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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…

While most men with prostate cancer recover completely, the outlook is grim for the handful diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease. But research has identified three molecules — and the foods they come from — showing that the place to start to change your fate is your gut…

There’s growing evidence that many of the worst and most chronic diseases, including coronary artery disease, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s may be riding the same steed: inflammation. But there’s a simple, non-medicated fix that works so well at dousing it, you can see the proof in your blood work…

Some experts have said that at least 31 percent of the cardiovascular disease burden in the world could be avoided if environmental pollutants were eliminated. So when researchers looked at the association between toxic heavy metals and the body’s major arteries, they were shocked, but not surprised…

Hardening of the arteries is a dangerous factor that can increase a person’s risk for stroke. It’s associated with chronic inflammation that damages blood vessels and hinders self-repair from mechanisms called resolvins. That’s where omega-3s come into the picture…

Fatty liver disease isn’t new. What is new is learning its impact on metabolic health is so strong it’s now called Metabolic-associated liver disease, and that with every breath you take, you’re increasing your odds of the most common indication for liver transplantation. Start here to reduce your risks…

Are you a label reader? Do you review the fat content of almost every product before adding it to your grocery cart? We’re not judging but we do want to share some new evidence that will blow all your concerns about saturated fats and heart trouble out of the water — and make life easier…

Even though a small portion of breast cancers are genetic, a whopping 85 percent of women diagnosed have absolutely no family history. That means it can come out of no where. Thanks to research, there are a number of ways to reduce that risk…

There are a variety of reasons older adults can lose independence. But mainly, it comes down to a loss of physical mobility or a loss of cognitive ability. If the gym’s not for you, try this fun way to lower your risk of losing your independence from either of these causes…

More than 30 million people take NSAID pain relievers daily. The problem is, a lot of these same people also take a popular antidepressnt. If you’re one of them, you should know about the increased risk for brain and gastrointestinal bleeding this combination can cause….

If you’ve switched to juice to cut down on sugary soft drinks, you need to heed this warning: 45 different fruit juice brands have tested positive for measurable amounts of arsenic, cadmium and lead. Are you drinking one of them? If so, do these things now…

When is a persistent sore throat or hoarseness, along with earache and maybe problems swallowing, something to be concerned about? If it’s your allergies, you’re probably thinking hardly ever. But this combination mimics symptoms of a common head and neck cancer, too.

If you knew right now that you were going to get Alzheimer’s in the next 20 years, what would you do to change your destiny? Would you exercise more? Eat better? Try kirtan kriya meditation? All the above?

When was the last time you had a good cry? For me, it was just the other day. When it was over, boy, did I feel good! Why? It turns out there’s science behind what tears do for your emotional well-being as well as your physical health…

Here are five “go-to” smoothies that I’ve tried and enjoyed, in no particular order. They all contain a wealth of fruits and veggies and are geared to boosting nutrients that science says helps decrease your risk of a host of diseases…

Science hasn’t found a lot to offer that works across the board to diminish menopause symptoms, like hot flashes and night sweats. But it may have found a way for menopausal women to overcome one dangerous symptom it certainly creates in their lives…

It’s estimated that 35 percent of us suffer from metabolic syndrome, a serious condition associated with everything from heart disease to fatty liver disease to type 2 diabetes… even dementia. But getting more of an important nutrient could be your first step to defeating it.

It’s among the most frequently used weed-killing chemicals polluting our drinking water. Among it’s dangers, we can now add “fertility killer.” But if you think fertility isn’t an issue that impacts you directly, you should understand how it shortens men’s lives…

Is everyone you know following the paleo diet to lose weight and gain health? Maybe you are, too. But there’s still skepticism about whether the caveman lifestyle really works. So to find out, scientists went to some real, live modern-day cavemen, and guess what they found?

In some parts of the world, belching might be considered a high compliment. But in the United States, well, it’s a real faux pas.The occasional burp can be embarrassing, but if it happens regularly, and often, it could be a sign of more serious concerns…

If you spend time with an elderly relative or act as a caregiver, you know how those little signs their cognition is slipping can be cause for concern. But some seniors who appear to be headed down the path of dementia, are actually suffering from something totally treatable.

No matter what diet you’re following, there’s one type of food that’s always on the no-no list — fried food. But how “dangerous” is fried food, really? What’s the true price of gliding through the KFC drive-thru and scarfing down a few chicken legs?

Many people are unaware of just how many drugs there are to control blood pressure. That’s because if the first line drugs don’t work for you, the system is set up to get you on the next one. And that can lead you to a different and scarier disease threat…

Who doesn’t love essential oils? But if you’re male and use peppermint oil to ease a headache, lavender oil to relieve anxiety or tea tree oil to clear your skin, listen up… any potent substance that can make significant changes to your body comes with a risk of side effects…

Poor posture may seem harmless but the truth is that it compresses your neck and not only cause headaches, fatigue, muscle pain, and problems concentrating, but over time it can actually damage the vertebrae in your neck. And it’s happening at your computer…

As I get older, my ability to remember things is changing, and not for the better. This shift is in no way debilitating, thank goodness… just annoying. So I was thrilled to find these fun exercises to strengthen my memory, and hope you will be, too…

Most men would like to boost their performance in the bedroom. Many men are tempted to turn to the little blue pill for help, but they could slash the chance of erectile dysfunction by a whopping 40 percent just by including plenty this oil in their diet.

Despite decades of research, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s dementia. That doesn’t mean all hope is lost to avoid this devastating disease. Current medications, at best, may slow the rate of disease progression. So, shouldn’t we consider natural options that may do the same, or better? Let me share them with you…

Disease-causing chemicals are in our water, food, clothing, make-up, furniture — pretty much everything we encounter daily. We’re told they’e safe, but they’re making people sick. Case in point? This one raises your risk of two devastating chronic diseases…

For years I struggled with digestive disorders. I tried elimination diets and finally found my problem was gluten. So I gave up grains. But still, certain foods, like beans, disagreed with me in a big way, and I mean more than gas. The reason why has been quite an eye opener…

The way you breath can increase or reduce stress and anxiety, effect the beating speed of your heart and the oxygenation of your blood supply — all things that impact your health. Here are 4 times you should pay attention to how you’re breathing…

Right now, there aren’t many hopeful treatments for Alzheimer’s. Current drugs have minimal benefits and loads of side effects, including diarrhea. But research shows how you can  encourage your brain to release a hormone that could be the answer we’ve all been waiting for.

You wouldn’t eat food with cancer-causing chemicals in it, would you? Lucky for us, we have a government agency to warn us about such dangers. That is, when this government watchdog isn’t siding with the chemical producers, rather than with us, the consumer.

It happens to all of us at some point… we throw out our backs. Or need surgery. Or break a leg. Or come down with a virus. And we’re couch-bound for weeks or months. In that time, your muscle mass can deteriorate fast, unless you’re getting plenty of this essential fatty acid…

Now, I’m all for taking good care of yourself. But sometimes our basic hygiene habits can backfire on us… That’s because many of the modern products we use in our daily hygiene rituals contain chemical ingredients that harm us rather than clean us.

MSG is an artificial flavor enhancer that is derived from glutamate, an amino acid produced by our bodies naturally. It creates a magical taste sensation in Chinese-American food, but adulterating this formerly natural substance does some pretty nasty things to your health.

Bipolar disorder can derail a person’s life. Most people need medication to get their serious symptoms in check and their life back on track. But two natural approaches shown to improve bipolar symptoms are making life better for people facing this challenge.