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Post menopause, it can be more difficult for women to keep the weight and health problems at bay. There’s also a higher risk at this time to enter a spiral that can negatively affect a woman’s ability to maintain an independent and healthy, high-quality lifestyle throughout her lifespan. Beat it by putting on your dancing shoes…

Did you know that for every year you live past 65, the number of people in your age group living with dementia doubles? Before you get too worried, you should know researchers have proven it’s possible to keep your brain healthy longer. In fact, certain activities can help you delay Alzheimer’s and dementia for an additional five years.

If you snore so loudly you wake up your sleep partner, and even yourself, sleep apnea could be to blame. But sleep apnea is a much bigger worry than just snoring. While that may not surprise you, a sneaky culprit behind sleep apnea just might, as well as the fact that it could leave you vulnerable to high blood pressure and the dangers that come with it.

Alcohol — is it good or bad for you? With consumption increasing due to the pandemic, it’s a good time to answer that question. It’s true that certain kinds of alcohol, like red wine, have some health benefits. But more and more research indicates the risks of drinking alcohol far outweigh the benefits, especially when it comes to cancer…

A huge amount of overwhelmingly positive research has surfaced in the last few years about coffee’s health benefits, including longevity and nootropic effects. But researchers down under have found a big problem with coffee that can lead to brain shrinkage, stroke and dementia. Don’t worry, there’s an easy way around it…

Orange juice is full of vitamin C which supports the immune system by increasing production of white blood cells that are on the front lines. But there’s more going on behind the scenes. Along with other nutrients, new research shows this old-fashioned remedy gets to the core of what leaves your body defenseless in the face of infection.

Whether you have celiac disease or an intolerance, gluten can send your world spinning out of control, leaving you in pain and dealing with miserable digestive issues. That’s why you avoid it like the plague. Unfortunately, that’s gotten harder. If you’ve suspected your favorite gluten-free products may not be what they claim, here’s why…

Do you have any of the following symptoms? Obesity, belly weight, high cholesterol, blood pressure or blood sugar? If the answer is yes to any of these, you have metabolic syndrome. When your metabolism is altered, it dramatically increases your risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

You have high blood pressure. You do all the right things and your doctor has you on handfuls of medications. Yet, when the nurse checks your blood pressure, the numbers remain stubbornly above the 140/90 threshold. If this sounds familiar, you’re suffering from what’s known as resistant hypertension. And research suggests you are far from alone…

Considering the risks of some medical treatments for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis — topical steroids that raise blood pressure and expensive biologics — the possibility of living symptom-free with simple dietary changes is a game-changer. But that’s just what happened when scientists put the standard American diet to the test against foods that heal instead of harm…

It’s no secret that every day we’re exposed to hundreds, if not thousands of chemicals. And though most chemicals are meant to improve our lives in some way, you may be shocked to learn almost 300 common household chemicals, likely lurking in your home right now, have been found to increase hormone levels to fuel breast cancer…

Cannabis has been approved for medical uses including epilepsy, and research is ongoing into how it can help cancer patients and people with Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and more. But how does it stack up against other kinds of proven natural relief for difficult-to-treat migraine pain?

Protein is vital to your health. Getting enough in your diet from healthy sources is important to prolong the lifespan of your cells and encourage their renewal — a process that slows down as we age. Here’s three ways protein enriches your life and how to be sure you’re feeding your body the amount it needs…

There are all kinds of tips for keeping your brain sharp as you age, from memory games to meditation to learning new subjects or taking up new hobbies. And we can’t forget sufficient exercise and sleep. But there’s an easier way to improve one of the biggest contributors of age-related cognitive decline… blood flow to the brain.

Leaky gut is hotly debated within the medical community. While opinions may differ on what it is, causes and treatments, all sides agree irritable bowel syndrome, stomach pain, bloating and GERD are on the rise. Worse, the effects of leaky gut can lead to chronic illness if you don’t address it before the damage spreads from your gut throughout your entire body.

From neurological diseases to depression and blood pressure, vitamin D is the golden child for fighting off health problems that often increase with age. The vitamin even took the spotlight during the pandemic. Now, more evidence is mounting to show that more vitamin D in your life matters against colon cancer.

It’s no secret that medical device manufacturers aren’t always truthful about the safety or track record of their products. But now, we also know that thousands of deaths that could be related to these devices are being hidden thanks to a loophole in a system designed to protect them, instead of us…

Decades of research have revealed that, while acute inflammation can help you heal from injuries and fight infection, chronic inflammation is a recognized component of some of our most threatening health problems. But one type of food can combat inflammation and help keep your body from becoming a disease magnet…

Multiple sclerosis can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be managed through both medication and more holistic means. Researchers are continuing to learn about the disease and different ways to fight it — one method that holds real promise involves feeding the gut microbiome the right stuff….

