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When you think of high blood pressure, what comes to mind? For most people, answers might include heart disease, stroke, heart attack, or maybe even an aneurysm. They would be right. But they’d also be missing something. That’s because not all of the dangers of out of control blood pressure are so well known.

A diet loaded with foods high in unhealthy fats can really hurt your heart health. And fried foods are one of the biggest culprits. Researchers are studying just how fried food affects heart disease risk, and so far what they’ve found is disturbing, including the damage a one-cup serving can do…

There appears to be a connection between a diet high in saturated fat and brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s. As researchers explore this link, they’ve discovered that a particular nutrient may help protect the brain in those consuming high-fat diets…

You may be asking yourself, “How did I get here? Why do I feel so bad?” If you’re between the ages of 35-50 then your hormones are most likely to blame. Your reproductive hormones are fluctuating, and ultimately beginning to or finishing their decline to menopause. It can be a difficult time. But it doesn’t have to be.

About a million people in the United States are presently living with various stages of Parkinson’s disease. There is no cure for this progressive disease that slowly robs you of your physical and mental capabilities. But the right diet could keep it at bay for quite a long time.

For a minute, just close your eyes and think about what makes you happy. We often think about people in our lives, circumstances or possessions. In reality, however, happiness is largely a chemical experience. That means you can intentionally trigger your mood-boosting neurotransmitters.

As a society, we’re conditioned to see weight loss as something for the young. Even among medical professionals, there’s existed a strong misconception that weight loss isn’t safe for seniors. But not only can seniors lose weight, they may have the biggest benefits to gain.

If you find yourself with symptoms that your body isn’t functioning at its best, low levels of progesterone may be to blame. Learning as much as you can about progesterone might be just the key that you need to get your body back into balance in a healthy, natural manner!

We’re familiar with how the antioxidant pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) can benefit the mitochondria, the “power plants” of our cells. But it’s been less clear what specific disorders this longevity nutrient can impact. Researchers are beginning to identify those conditions — including a life-threatening heart disorder…

Ready to battle your blood sugar problems and win the war against diabetes for good? According to an analysis of research, your best weapon could be a simple diet you only need follow for six months to ditch diabetes, lose weight and even improve your triglyceride levels.

Bad health and obesity don’t always go hand in hand. Yes, there’s a connection with some health problems, including diabetes, stroke, heart disease and cancer. However, some obese people are considered healthy by most standards. Scientists believe they’ve pinned down what makes the difference…

Many patients come to see me because they want to avoid medications or get off of statins. There’s a lot to consider, including guidelines, but that’s not all considering the risk calculator is, in many ways, flawed. Here’s what I tell them…

In 2016, it was banned from soaps and body washes. But despite the evidence of the harm it does, the FDA has yet to force its removal from other types of household products. Not only can it absorb through your skin, it accelerates fatty liver disease. Here’s what you need to know…

It’s easier than ever to make the switch to a gluten-free diet with all the gluten-free flours and baked goods now available. However, those goods tend to lack the fiber and nutrients found in wheat. Now, there’s an alternative “flour” that can make up that shortfall…

The goal of oral bisphosphonate medications is to slow down the rate of bone thinning. But then again, they’ve been tied to fractures. That’s why researchers are trying to determine how helpful or effective they actually are…

My family and I were hit with what I still call “the COVID” early on in the pandemic. A lot has changed since then, for the better, but the potential for infection from SARS-CoV-2 or one of its variants is still a possibility But thanks to ground-breaking research there may be a natural way to dramatically speed recovery time…

Whether you’ve had PMS throughout your life or it is just beginning in your 40s, perimenopause can take it to the next level. Let’s dive into how you can love your body through this transition and feel your best!

Do you love soy milk, edamame, miso or tofu stir-fry? Well, we’ve got good news: Those soy products you enjoy so much may do more than fill your tummy, they may offer significant protection from dementia.

That feeling of an elephant on your chest is something a heart attack survivor never wants to feel again. But every year, 200,000 Americans suffer a second heart attack. If you don’t want to be one of them, researchers say one diet does everything right for your arteries to make it less likely.

