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Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Is being a workaholic ruining your health?

Previous studies have shown a combination of stress and work can increase your risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In other words, being a workaholic can ruin your health. Here’s how to gauge your risk and how to turn it around.

Carolyn Gretton

How refined grains stack your odds of heart attack and stroke

It’s no news flash that refined grains like white flour are bad for your health. But while many studies on refined grains have focused on their impact on weight and blood sugar, it turns out they significantly boost our odds for heart attack or stroke. Good news: Whole grains do just the opposite.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Best drink for stroke and heart attack survivors

Even if you’ve survived a heart attack or stroke, your risk of dying prematurely increases. In fact, in the first month after a cardiac incident, risk of death skyrockets, and this risk can remain high for years. The good news: You’re a survivor, and researchers are tirelessly working on ways you can keep it that way.

Carolyn Gretton

How are ‘SuperAgers’ avoiding Alzheimer’s?

While scientists have been able to identify key markers of Alzheimer’s disease, they’re still trying to work out why some people develop the disease and others do not. Some, called ‘SuperAgers,’ even appear to be resistant. And researchers are trying to unravel their secret…

Virginia Tims-Lawson

How to keep computer vision syndrome from ruining your eyesight

It’s almost impossible to avoid a computer or digital screen, including your phone. But these modern conveniences are causing new threats to your eyesight. Here’s what you should know about computer vision syndrome, and how to avoid it when you can’t avoid a screen.

Carolyn Gretton

Overcome stress eating and improve metabolism with ‘psychobiotics’

There is a complex interplay between stress eating, obesity and the kinds of metabolic issues that can lead to type 2 diabetes. Managing all these factors usually takes multiple steps. But a team of researchers may have found an interesting shortcut involving a particular kind of “good” bacteria…

Joyce Hollman

3 ways group singing boosts our health

Choral groups may not be singing together much right now, but hopefully that will change soon. Because the emotional and physical health benefits science shows happens when we blend our voices are just too good to pass up…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The fruit that guards against sunburn, UV damage and skin cancer

We all need a little sunshine in our lives. It’s an important source of vitamin D. Get too much sun, though, and UV damage can lead to premature aging and skin cancer. But there’s a tasty way to give yourself an extra layer of sun protection and guard against sunburn…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

What each serving of fruit and veggies does to heart disease, stroke and cancer

It’s no surprise to any of us that despite the best efforts of moms everywhere, 90 percent of us are still not eating enough fruits and vegetables. But what if we did? For starters, 7.8 million early deaths a year could be prevented. Scientists can even measure the benefits in each serving, and reveal the magic number for saving lives…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Why napping is good medicine for your brain

Do you get a little bit sleepy as the afternoon wears on? Are you feeling that after lunch slump that makes you want to just curl up, close your eyes and drift off, if only for a little while? Here’s your excuse to give in: napping may be good medicine for your brain.

Carolyn Gretton

German scientists’ ‘cancer plan’: Age 50+ take vitamin D

For years, scientists have been studying how vitamin D influences the prognosis of a number of diseases, particularly inflammatory diseases, diabetes, respiratory diseases and cancer. Using that information, they’ve devised a plan that could reduce cancer deaths and increase lifespan.

Tracey G. Ingram, AuD

The difference between surviving a heart attack or not

We’ve seen lots of research about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. But how active, or inactive you are, has been found to have a great impact on whether a heart attack kills you on the spot or serves as a mere warning that you need to make some major lifestyle changes.

Joyce Hollman

Longevity gas: The smelly secret to living longer

People focus on avoiding gas. But inside the body, one gas in particular acts as a chemical messenger, one that could offer smelly protection against life-threatening illnesses and boost longevity. But the wrong foods can cheat you of it.

Tracey G. Ingram, AuD

Sleep apnea: An underdiagnosed threat for women

Are you waking up feeling tired and sluggish after a full night’s sleep? Do you find yourself suffering from daytime sleepiness? For women, obstructive sleep apnea is often underdiagnosed and the consequences can be dangerous…

Dr. Mariza Snyder

Top 10 supplements to balance hormones naturally

Your hormones rely on key nutrients to work at their best, and it is virtually impossible to get everything you need through food alone, unless you want to eat 10lbs of broccoli sprouts every day! Let’s take a look at the best and most well-researched supplements for various types of hormonal support!

