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In the past twenty years, the survival rate for pancreatic cancer has skyrocketed, as long as the disease is caught at stage 1, from around four percent to almost forty percent. This makes greater awareness of the risk factors for the disease and the early warning signs of pancreatic cancer an important part of survival.

A good night’s sleep can do wonders for your mental and cognitive health. It helps keep us focused, alert and simply happier. But more than that, getting just the right amount of sleep can bring down your risk for stroke and heart attack.

Sardines. You either love them or you hate them. But if you were at a high-risk level for type 2 diabetes — meaning you’re prediabetic — and eating just a few a day could turn all that around for you, why not give it a try? Still need convincing? Check out these impressive results…

When you were growing up, your mom never forgot to remind you to eat your vegetables. And while that’s still great advice, there might have been one recommendation she missed. Always eat your fish… your oily, fatty fish, that is! Because people with higher omega-3 blood levels live longer than those with lower levels.

All of us have those nights when physical discomfort or a racing mind can make it difficult to sleep well. But when it happens night after night, it can be a real nightmare — one that affects up to 70 percent of older adults. Pop a pill? That’s dangerous the older you get. But new research says the right kind of music is the stuff dreams are made of…

Between the chaos of the pandemic and the information overload that comes from being constantly online, stress is pretty much a constant presence in our lives. Luckily, evidence continues to mount that following a healthy diet with plenty of plant-based foods can help you manage your stress…

Psoriasis is a difficult autoimmune disease to manage. Not only can it result in thick, red, itchy skin plaques that feel uncomfortable — but it can make someone suffering from the condition uncomfortable about showing their skin. It can also cause misery below the skin including inflamed joints and tendons. A type of diet shows promise in improving symptoms…

Diabetes is well-known as a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. But prediabetes? No big deal, right? Wrong. The notion that prediabetes is “blood sugar that’s high but not high enough to be diabetes” has lulled us into a false sense of security. It can lead to heart damage without ever progressing…

You already know that there’s “good” cholesterol and “bad” cholesterol and that the “good” type helps eliminate bad forms of cholesterol out of your system. But researchers have discovered another benefit to “good” cholesterol that could help predict your likelihood of developing a serious heart problem…

Heat stroke is a dangerous condition that can sneak up on you if you get overheated and don’t take the time to cool off. Now, we’re finding that being overheated for too long can lead to specific danger for seniors… it can actually lower your body’s ability to clean out damaged cells that could lead to diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

People with high blood pressure are usually taking some action to bring it under control, including diet, exercise and medication. But what they don’t know is that they could be sabotaging their efforts simply by taking care of other health issues, especially with medication…

Exercise plays a vital role in heart health and is often recommended by experts as one of the best ways to avoid heart problems. But what if you’ve actually had to undergo heart surgery? Can you get the cardivascular and muscular benefits you need to reduce frailty without danger? You bet, especially if you take the stairs…

I can’t think of much that’s more relaxing than strolling through a park and listening to a bird song. It clears the mind, rejuvenates the spirit and inspires me more than almost any other experience. And I’m sure I’m not alone in appreciating these gifts that come from spending time outdoors, including how they impact our health…

Sleep is soothing. But it’s also invigorating. You know what else is invigorating? Sex. If you’re a woman of a certain age feeling left out in that department, sleep may be the way to get it back, according to experts who understand what you’re going through.

While kidney disease is not reversible, there’s a lot you can do to slow its progression and prevent serious disease or kidney failure. Here are some of the danger signs to watch for, and half a dozen things you can do now to protect your kidneys.

Have you noticed your gums bleeding after brushing your teeth? It could be an early sign of gum disease. But what if you take excellent care of your teeth and your gums still bleed? Then it may be time to explore other factors connected to this warning sign, like a shortage of this particular vitamin…

With age, the risk of falling rises dramatically, and with it the risk of suffering a hip fracture. In fact, in the U.S. alone, over 300,000 seniors are hospitalized for hip fracture each year, three-quarters of them women. Here’s how to avoid that trauma and boost your chances of walking away from it following hip surgery.

Atrial fibrillation symptoms can appear differently in women. And because these symptoms are less familiar, women often ignore them and doctors often misdiagnose or minimize them. That can be deadly since AFib carries higher stroke risk for women. Here’s what to know to protect yourself from this serious stroke threat.