For all you male coffee lovers worried about the possibility of prostate cancer in your future, listen up: Past studies have already linked coffee to a lower relative risk of liver, bowel, and breast cancers. Now you can add prostate cancer to the list.

Whole-body vibration is a form of passive exercise for improving neuromuscular performance. But from your bones to your hormones, there’s even more this long-used therapy can do fo you…

Dietary fiber binds with cholesterol, lowers blood sugar and speeds the removal of toxic waste from your body. It can also help you say goodbye to that funky blue mood.

Most weight loss plans don’t work for one simple reason. They’re too restrictive. Yet, what if you could lose weight while you sleep by firing up your metabolism and having it run all night long?

Smoking is bad for you. No news there. But now we know that smoking also makes your lungs a target for the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Here are six proven stop-smoking methods you can use to make 2021 the year you quit.

COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory disease. But it presents odd neurological symptoms like cognitive dysfunction and the loss of taste and smell. Researchers looking at the brains of those worst hit saw a big clue to why: brain areas that appeared stroke damaged.

Almost 14 million people age 65 and older will have Alzheimer’s dementia by the year 2050. But an early diagnosis could offer a better outlook, more years of independence, even the possibility of new treatments.

Most of us only think about our body shape when we look in the mirror or try to zip up a pair of jeans. But according to a new study, where we carry our weight could play a dangerous role in cancer risk. Whether you’re an apple or a pear, here’s what you should know, including how to lower the risk.

It’s no surprise omega-3s are your heart’s best friend. Studies have shown not only do they reduce risk of a heart attack — but if you do have one, higher blood levels of the essential fatty acid also point to better survival odds. Now, their protective effects have been found to lower risk of sudden […]

As more information has become available, scientists realize Covid is a multi-system disease that can potentially affect any organ. And the impact of that can linger for weeks and months. Here’s what you should know about the long haul symptoms…

What are your chances of having protective fat? Yes, there is such a thing, and it’s possible to convert bad fat to good fat. Here’s how brown fat works and how to get more…

Fast food restaurants in the U.S. serve 50 million customers each and every day. Americans spends an estimated $1,200 on fast food each year. But, grabbing that hamburger and shake is hurting more than just your waistline. What if I told you that happy meal could permanently damage your immune system?

There are many causes for low back pain. Often we feel it after bending “wrong” or trying to lift something too heavy, but the root cause is likely lack of strength and tone in the lower back and supporting muscles of the hips and buttocks. So let’s strengthen and sculpt them…

Obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. These are common health problems you’re no doubt aware of. But one thing you may not know is the role your liver plays in the development of these conditions. And how fat can be the cause and the cure…

Ads for testosterone supplementation or testosterone replacement therapy are only too happy to sell you the dream: higher testosterone, better sex, enhanced libido, improved mood, smaller waistline, stronger muscles, more energy. But can they do what they say?

Since nerve pain varies from person to person, many sufferers are shuttled from physician to physician without ever being offered a diagnosis or, even worse, being told the pain is “all in your head.” Despite what mainstream medicine would have us believe, there are other avenues of pain relief.

The more meat you eat, the more likely you are to get diagnosed with the big C. But this connection is often oversimplified. Sure, certain meats are undeniably carcinogenic. But others aren’t. If you know the difference, you can stay healthy without going vegetarian.

Carotenoids offer triple disease protection. They’re powerful antioxidants that not only protect your eyesight, but strengthen bones and prevent heart disease. And one bright orange vegetable, in particular, has been gaining attention for its broad and big benefits…

One of the biggest obstacles to the healthy, productive, long and fulfilling life you deserve is just not knowing how to get started… how to change the path you’re on to one that can get you what you want. Well, it’s a new year — the perfect time for new things…

Exercise provides powerful benefits when it comes to your brain and cognitive functions. But you don’t have to spend hours at the gym, sweat your way through an aerobics class or kill yourself trying to get in shape in order to get those big, brain-boosting benefits…

Is there’s a hidden cause for weight gain that we’ve never considered? It’s no secret that many of us get little sun in the winter. This takes a toll on vitamin D levels and contributes to seasonal affective disorder. But research shows it contributes to weight gain too…

Weight loss and good health are reason enough to give up (or at least cut back on) sugary, processed foods. But it turns out that slashing these foods from your diet does more than protect your personal health. It could protect humankind from dangerous superbugs too…

Study after study is revealing that you can lower your risk of dementia, heart disease, stroke, and more, by simply asking yourself about the purpose and meaning in your days, rather than by thinking about whether you are happy.

