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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?

When researchers looked at the relationship between elevated blood pressure and the chance of developing dementia, the connection wasn’t as easy to pin down. But there was one finding that stood out, and that has real implications for the rest of us who want to lower our dementia risk…

Metabolic syndrome isn’t a disease of its own. It’s a collection of risk factors that significantly raise the risk of heart disease. Good news is, the risk factors are known to be modifiable. Now, thanks to research by a team of scientists at Syracuse University, we’ve got an easy and enjoyable way you can do that…

Everyone deals with back pain from time to time. Sometimes it’s caused by too much sitting, too much standing or too much lifting. But what if your back pain is ankylosing spondylitis, a condition you may have seen in headlines and wondered, “what is that?”

You know that you’re supposed to see the dentist at least once a year. But, are you following through? This might inspire you to set up that appointment you’ve been putting off: Dentists are detecting more cases of oral cancer and pre-cancer than ever before and it’s saving lives…

One diet has been shown in multiple studies to reduce the risk of heart disease, dementia, depression and cancer. Now that’s the power of food! On the other hand, another has been named the worst diet of the year. My advice for long term success? Make the best choices at every step…

Unfortunately, most workplaces are full of men who control the thermostat and they like those low numbers. Not only does this make women uncomfortable most of the time, but when women are freezing at work because the A/C is cranking, they’re at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to performance…

This post may very well be one of the easiest I’ve ever had to write. Ultra-processed foods are bad for you, but get this: When two diets were matched for things like sugar, salt and fat, eating ultra-processed foods resulted in more weight and body fat. So these are the foods to avoid…

Since IBD doesn’t strike older adults as often as the young, there’s less research on how it affects older people. But we know older adults get hit harder by IBD in several ways… In fact, people diagnosed with IBD later in life are much more likely to die early. That makes detection and treatment critical…

There’s growing evidence that green space is good for your health. In fact, being surrounded by green space reduces air pollution and has been linked to a lower risk of dying from some pretty serious diseases. This led researchers to pinpoint how much time in nature gets you the benefits…

Here’s a riddle for you: What’s white, and used in baking, but is not flour? (Hint: it’s healthier). What vegetable is purple and crunchy (it’s not cabbage)? And finally, what’s orange and makes a delicious curried soup, but is not squash? The answer: one of the unsung heroes of the vegetable world.

When your joints are painful, swollen and inflamed from a rheumatoid arthritis attack the last thing you feel like doing is putting pressure on them. But as counterintuitive as it sounds, there’s one activity that when you have RA, could be your ticket to symptom relief and even remission…

Polypharmacy is the result of a complex medical system. It’s defined as taking multiple prescribed medications with the possibility that they all may not be clinically necessary, and may, in fact, cause harm. And what you don’t know about this common “affliction” can hurt you or someone you care about…

Do you know my least favorite moment during doctor’s visits? When the doctor inflates the blood pressure cuff around my arm and it squeezes my arm super tight. It’s uncomfortable and I can’t wait until it’s over. It turns out, though, that moment of pain is worth what I gain in my brain…

Whether you’re self-conscious about your varicose veins or you don’t let a few veins get you down, you should know that varicose veins are more than a cosmetic issue. They could put you at risk for a potentially deadly health problem — blood clots.

It’s 2019 and there is still no cure for Alzheimer’s. Despite all the research, science doesn’t seem to be any closer to a cure. At least not one that can turn back the damage the disease does to one’s brain… Does that mean you’re doomed to end up with this dreaded disease? Not if you follow a few strategies…

People have tried a lot of diets over the years, but keto has to be the most restrictive. Clearly, not everyone’s cut out for it. If you feel the same way but want to find a diet that works and improves your health, I have another option for you: one that offers similar benefits with a lot more flexibility…

A new study by researchers at NYU School of Medicine is offering new hope to migraine sufferers. And what’s really amazing is that it’s not a pill. It’s not a shot. It’s not anything you have to see your doctor for to get a prescription or even a referral. It’s just a simple app you can use on your smartphone.

There was a time when giving up dairy was pretty bleak. Now, the choices are abundant. But are these milk alternatives really “milk?” What is their nutritional value, and how do they compare to dairy milk? How can you choose, and how can you be sure you’re choosing the best one for you? Here’s the skinny…

Far too many of us think that aging means getting weaker and sicker and goes hand-in-hand with poor brain function. But the truth is, those are just symptoms of unhealthy aging. New research by immunologists has just laid the secret to healthier aging at your feet…

Red meat isn’t exactly the health food du jour these days. And that’s because there’s a lot of science stacked against it. But is red meat really that bad for you? Well, I have surprising news for you: Not only is it not as bad as you’ve been led to believe, it may even help you avoid this disease…

Do you know what the perfect food is, from the vantage point of a food company? It’s the Cheeto. I mean, any food with “vanishing caloric density” that stimulates the feel-good chemicals in your brain so that your mind and your body want it again and again… Wait, are talking drug addiction, here?

Do you ever go through periods where you feel kind of “blah”? Everything’s a chore. You keep up with work, family and social commitments… but just barely. Some might call this mild depression. But the truth is, low-grade chronic inflammation has been found to kill motivation and steal happiness…

Inflammation and stress seem to be two of the most dangerous and rampant issues of our time. Inflammation is at the root of numerous medical conditions including those that affect the brain. But the key to solving inflammation and stress might be one and the same. And, it’s been found in a very surprising place…

Several normal changes that occur in our bodies as we age also change the way we react to alcohol, and what it does to us. Because of these changes, it’s easier for some seniors to develop drinking problems without even realizing it’s happening. Here’s what you should know…

Let’s say you’re at the grocery store, and you have a sudden, overwhelming craving for a big scoop of rocky road in a waffle cone. You pick up the first carton of rocky road you see and take a look at the label. It contains all sorts of stuff, but you won’t find all of it listed for good reason…

Cancer is an incredibly scary disease. It turns your body’s own cells against you until they grow out of control in a bid to steal your life. And, considering the fact that cancer is now the second leading cause of death in the U.S., far too many people are being forced to deal with the realities of the disease.

There’s a therapeutic blanket that’s gaining in popularity today that takes “security blanket” to a whole new level. Research has shown it’s good for relieving anxiety and insomnia, and for helping adults as well as children. If this sounds like something you’d like to try, here’s why and how it works…

90 percent of adults will be infected with this virus. In fact, it’s the most widespread epidemic in our country. But most people will only suffer uncomfortable outbreaks. The unlucky ones could end up with a far more dangerous issue that affects the brain. But the right bacteria can help…