If you have dark skin and tend to spend a lot of unprotected time in the sun, you may think you’re safe from vitamin D deficiency. But research shows the opposite may be true. This is why researchers are recommending that African Americans add vitamin D to their diet to help protect their heart health…

The mitochondria found in our cells generate about 95 percent of the body’s energy. As we age, that energy declines. Research has found a connection between the brain’s ability to pull in glucose and the level of energy produced by mitochondria — one that could hold the link to living longer and healthier.

A fatty liver increases risk for liver damage, liver cancer, liver failure and even death. But there may be a surprisingly pleasant way to halt the progression of fatty liver and improve the health of this vital organ.

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that develop from the muscle in the uterus, typically in women of child-bearing age. The condition usually stabilizes, and symptoms lessen or go away on their own once a woman goes through menopause when her hormones decline. But till then?

Past research has shown the brain’s cellular cleaning mechanism can help take out the trash that leads to Alzheimer’s, and there are ways to naturally encourage the process. But what happens when, despite everything, this cleaning system breaks down? An experimental drug may have the answer to reversing it…

Aging is directly connected to the shrinking of your telomeres, compounds that protect your chromosomes from damage. But there are several other factors that could shorten your telomeres and potentially accelerate the aging process — for instance, finding yourself constantly in need of an afternoon nap…

Diabetic nephropathy can strike one out of four people with diabetes, leading to loss of kidney function and the need for dialysis. While there is no cure yet for this condition, researchers are exploring options — and may have found one in a certain group of vegetables…

Three decades of research have further validated the role of exercise for healthy blood pressure. But it’s also shown that the “long game” matters. But if you haven’t stuck to your exercise routine, it’s not too late…

Air pollution has not only been associated with asthma and lung diseases but also diabetes and heart attack. Research shows that in the U.S. alone 50,000 people will die this year due to one particular type of air pollution, a silent killer known as PM2.5. Here’s how to protect yourself…

As they say, prevention is the best medicine. And one of the most promising ways to avoid illness is to shore up your immune system by promoting a healthy and balanced gut microbiome.

When feelings of intense fear and dread become overwhelming and prevent us from doing everyday activities, an anxiety disorder may be the cause. Anxiety can be brought under control with medications, but at a cost. Don’t let it eat at you when you can eat it away…

Most of us perceive aging as a straight line on a steady decline. But the truth is our aging process is more like a straight line that’s interrupted by dips and bumps at certain points. And scientists have been able to identify three precise points in a person’s life when the most dramatic shifts in physiological aging occur.

Researchers thought this duo’s anti-cancer properties were so promising, they decided to give them a go. And with a bit of scientific tweaking, they turned these two simple, everyday ingredients into a powerful colon cancer-killing cocktail…

Stretching. You did it before gym class throughout your school years. But did you keep it up into your adult years? If not, you came to experience the loss of elasticity in your legs and tightening of your hips and shoulders. The pain soon followed. So let’s get back to it…

Thinking about trying a juice fast, cleanse or extreme detox diet? Well, I have good news: You don’t have to do anything that severe to help your body detoxify itself. In fact, those extreme, short-term interventions are less helpful than these long-term, sustainable habits…

Are you trying to quit smoking, again? Don’t be too hard on yourself… Although 70 percent of the 46 million Americans who smoke want to quit, the rate of those who are actually successful is downright dismal. Are you going about it the best way? By that I mean…

If you started the New Year with a resolution to lose weight and get active, you may have decided to use an activity monitor, like a Fitbit, to help you stick to your program. But, if you don’t add one more vital component, you’re likely to fail…

Have you beaten breast cancer? Or do you know someone who has? Then you know that overcoming the disease is only half the battle: There’s one habit that should be non-negotiable if you’ve battled breast cancer in the past — or want to prevent it in the future…

New, exciting Alzheimer’s research is pointing to new and better treatments. But, not only that, the findings of two recent studies provide a pretty solid clue to an effective strategy you can implement yourself to help stave off the disease, long before it begins…

Do you lie awake at night, wishing you could get just a few hours of sleep as you stare at the dark ceiling? Are you constantly thinking about the hundreds of things you need to get done instead of catching those needed zzz’s? If so, I’ve got some good news for you.

