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The reality is that we talk to ourselves all the time, and the messages we give ourselves have a profound impact on our health and well-being. Here’s how you can improve your “inner dialogue” and make it work for you.

Evidence continues to stack up that adding more plant-based foods to your diet is powerfully beneficial to your health. Skeptical? Check out these 7 steps to more plants and fewer blood clots…

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss for people over 60. No known therapy has yet been shown to impact early stages of AMD. That’s why when it comes to keeping your vision, prevention is key — and this fruit is a must…

Few pregnancy symptoms are as challenging as morning sickness. No one really knows what causes it, which makes it tough to find an effective treatment. But researchers have zeroed in on some clues that could make the first trimester much more pleasant…

While your dermatologist will tell you to avoid spending too much time in the sun in order to decrease your risk of skin cancer, research is stacking up that sunlight offers big benefits to your health — especially for women. In fact, the more, the better…

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide. And one risk factor we feel we can do little about is pollution. So-called “safe” levels have been linked to everything from Afib to heart failure, but waiting on experts to fix this problem could be too late. Here’s what you need to know to lower your risks…

Researchers trying to unravel the many long-term symptoms of COVID-19 keep finding new ones to add to the list. Now, they’ve discovered the illness can cause the dangerous depletion of the body’s “master antioxidant,” leading to a host of unwanted health effects…

Listening to music you’ve loved all your life can do more than make you feel good. People experiencing mild cognitive impairment or even early-stage Alzheimer’s symptoms can listen to music and re-shape their brains to prevent a progression. But not just any music will do…

Trehalose is used to sweeten and extend the shelf life of products, It’s in in everything from gum to nutrition bars. But when you eat foods with trehalose, it’s like scattering birdseed to attract birds to your yard. Except in this case, you’re feeding deadly bacteria and inviting it to thrive in your gut.

High blood pressure. High cholesterol. Diabetes. These are all major risk factors for heart disease. But more and more research is pointing to another candidate that may be a bigger trigger for heart attack than any of these well-known factors.

The mouth can be a gateway for all kinds of viruses, including the one that causes COVID-19. And now, researchers have discovered how keeping your mouth healthy can help defend against these viruses — and how letting your oral health lapse can reduce that protection…

Wearing face masks hasn’t gotten easier. Some of us experience skin rashes. They make our noses itch. And it feels like it’s harder to breathe. But if you wear glasses you have to deal with another problem: foggy glasses. And people are reaching for a solution that can lead to impaired thyroid and immune function down the road…

It’s no secret that olive oil is a heart-healthy alternative. But the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health says it can do even more. How do they know? They followed 92,000 people for 28 years and the results are too good to pass up…

Until about a decade ago, scientists believed we had a finite number of brain cells that could not be replaced, and that, over time, we continue to lose those brain cells. We now understand they can, in fact, regenerate themselves — and have identified the most significant source of their destruction…

It never hurts to take extra precaution, especially when it comes to the flu. And we have an new reason too, that surprisingly isn’t due to COVID-19. It has to do with common medications found to amplify or dampen how your body reacts to a flu infection.

With the global incidence of dementia expected to double every 20 years, combatting cognitive decline has become serious business for researchers. If you’re ready to get just as serious, they’ve found a simple step to grow your white matter day by day.

Cannabis has been making big news for its health potential over the last few years. So much so, it’s practically mainstream. However, despite all the interest, there may be a catch… or two or three to know before you decide if it’s for you or not.

The “long COVID” phenomenon has been somewhat poorly understood. But researchers are starting to unravel the mysteries surrounding long-haul symptoms that persist months after infection, as well as finding you could be in for a long haul even if your bout with COVID-19 wasn’t that severe…

It’s always a good thing to include fruit in your diet. Most of us don’t eat enough of it, but now we’ve certainly got more reason to — especially when it comes to grapes and the special effect they have on gut bacteria.

