGHT kind of exercise actually makes your brain younger.

Suddenly and without warning you get an attack of sneezing, choking, coughing, wheezing … these days, there doesn’t have to be anything medically wrong with you for this to happen. All you have to do is get a whiff of “fragrance.”

It may seem like a sugary fruit you wouldn’t want to eat if you have blood sugar problems… but eating a bunch can reduce inflammation and improve your heart health if you have metabolic disease or even diabetes.

Lack of sleep could have a deadly effect on both men and women. According to researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, sleeping fewer hours increases the risk for aggressive breast cancer in certain women.

Weight loss is a very difficult thing. What’s more, being overweight or obese can make exercising extremity difficult, which can lead to a host of serious health conditions including metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression, chronic pain and premature death.

Wrinkles, roughness, sagging, discoloration… the sun is healthy for you, but overexposure can be rough on the skin if you’re not careful. Can anything help? Nature’s answer is a resounding yes.

If your home is anything like mine, there’s always a debate about food expiration dates. When I grew up, my mom kept things around for a long time. But for me, I refuse to eat anything on or after the date printed on its package.

We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat.” But in today’s food industry it’s no longer enough just to watch what you eat. You’ve got to go beyond “beef — it’s what’s for dinner” to “what did your beef have for dinner” to reap the biggest benefit from the top of the food chain.

Swallowing is a common, and essential, function. But add a sore throat to the mix and each bite of food becomes an intensely uncomfortable experience. Sometimes the pain can be so intense we actively try to stop swallowing.

Lots of foods contain naturally-occurring disease-fighting compounds. The trick however, for most of these superfoods, is getting enough of these nutrients into your body to reap the benefits.

Its earthy flavor can definitely be an acquired taste. But if you’re trying to get back into shape — especially following a heart-related scare — it’s a flavor you’ll quickly learn tastes a lot like relief mixed with a powerful dash of get-up-and-go.

Carbonated soft drinks are a habit that’s hard to kick. The manufacturers make sure they’re everywhere so you can just grab one and go.

Some intestinal diseases don’t cause any pain. That doesn’t mean they’re not causing damage. And you should know the signs because these sneaky and dangerous conditions are connected to many other chronic diseases.

Scientists have engineered T-cells to identify, memorize and attack tumor cells. That means a costly drug may be developed soon. But you can increase the cancer-killing effectiveness of your own T-cells starting right now.

For heart health, it’s best to keep your cholesterol low, your weight low and your fiber consumption high to reduce your risk of heart disease. And the good news is — there is one fruit that can help you do all that and more…

If not for a disgruntled former employee of a cheese company who turned whistleblower, many Americans would have never learned that it’s not at all uncommon to find wood pulp in your food.

Advanced dynamic warm-ups are great to do before any exercise routine, even walking or biking. They warm up the body while moving it dynamically, to increase blood flow, stretch muscles, and loosen joints all in an effort to get you ready to exercise while reducing risk of injury.

If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and the way to your heart is though the bedroom, then the way to satisfy both is also through his stomach. You can help your husband achieve a stronger sex drive and better sexual performance by feeding him the right foods.

Can you imagine a world without chocolate? Is chocolate just an illusion? Do we really know what the delicious flavor of chocolate is? Researchers have analyzed the mouth-watering taste and smell of cocoa and discovered the supposedly well-known flavor of chocolate is…

Don’t get me wrong, I like a drink as much as the next guy, but I’m not 20 anymore and the 50ish-year-old me doesn’t process alcohol like it used to. There are also some serious health consequences of alcohol that specifically affect middle-aged guys that I want to avoid, and you may too…

Over the past two decades the U.S. has experienced an epidemic of obesity and obesity related disease. And we’re finding that a good portion of the most commonly prescribed drugs are related to syndrome x, which is linked to obesity. The symptoms of syndrome x include…

Most Americans don’t know that most chronic diseases begin from what we put into our body and how well it is processed to exit the body. It’s time we get back to these critical, but simple, laws of health, and learn why a healthy bowel is critical to nearly all other aspects of real health.

For centuries, man has been searching for a fountain of youth to provide relief from the ill-effects of aging. Sadly, we’re no closer to finding it but research reveals there may be a less whimsical alternative gathering dust in your pantry right now — in a can of…

When it comes to essential oils, practical and anecdotal uses are those that can be relied upon to deliver the best results. And so it is with one of the most powerful and versatile oils available, frankincense.

There is an ancient and well known mind-body practice which is now proving successful in physically repairing DNA damage while restoring peace of mind at the same time. What is this practice?

For years I was unable to eliminate the one food I suspected contributed greatly to my face rash, dandruff, and low back pain. Whenever I would open the fridge or cupboard, there it would be calling me… seems I simply could not live without it, despite its negative effects…

Pain unnerves us. It hurts. And we want to know why. Some types of pain frighten us, like chest pain. Other types are more common and we tend to put off looking into their causes, at least until we are very uncomfortable. Abdominal pain often falls into that latter category.

The evidence on healthy heat is so powerful that researchers think it can help the body rid itself of toxins, reduce inflammation and even ward off cancer and heart disease. Grab a tall glass of water and get ready to sweat…