Research is suggesting that statins may provide an edge over cancer. But are statins wonder drugs? 40 million Americans take them every day, but heart disease is still winning. 655,000 Americans die from heart disease each year. Not to mention the other associated disease risks. Will conquering cancer make this drug shine?

There’s one habit that’s good for your heart, your lungs, your weight and your brainpower. Research has also shown it’s the best way to avoid cancer, especially hormone-driven cancers like breast cancer. Now, it’s been shown to not only lower the risk but also slow the growth of the third-leading cause of cancer deaths in the US.

There’s been a lot of confusion about whether soy is good or bad for our well-being. What researchers are discovering is that whole soy foods can actually support brain and heart health. More good news? They may also relieve a particularly irritating symptom of menopause that’s proven especially difficult to manage…

You may know about the negative effects of blue light on your health. The light that is emitted from screens like your television, tablet or smartphone has been proven to steal sleep, increase cancer risk and even accelerate aging. Now researchers have found if you seem to be gaining weight or are having a hard time losing it, you can blame blue light from these devices as well…

Have you noticed how some people can sweat buckets and smell like rain… but others? Let’s just say you wouldn’t want to sit next to them in a crowded room for long. Despite playground taunts, some of us aren’t born stinkier. It comes down to what’s causing you to sweat…

Overactive bladder (OAB) is just what it sounds like: A condition that causes the sudden and frequent urge to urinate. OAB isn’t uncommon, affecting 16 percent of men and 33 percent of women. The risk for OAB increases with age, but you shouldn’t consider it to be just an inevitable consequence of aging. If you’re experiencing problems, consider these common causes…

Omega-3 fatty acids — do they really help your heart? Or do they have no impact — or worse, a negative effect — on heart health? These are questions researchers have been trying to answer for the past few years. What did the latest meta-analysis involving almost 150,000 participants find? The evidence just keeps stacking up…

When it comes to keeping all your bodily systems healthy, the fact that refined grains are “out” and whole grains are “in” is no longer new news. But it turns out, there are very specific benefits for older adults on five major risk factors for heart disease, including waist size…

With more and more people developing chronic pain conditions, efforts are being made to find better pain management tools. This is especially important in managing fibromyalgia pain since many existing pain medications offer little relief. Luckily, this natural supplement is proving quite effective in treating the pain associated with fibromyalgia…

While many of us start out with perfect visual acuity — that 20/20 vision score based on how far down you can read letters on the eye chart — it starts going in the opposite direction (up to where the letters get bigger and bigger) typically with age. But we may have found the best way to impress your optometrist at your next visit…

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the US. And lifestyle factors play a major role. We’ve long known that red meat and colon cancer can go hand-in-hand, but there have been many questions as to why. Answers have now been found in the DNA of colon cancer cells.

Above everything else I do to stay healthy and fit at 55, sleep is the foundation of my overall wellness program. Without a good night’s sleep, everything else falls apart. So I’ve been experimenting with alternative methods and some tried and true. Here’s what I’ve found…

Nowadays, there’s a lot of buzz about exotic super fruits that pack a powerful nutritional punch and serious disease-fighting benefits. But what about those ordinary old fruits we’ve been eating all our lives? Turns out one of those can save your eyesight…

It’s a meeting of the minds between two diets you’ve probably heard of — the paleo diet and the vegan diet. That probably sounds really strange since they’re pretty much at opposite ends of the diet world spectrum. But here’s why it may be the best of both worlds…

Research shows that environmental factors like chemicals and toxins in your food, water and environment can contribute to a disease like diabetes. In fact, there’s one environmental factor that could almost make type 2 diabetes an air-borne disease…

There’s a good reason the pomegranate has been revered for so long: It holds more healing power than any other fruit out there. Here are five reasons you should be eating more of them, starting with your blood pressure…

There really is a pill that has the potential to prevent the trifecta of age-related diseases — heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s. And it’s something you probably have in your medicine chest right now — aspirin. But is it worth the risk?

Acute inflammation, the kind you experience when you have an injury, is the pathway to healing. The swelling and redness is your immune response repairing the damage. Chronic inflammation, however, sets your body up for disease. How can you tell if it’s making your sick?