Natural compounds from a favorite fruit not only defeated colon cancer tumors 50 percent of the time, killing colon cancer stem cells, they were as effective at suppressing the tumors as a prescription drug that comes with side effects like dizziness, headache, blurred vision, nervousness and heartburn.

In addition to the usual self-resolve to lose some extra pounds or have a more consistent exercise routine, many people include detox among their resolutions. A cleanse can be a great way to reset metabolism, bolster immunity, and refresh vital energy, this year and every year…

Exercise keeps you younger on a cellular level, protects you from age-related diseases and slows the physical signs of aging. So hopefully you have a vigorous workout penciled into your daily schedule. But even if you do, there’s one area of your body that you’re probably neglecting…

It’s considered the silent epidemic of our times–a nutritional deficiency that is vastly underestimated according to peer-reviewed research. But what can you do? Know the symptoms, signs and illnesses associated with it to save your health.

Olives and olive oil are at the heart of the Mediterranean lifestyle — considered one of the healthiest diets in the world. But the health promoting benefits don’t stop with the oil that comes from this tasty fruit of the olive tree…

Men think of prostate problems as something they just have to live with. But, nothing could be further from the truth. Not only can you find relief from your prostate pain, it might be even easier than you think. And, it all starts with a toothbrush…

You don’t have to turn to dangerous drugs. And, you don’t have to live in pain. There are a few simple, natural things you can do to get the sciatica relief you’ve been looking for.

Chronic dry eye can drive you crazy, even make you desperate. And there’s nothing drug companies like more than desperation… That’s why, in 2016, they took $1.5 billion from Americans with chronic dry eye and gave them a drug that doesn’t work. And the FDA has known this for nearly 20 years…

Is going gray just genetic or is there more to it? Research reported by the European Society of Cardiology took a look at the link between graying hair and the risk of serious heart problems in over 500 men. You might be surprised at the findings…

Push-ups can be daunting. If you don’t have any or much upper body strength they seem near to impossible. But not these… and even better, this easy-peasy push-up routine works multiple muscle groups at once — and fits into even the busiest schedule. No time to do a lot of exercises? No problem!

A couple of years ago, scientists made a bold claim about alcohol based on 10 years of research. They said that, without a doubt, alcohol causes cancer. More specifically, they said that drinking causes at least seven different types! But what they didn’t dive in to was why… until now.

You’ve heard of the Emmys, the Oscars, the Grammys… but there’s one more not-so-prestigious award you may never have heard of — and knowing who these winners are could be a matter of your life and death…

According to two new studies the key to quashing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes could lie in two things you probably already enjoy anyway – coffee and chocolate. Doing a double-take about now?

So, your sex drive isn’t what it used to be… that’s not something you should worry about — in fact, stress around low sexual desire is actually a cause of decreased libido. Instead, focus on these tips to stay strong both in and outside of the bedroom…

If we could point to one thing through the centuries that has been a fixture in traditional societies, and also a proven boon to health, it would be the consumption of tea. For ceremonies, meals, leisurely relaxation — and health — tea has held a solid place in history.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. Thankfully, researchers have discovered one nutrient that could help you ward off four dangerous conditions that lead you down the road to heart problems, starting with your weight…

Most of us probably assume that the Environmental Protection Agency tests all chemicals sold in the United States, and protects us from those that could harm us. Nothing could be further from the truth. Approve now, test later, seems to be their procedure. Potentially lethal chemicals we breathe and consume are innocent until proven poisonous.

Don’t fool yourself into thinking just because metabolic syndrome is considered a “syndrome” and not a “disease,” it’s no big deal. It’s a very big deal. It puts you at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. So, now that you know the seriousness of the situation… what can you do about it?