If you search online for the causes of arthritis you will find the usual suspects: injury, genetics, autoimmune dysfunction and infection. But what you won’t find is a word about the nutritional deficiency that contributes to poor bone health and arthritis more than any other…

Having a weightless body means astronauts’ bones and muscles don’t get much action, especially their lower body. After a while, they end up as weak as someone stuck on bed rest for months. But this surprisingly simple method works for them — and can for you too…

Flu hits the very young hard because their immune systems are much less developed. And the older among us can fall victim because of a weak immune system. But if your immune system is strong enough to get you through the infection, why would your body succumb to a heart attack?

Manuka honey is one of those natural remedies that can easily sound too good to be true. Some say Manuka honey can do everything from healing allergies to lowering cholesterol to fighting cancer. But here are five healing uses of this amazing honey that are scientifically proven…

Stability is essential to quality of life, and as we age we need to work our core and hips to provide that stability. One of the best ways to train stability is to exercise on an unstable environment. With a mini-trampoline, you get the instability factor that adds to the core and cardio training.

According to research, if you suffer from any inflammatory joint disease, like rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis, getting more short-chained fatty acids will preserve your bones and joints and help you live with less pain. Here’s where to find them…

Prostate cancer is disturbingly common in men over 50 and continues to increase with age. So if you’re near that milestone, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do to keep yourself from becoming another prostate cancer statistic…

The idea that what we eat affects our energy and mental state has been around for a while. For example, we know that serotonin, the neurotransmitter that affects our moods, is manufactured in the gut. Now, we have more solid evidence that we can control depression by choosing our food more carefully…

It seems like the debate over what constitutes a vitamin D deficiency never ends. So, it’s time to ask yourself: how much vitamin D do you really need? More than you’ve likely been getting. And that’s because recommendations have been far too low for far too long now…

When weight loss efforts are slow going (or stall completely) sometimes it’s tempting to turn to supplements to give your body a helping hand. How do you find a product that will actually help you lose weight? Luckily, scientists have done most of the hard work for you…

You probably know at least one person with diabetes… You might even be diabetic yourself. In fact, the incidence of diabetes in the U.S. is growing rapidly, with the disease effecting more than 30 million Americans. But, why is the number of people with blood sugar problems so high now?

Cold sores are caused by the HSV-1 virus, better known as Herpes simplex type 1, and just the word “herpes” carries all kinds of embarrassing connotations. So, before we talk about natural cures, I’d like to put an end to that stigma…

Life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped for two years in a row. We are on a downward spiral with preventable diseases like cancer, heart disease and diabetes taking their toll. To the point, many of the worst diseases that destroy lives are preventable; So if we are the cause we can also be the cure.

Are you hoping to lose weight this year? If so, beyond diet and exercise, there is one more thing that studies show could be the key to your success in dropping the pounds… Here’s why something seemingly unrelated to your weight can weigh you down…

Hidden behind you breastbone is a critical organ you probably don’t think much about: The thymus is a tiny, two-lobed gland that’s essential to your immune system. It doesn’t get as much press as other glands (like the thyroid and prostate), but it’s just as important.

When you put on extra weight, it triggers a cascade of inflammatory reactions in your body. Eating excess calories stresses out the body parts in charge of your metabolic health. Before you know it, inflammation and obesity create this vicious cycle… Aged garlic to the rescue!

Women have unique mineral needs that change throughout the life cycle. And minerals perform a myriad of functions and are involved with every system, from structural elements of bone, to glucose balance, nerve transmission and immune function. So your first important consideration should be…

Rosacea is a common skin condition, usually affecting the middle area of your face, leaving your skin looking red, dry and irritated. While doctors are still guessing at the causes and how to treat it, a new study is offering one clue on what not to do if you want to avoid the uncomfortable condition…

In early 2005, the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons published an article in which two highly-respected doctors outlined the successful history of a medical treatment that, today, is fighting for its life.

As men age, we naturally lose our testosterone levels. This is known as andropause, and can often lead to reduced muscle strength, low sex drive, lack of energy and motivation and decreased self-confidence. Let’s look at how to treat this condition…

That familiar yellow box in your refrigerator that keeps things smelling fresh could also be the secret to a longer, healthier life. The main component of the white powder contributes to one of your body’s most important health mechanisms. But is baking soda the best way to balance your pH?

Flu season this year is a real doozy. So researchers set out to discover whether the flu was really only passed by exposure to droplets from an infected person’s coughs or sneezes or by touching contaminated surfaces. But what they found was not what they expected…