Old habits die hard. That’s why a lot of people are still using non-stick pans. But it’s time to set the record straight. Not only are you cooking up cancer but cholesterol, liver inflammation and thyroid problems, too!

Most people fall into two major camps when it comes to pet ownership: cat people or dog people. But dogs inspire a dynamic that carries with it very real perks for both physical and mental health. Here are 7 proven ways that having a dog can make life better…

Nutrient deficiencies plague us as we age. And, coincidentally, the majority of people who suffer with tinnitus are — you guessed it — older. In fact, tinnitus peaks around the ages of 60 to 69. All you need is a nutrient boost and this little trick to feel better…

Research has repeatedly shown that a diet centered around a variety of fruits and vegetables has the power to both prevent many types of cancer and to slow or stop the process of metastasis once cancer is present. Get started with these powerful nutrients…

The Environmental Working Group, revealed that most meat on supermarket shelves has a hidden ingredient that can seriously harm your health — antibiotic resistant superbugs. Take these steps to protect yourself…

Instead of eating nutritious, home-cooked meals, I’ve been ordering out more due to my busy summer schedule. And, I can feel it! That’s because the food you eat can literally make you hurt. If you’re having some unexplained pain, here are seven foods that could be at fault…

Every year, about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Some seem to come out of the blue, with no warning or risk factors. Others, though, are like time bombs just waiting to blow, especially if your genes increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. But you can beat it…

Anyone concerned with the environment uses cloth dish towels, not paper. There’s just one problem: dish towels are hotbeds of disease-causing germs. So, how do you keep your kitchen sanitary without contributing to the destruction of the planet — and your health?

What the heck is silicon? Most of us only know it as material used to make computer chips (think silicon valley), or the element in makeup that makes it go on smoothly. Let’s take a look at this overlooked trace mineral and its vital role in your health….

Recent reports trying to discredit supplements cause confusion among consumers by ignoring the more robust clinical data in this field – data that demonstrates the protective benefits of high quality vitamin supplements. Who can you believe?

HDL cholesterol in your bloodstream gradually declines with age. And less HDL cholesterol is tied to frailty, worse muscle strength and poor physical performance as you age. So, you want more HDL around to age better. Here’s an easy way to get it…

Heart disease you knew, but erectile dysfunction, too? If you’re living with poor oral health, it’s only a matter of time before your health suffers something catastrophic. Is that toothpaste from your local drugstore the answer? Only to make matters worse…

Most people looking for relief from back pain believe they only have two options: surgery and addictive pain medication. At least that’s all their doctor offers. Low back pain can bring you to your knees but you don’t have to crawl in for surgery or pop that pain pill. Natural pain relief can be found…

How is it that the FDA approves virtually untested drugs, while at the same time does everything in its power to block you from taking advantage of safe, natural alternatives? It’s a double standard that resulted in hundreds of deaths from this one drug…

When you’re getting your daily walk in, do other people beat you by laps around the track or the block? No big deal, right? As long as you’re walking and getting exercise, it doesn’t matter how fast you go. Not quite. It make a huge difference…

Nootropics — also known as “smart drugs” — are natural and synthetic substances people take to improve their cognitive abilities. Here are a few proven nootropics that could boost your brain power and make you feel limitless (or close to it.)

Heart problems run in my family and high blood pressure is just the beginning. So today I’d like to share with you a simple program I follow that has helped me naturally keep my blood pressure numbers where they should be…

More and more bacteria have stopped responding to the drugs that once seemed to work wonders. But things seem to be coming full-circle: scientists are revisiting an innovative, drug-free therapy that fell into obscurity close to a century ago, with some amazing results…

I struggled with my weight for a lot of years. Until finally I found something that worked for me. Something that didn’t require me to count calories, exercise until I dropped or take any medications. And the effect on blood pressure is a big bonus…

Breathing polluted air increases your risk of a lot of serious diseases, like heart attacks, stroke, dementia and more. But even though the effects of air pollution may feel totally out of your control, there is something you can do to protect yourself…

Using red light therapy to boost testosterone levels is one of many “biohacks” circulating around the internet at the moment promising to restore your energy and sexual health to your former years. Does that mean you should try it?

Sleep. Get too little and your health suffers. Get too much and your health suffers. Hit your sleep sweet spot and you feel great and are less likely to get sick and fat. Where do you fall on the sleep spectrum? If you’re not sure, here’s what you need to know to figure it out…

Disease only sets in when your natural (and powerful) defense mechanisms are finally overwhelmed. Understanding these four fundamentals at the root of disease is the first step in turning your personal health journey around…