Carolyn Gretton

Green tea boosts cancer-destroying ‘guardian of the genome’

Green tea is well-known for its positive benefits on metabollism, brain funtion, blood sugar and longevity. Now, researchers say its key compound may increase a natural anti-cancer protein know as the “guardian of the genome.”

Joyce Hollman

Walnuts slash heart disease and diabetes

During early Roman times, the walnut was considered a food for the gods. But recently scientists have been using artificial intelligence to dig deeper and identify the specific components of walnuts that can add years to your life by slashing disease risk.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Two words on the problem with face shields: Vortex rings

While we eagerly await word from the experts on how much longer wearing a mask could be a daily part of our lives to avoid COVID-19 transmission, many have switched to clear face shields to mitigate the downsides of cloth masks. But are they as safe?

Carolyn Gretton

Medical marijuana and high blood pressure: Here’s what we know

Medical marijuana, or cannabis, has been used medicinally to provide relief for chronic pain, nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy and muscle spasticity in multiple sclerosis patients. But what about heart health? More studies are needed but there’s positive news about its effect on blood pressure.

Tracey G. Ingram, AuD

Taurine: A natural ‘antibiotic’ and more

Antibiotics are lifesavers. But because we’ve relied on them too heavily, we’ve contributed to a big downside: antibiotic resistance. But scientists are finding promise in a nutrient found in many common foods that may trigger good bacteria in the body to go after disease-causing pathogens.

Virginia Tims-Lawson

How bacteria can provide a barrier against pneumonia

The difference between a mild case of the flu and possible hospitalization is the development of pneumonia. Just in time, researchers have identified one more way to reduce risk for a lung infection…

Carolyn Gretton

Why your mouth is the gateway to health or disease in your body

We know it’s important to keep our teeth and gums clean, but we often don’t consider how much good oral hygiene is connected with our whole-body health. More and more research is showing just how much our oral health can influence our overall health — and vice versa…

Tracey G. Ingram, AuD

Coffee’s secret power: Taking down heart failure risk

Across the U.S., fifty percent of us drink coffee daily. It’s a love affair that likely has a lot to do with energy-boosting caffeine. Too much, and coffee can make you feel jittery and nervous. But if you want to reduce the risk of heart failure, decaf may not have the power to do it.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

What a daily glass of alcohol does to your heart rhythm

For the past decade, there’s been a lot of buzz about how a daily glass of wine promotes good health. But for every study that supports that, there’s another that shows harm. New research sheds light on what happens to your heart when you drink a daily glass of alcohol.

Joyce Hollman

Using aspirin to lower the risk of colorectal cancer

You’ve probably heard about daily aspirin therapy as a preventative for heart attack and stroke. But have you heard of its effect on colorectal cancer? Turns out there’s compelling evidence for it, with one caveat…

Carolyn Gretton

The vitamin deficiency putting diabetics in danger from COVID-19

It’s smart to make sure you’re getting the right level of vitamins and minerals in your diet. But COVID-19 is making this more important than ever. Case in point: a study that shows a link between deficiency of a crucial vitamin and severe COVID-19, especially if you’re diabetic…

Dr. Mariza Snyder

What is estrogen dominance and how does it affect your body?

You’re in your 30’s and 40’s and suddenly you don’t even recognize yourself anymore. That’s because there’s a real change happening in your body. But meeting these hormone shifts head-on is the best way to get you back to your rockstar self as fast as possible.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

CBD found to destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Germs that could once be knocked out within a few days of antibiotic therapy have grown resistant to what medicine has to offer. But a new and powerful option has been found in a source that’s been making the headlines for a while now, and it may lead the next generation of antibiotics.