We often forget that Mother Nature’s medicine cabinet often holds the answer to so many of the illnesses that we suffer from. The latest: two popular Italian herbs that could go from farm to table to cancer treatment…

We tend to see phytic acid as something to avoid because of its reputation as an antinutrient. But this plant-based substance isn’t all bad. In fact, it has some health benefits that could offset its potential for causing mineral deficiencies. So let’s dig into the conundrum…

Chronic inflammation is linked to a host of problems, from obesity to autoimmune conditions to depression. So researchers are exploring ways to directly target inflammation in people at risk. It turns out a long-used ancient anti-inflammatory spice could help with these modern-day problems…

The connection between gum disease and more serious health problems is no secret. But recent large-scale research has painted a more comprehensive picture, and it’s not pretty. It’s time to stop thinking of the mouth as an independent system of its own…

If you’ve cracked open a magazine or gotten online, you’ve seen lots of terms you might chalk up to New Age fads or practices, like “self-care” and “mindfulness.” News flash: beyond helping with stress, one specific practice made improvements to women’s hearts that could be seen in their arteries…

Insulin resistance is when a body’s response to the hormone insulin is impaired and glucose in the blood cannot be used for energy. The next step is usually diabetes. Beans and legumes are great for people with insulin resistance, but black beans just may take the cake…

Chronic pain is a fact of life for over 20 percent of adults. And if you’re part of that one in five, you know just how much of an impact that pain can have on your ability to work, play and simply enjoy your life. But what if you could learn to “reframe your pain” to better manage it? Pain science says it works.

Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. Many health conditions can increase risk for stroke including high blood pressure and diabetes, but when researchers looked closer, they found two common things happening in the hour before a stroke that pushed those risks over the edge.

We all need a good night’s sleep. That’s a gut feeling for most people. But sometimes discomfort within the gut is what hurts our ability to get deep, restful sleep. To make matters worse, it tuns out the process can occur in reverse: Sleep disorders are believed to trigger the stomach, too…

Science has discovered how to go beyond chronological age (the number of years you’ve lived) to measure biological age (the rate at which your cells age) using epigenetic clocks. They track chemical changes in DNA that not only helps predict health but also lifespan. And they’re finding too many of us aging faster thanks to the same culprit…

Which is worse for your heart: an egg or a hot dog? Think about it. Since the amount of cholesterol in a food doesn’t always correlate with raising your cholesterol, which high cholesterol foods are the worst culprits for elevating bad cholesterol levels? The doctor says it’s these four…

Imagine weeding your garden by cutting back the stalks as low to the ground as possible, then leaving it at that. Not a very effective technique, is it? If you don’t pull out the roots, those weeds will grow back pretty quickly.

After conducting a comprehensive review of the existing science on glyphosate exposure and cancer, researchers came to a startling conclusion… There’s a clear connection between glyphosate and at least one type of cancer. And the risk is much higher than ever thought before.

Making changes to your lifestyle is just not easy, no matter how much you want to exercise more or eat better, or both, because you know those things will make a significant difference in your health and your future. But that smell…

Study after study has made the connection between cell phone use and cancer, brain damage and other diseases. So if you’re not taking the threat seriously still, time to get with the game. Find out if your phone is a bigger threat than you think, and how to avoid the danger…

You are what you eat… or, to be more precise, your cells are what you eat. And cell function affects aging and disease. But if feeling healthy and young matters to you, it’s not just what you feed your cells, but how you eat, that can supercharge your cells to protect you from premature aging and disease.

LDL plays a central role in the initiation and progression of plaque build-up. That’s why it’s the number you and your doctor are most concerned with. But plaque buildup is determined not only by LDL levels. That’s why we need to talk about cumulative LDL exposure and what it means for you…

The words dessert and diet don’t seem to go together, right? Well, the truth is there is a way to make eating dessert work for weight loss. Shocked, right? Stick with me while I lay out the details on how you can have your cake and eat it too, and lose weight, starting with four separate experiments…

Inflammation. It’s been called the root of disease. Not just heart disease either. Recent research is positing some compelling evidence that inflammation plays a role in the development of mental illness. No one’s prescribed an Advil for schizophrenia, but you should be concerned at what drug could be…

There are a lot of great things about being a woman who is past menopause, but your stroke risk isn’t one of them. In the decade after menopause, your stroke risk doubles. That’s why it’s important to find ways to get it back down. Luckily, there’s a simple way to do just that…

If you’re a women wondering if you should be using hormone replacement therapy, you might like to know there is increasing evidence regarding overwhelming health benefits, supported by research. But benefits and risks vary depending on how you’re getting your hormones…

When you’re trying to lose weight and balance your blood sugar, you must face a sad truth… Your microbiome might be working against you. Research shows that certain strains of gut bacteria can make it harder to lose weight. They can also impact the amount of sugar in your blood.