Tracey G. Ingram, AuD

A link between surgery, Alzheimer’s and a vitamin that may help

Going under anesthesia and enduring surgery comes with complications. But cognitive decline may not be one you’d expect. For some of us, that risk may be heightened…

Dr. Elizabeth Klodas MD, FACC

What doctors aren’t trained to tell you about heart health

There’s an Ayurvedic proverb: When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need. It sums up the problems most doctors have with treating the symptoms of disease with unnecessary medicines and invasive procedures instead of addressing the root cause…

Jenny Smiechowski

Avoid the enamel-stealing downside of these 2 health foods

There are several culprits that strip the enamel from your teeth. Sugary and starchy junk foods are the worst. But you should know that there are a few health foods that cause some major enamel loss too, and may be ruining your smile and your dental health…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Sanitizing your way to skin cancer?

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine decided to take a look at what role the bacteria on your skin play in protecting you against cancer. It turns out that you might be washing away cancer protection right now…

Joyce Hollman

9 herbal teas to help tame your tummy, blood sugar, cholesterol and sleep problems

Most people know chamomile tea to be a good choice for a calming drink just before bed. And without it, I don’t think I would have survived losing an hour to the time change last weekend. But these 9 teas offer even more if you’re looking to boost your health naturally…

Dr. Michael Cutler

HGH: The decision to start

HGH supplementation has been shown to diminish wrinkles and age spots; make skin firmer, increase lean muscle mass, improve bone density, re-invigorate sex drive, improve mental sharpness and more. But there’s more to know before you start…

Jenny Smiechowski

The bad food behind your bad back

There are a lot of causes behind back problems. Stress, poor posture, injuries, obesity, arthritis… all increase the odds of your back hurting. But what about diet? Could certain foods aggravate your back too? You’ll be shocked at how…

Joyce Hollman

When fish isn’t good for your heart

Recent research shows how mercury destroys the heart. That’s not surprising considering it’s “the most dangerous of all the heavy metals.” How can you reduce your exposure? Just as important, what about the mercury already in your body? This might sound fishy, but…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

How food can improve your asthma symptoms by half

Most asthma sufferers rely on daily medicine to control their symptoms, but new research is offering a better, more natural way to take control of asthma than those prescription drugs and their side effects… and the improvement is huge…

Margaret Cantwell

Researched ways to fight that infernal ringing in your ears

Tinnitus is a strange condition. Imagine suddenly hearing a ringing sound or hissing, clicking or roaring that seems to come from nowhere. It might last only a short time, or it may start and seem like it’s never going to stop. Most doctors will tell you to deal with it, but…

Jedha Dening

4 kitchen tricks to lower your triglycerides (slideshow)

It’s high total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL that have long been associated with increased risk of heart disease. Fortunately, triglycerides and LDL are aspects of your health that can be influenced from your very own your kitchen, using the great powers of nutrient dense foods…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

How to work out for a brawny body and better brain

Okay, when you’re lifting those weights at the gym, you’re probably not thinking about how you’re helping your brain… But, maybe you should be. That’s because according to a new study, strong muscles lead to a stronger brain.

Virginia Tims-Lawson

The root juice that boosts the weakest hearts

Millions of americans are currently living with congestive heart failure (CHF) – leaving them with extreme fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. Despite treatment supposedly “improving,” the death rate has remained high. But, there is good news…

Craig Cooper

Don’t let germaphobia steal your fertility

Americans are way too obsessed with killing germs… Take Triclosan, for example, an antimicrobial substance commonly used in personal care items. It’s been shown to have a significant effect on numerous aspects of human health, especially male fertility…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Hear that? It’s the sound of powerful pain relief

While it’s no secret that the music you listen to can make you happy or sad, take you back to another time and evoke memories that you never want to forget, did you know that music could also be the secret to controlling your chronic pain?

Jenny Smiechowski

The mineral deficiency deactivating your vitamin D

When your vitamin D levels dip, your disease risk surges. But even if you’re doing your due diligence where vitamin D’s concerned, there could be one thing standing in the way of optimum vitamin D levels and better health…

Jenny Smiechowski

How bowel problems put your heart at high risk

It’s no secret that chronic bowel issues can eventually cause other health complications… Some of these connections are well-known. But people with serious bowel problems face another risk that comes totally out of left field: They have an insanely high heart attack risk.