It’s been proven that our bodies have an entire system that runs on cannabinoids, the chemicals found in cannabis. Is it any wonder then that research is demonstrating the power of cannabis to curb inflammation, fight off disease and live pain-free? The plant could also be the key to defeating colon cancer…

A strong immune system is the key to warding off annual flu bugs; and there are many ways to prime your defenses, including healthy diet, supplements, exercise and stress relief. If you do get sick, these unique natural flu remedies can help speed up recovery time and relieve uncomfortable symptoms.

You may have heard the saying, “Getting old isn’t for wimps.” And, boy is it right… As you age, it seems like everything breaks down, moving gets more difficult, not to mention the likelihood that you end up with heart disease, diabetes and a host of other diseases. But do you have to?

If you’re a victim of RA, you know it can leave you exhausted, depressed and in severe pain, with joint swelling and stiffness. Even worse, when you go to your doctor for help, the likelihood of finding safe relief without miserable side effects is almost non-existent. That may be changing…

Fitness has become a lifestyle for many. But to keep feeling good, losing weight and building muscle, some turn to supplements that promise big results faster. Sometimes these supplements promise results before the science is there. Or worse, they provide results that sacrifice your health in other ways.

Last year, the National Cancer Institute delivered good news… Cancer diagnoses and deaths went down again, continuing a promising trend that’s lasted for the past 20 years or so. But there are certain cancers that bucked this trend — like prostate cancer.

Many of the cold and flu medications you take to ease your discomfort are hard on your heart. And the strain caused by the virus combined with the strain caused by these medications could be more than your heart can handle…

Chronically high levels of the stress hormone cortisol can lead to heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. Now, there’s evidence that stress can have more far-reaching effects on your body than you might have imagined.

A new study by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry has finally compared the different options available to patients suffering from jaw pain, giving us insight into what the most effective options for pain relief really are…

Not all cholesterol risk is explained by LDL cholesterol levels. It turns out there’s another factor that impacts the significance of this “bad” cholesterol, tripling your heart disease risk. You read that right. Triple.

How many times has the pharmaceutical industry scoffed at studies showing a natural cure was just as effective or more so than high-priced, side effect-ridden drugs? Too many to count, right? Big Pharma is on board with these remedies, as long as they can profit from them. And now they’ve figured out how…

Can stress cause diabetes? Isn’t that all about blood sugar? Not according to recent evidence. It seems there’s a real connection between stress, hostility, pessimism, and the onset of diabetes…

So, you’re thinking about testosterone therapy. Let’s start at the beginning and discuss the signs of low testosterone in men and women, see what makes someone a good candidate, review the potential adverse effects and see what it takes to manage replacement therapy…

I’ll never forget the first time I had a kidney stone… and if you’ve ever had one, you probably have the exact same worry I do… “Am I going to have another one? And how soon will it happen?” Luckily, a new online tool can now give you some of those important answers…

There are so many different autoimmune disorders out there, and they affect so many different body parts that it’s easy to forget that they all share a common cause… But not only that, they are becoming more common. Thankfully, there’s one food that might slay them all…

If you’re trying to eat healthier, you may have cut back on meat. And whether that means trading in your steak and burgers for salmon filets and tuna steaks, or cutting meat out altogether in favor of plant-based protein like tofu, tempeh and quinoa, watch out for this depression danger…

There are five little-known reasons the acid reflux medications you’re taking could be making you feel worse – and could put your life in danger. The dangers are so great that they’re even being highlighted by the FDA.

A misconception about ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is that it’s an inherited condition. While we still don’t know much about its causes, there’s a disturbing connection in terms of who ends up with this disease that slowly steals your ability to move, talk, and breathe…

You eat right, exercise, take your vitamins, and manage your stress. In short, you do everything right, but you walk into your doctor’s office and, bam! Suddenly you’re diagnosed with high blood pressure. Your hypertension could be tied to a mineral deficiency…