Joyce Hollman

3+ surprising health benefits from drinking beer

More and more types of craft beer are appearing in stores and in pubs every day. For some, trying different new beers has become a hobby of sorts. What if I told you it’s a hobby that might improve your sleep and your cardiovascular health?

Dr. Mark Wiley

3 digestive woes that strike women and how to relieve them

A woman’s digestive tracts empty slower than a man’s, which makes it even more important and necessary for women to pay extra attention to their digestive health. If you’ve experienced mild to moderate digestive issues in your life, this is for you…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

5 better ways to soothe eczema

Itchy, uncomfortable red patches… Dry, flaky, peeling skin… A rash that burns… If you’re living with eczema your doctor may have told you to use their “tried and true” prescription for eczema – bleach baths. But, before you fill up the tub, you better read this…

Jenny Smiechowski

Why women’s heart attacks go unnoticed

Say you go to the doctor with chest pain. Your doctor checks you out, then tells you there’s nothing to worry about — you’re fine. But in actuality, you’ve had a heart attack. It sounds like a nightmare. But it’s a nightmare that’s all too real for many women.

Jenny Smiechowski

The sweet snack that slays high cholesterol

Trying to lower your cholesterol naturally so you can avoid the side effects of statins? You can exercise, lose weight, avoid trans-fats, eat more soluble fiber… you get the picture. Those methods are all effective. But they’re not as tasty as this one…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Overcoming the fatigue of chronic fatigue syndrome

Complete and total exhaustion, muscle weakness, confusion, forgetfulness… these are symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. But new research found that a very specific program including physical activity can overcome much of these debilitating symptoms…

Joyce Hollman

How your dentist can save you from cancer, diabetes, and kidney disease

There’s a 50-50 chance that something going on in your mouth right now is threatening your life. In fact, an often-overlooked oral health issue increases the odds of dying from a serious disease for at least half of Americans. Are you one of them?

Jenny Smiechowski

What eating yogurt does to your heart

By now, you’ve heard all about the health benefits of fermented foods. Well, it turns out that yogurt — the most popular of fermented dairy products — is a must-have for high blood pressure-sufferers everywhere… and anyone else who wants to manage their risk for heart disease and stroke. Here’s why…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The amino acid deficiency that leads to depression

It’s estimated that over 18 million adults are affected by depression. Fortunately, a new study is shedding light on the disorder. It turns out that a simple amino acid deficiency could be at its root and may provide clues to beating the battle against depression for some people…

Margaret Cantwell

The hidden hypertension threat hurting women

Breast cancer is a dreaded disease. But there is something else dangerous about breast cancer — and other female-related diseases… They can mask symptoms and make it hard for a doctor to recognize the high and unique risks that women face from diseases that they feel are outside of the realm of our sex.

Craig Cooper

9 places where the healthiest people live (slideshow)

There are some places in the world where common diseases actually rarely occur. While experts have speculated on why this is so, let’s just say the jury is still out, although there are some theories and maybe also some principles to live by, that we can all adopt from these nine countries…

Jenny Smiechowski

5 essential oils that fight chronic Lyme disease

Antibiotics don’t do the trick for a lot of people with Lyme disease. Even if you get antibiotics right after your tick bite, you could still be among the 10 to 20 percent of people who deal with chronic symptoms after Lyme disease treatment.

Virginia Tims-Lawson

Flu-fighting advice you won’t get from your doctor

You’re working hard. Getting less sleep than you should. And the stress is piling up. Surprised you’re sick again? If you’re not careful it could be flu that strikes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the season is winding down, but the threat is not even close to being over yet…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Scientists discover secret to making any diet work

We’ve all been there… Your friend lost 20 pounds on a new diet so you try it and… nothing. No weight loss, no new thinner body, no feeling great and fitting into those skinny jeans. So, what’s the deal? Why do some diets work for some people and not for others? Researchers set out to find the answer…

Joyce Hollman

The truth about those triglycerides

Triglycerides have really gotten a bad rap. In fact, you’d be extremely unhealthy without them, since they perform some crucial bodily functions… Essentially, triglycerides are the fats that are stored in the liver for use whenever the body needs energy. But nothing’s perfect, right?

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