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The debate about whether non-stick pans are safe or not has been ongoing for two decades now. While manufacturers will tell us they pose no health risks, researchers have sounded warnings about serious toxins directly linked to disease. Here are several factors that could influence how much of those toxins are leaching from your pans to your food.

Not getting enough quality sleep is linked to some heavy-hitting health problems, including Alzheimer’s, heart disease and cancer. But there’s a more immediate benefit to getting good sleep than preventing future illness: It’s proven to make life less difficult and more enjoyable right now.

These days, having a “bag of tricks” to help quiet your mind is indispensable. Not only that, but it can also help prevent all sorts of stress-related illnesses. Here are 10 things you can do when your mind is racing. See which work for you and keep them ready…

The use of proton pump inhibitors to treat acid reflux over a long period of time has been shown to produce some serious side effects, including bone fractures and gut infections. Now there’s another ailment long-term users of PPIs have to watch out for — diabetes.

Have you ever wondered why salt can lead to or worsen high blood pressure? Even stranger, why are young people less sensitive to salt’s effect on blood pressure? Curious researchers have found it comes down to slowed production of an anti-aging factor known as the Klotho protein…

When you read about supporting a healthy gut microbiome, bacteria may be stealing too much of the spotlight. That’s because your gut contains a lot of fungi too. And the type and amount of fungi in your gut could have just as big an influence on disease risk as bacteria do. In fact, fungi could even play a big role in your Alzheimer’s risk…

We’ve all heard about the many benefits of drinking green tea. But did you know that the polyphenolic compounds present in green tea have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties that promote healthy skin? Not to mention catechins that have potent therapeutic effects on various skin conditions. Grab your tea bags and start the bathwater…

Millions of Americans wake up every day to pain that won’t go away. From low back pain to arthritis, chronic pain engrains itself into the life of the sufferer. Now research has found that if you’re living with chronic pain, you might be facing something even worse, a dramatically higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Time to stop the pain…

LDL cholesterol is the cholesterol that’s parking in your arteries and causing blockages to build up. It is also the cholesterol that’s toxic to the lining of your arteries (the endothelium), increasing the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Obviously it’s nasty stuff, so let’s talk about how to get less of it, and dispel some myths while we’re at it…

Prunes have been associated with constipation for so long that they’ve almost become a joke. But if you’re concerned about osteoporosis, you can stop laughing right now. Even in the worst of circumstances, like the bone loss that happens with spinal cord injury, prunes have shown incredible bone-saving power…

Obesity is associated with a long list of adverse health effects including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. But research is showing that extra weight, especially around the middle, can not only shrink the brain but make recovery harder if you suffer a stroke or other brain injury.

Saying that exercise is good for your health is nothing new. But saying and doing are totally different things… Considering that the stakes are pretty high — including a longer life span — a comparison of different forms of physical activity has discovered which one best holds up its end of the bargain…

When you think about the fountain of youth, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t poop. But what if I told you, researchers now think it’s the key to halt age-related decline and preserve cognitive function? Ponce de León would roll over in his grave! Here’s how scientists are using it, why, and what you can do to get the benefits without the ick factor.

Do you often buy fresh veggies and fruits only to have them rot before you can eat them? The problem may be with some common mistakes most of us make when washing or storing them. Here are ten pointers on how to keep your produce fresh until you’re ready to eat it.

Did you ever paint by the numbers? When you have a guide to follow, anyone can be a Picasso, right? Did you ever wish eating better could be that simple? It can. You can put more nutritional value on your plate and fewer calories. Best part, no complicated diet plan to follow…

Endocrine disruptors are everywhere. In the clothes we wear, the furniture we sit on and the products we slather on our skin. They lurk, waiting to tip our hormones from a healthy balance and cause disease. Luckily, a brand-new study found a simple way to lower the levels of these disruptors in your body. ..

Generalized anxiety disorder is common, and in these difficult times, more of us are getting a taste of what it’s like. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the best treatments, but it can be difficult to access. And medication isn’t ideal for long-term use because of side effects. Luckily, there’s an easy way to relieve anxiety symptoms in the privacy and safety of your own home…

One out of every nine American men will receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate cancer is survivable, but once it spreads, survival rates plummet. That’s why avoiding prostate cancer in the first place is your best chance. And the best place to start is with what you eat and don’t eat…

HDL, high-density lipoprotein, is the good cholesterol. This is the particle that’s moving cholesterol out of your body, so you want to keep it high. But it turns out there’s not much good news about it… Low baseline HDL numbers are a potent risk factor for developing early or more aggressive heart disease. So let’s talk about getting them up…

Everyone knows that eating fish is good for you. There’s the brain- and heart-healthy omega-3s, good fats and protein, not to mention the vitamins and nutrients many of us don’t get enough of, like iodine and vitamin D. But before you put fish on the table, there’s a growing risk you need to consider — and help from a surprising source…

If you’re someone who looks forward to that first cup of coffee in the morning, especially if you haven’t slept well, there’s good news. And there’s bad news. Plenty of research shows the potential of coffee to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, but the caveat is “when” you drink it…

Heart failure is notoriously difficult to treat, which is why so many doctors focus on preventing it from developing in the first place. But if you suffer from a specific type of heart failure, there may be good news on the treatment front — and it may be as close as your kitchen pantry…

Hormone replacement therapy can be helpful to many women for relieving the symptoms of menopause. However, it’s not without risk. But considering that the number one killer of women is heart disease, more women need to understand what the loss of estrogen does to their blood vessels and that they have natural options to both ease menopause and avoid heart disease.

To put it bluntly, eating junk food makes it harder to stop eating junk food. It sends you into a downward spiral of bad food and poor health that takes a will of steel to break free from. And research has proven just how it happens. It goes straight for the part of your brain that manages appetite control and wrestles it away from you. Here’s how to get it back…

For years, cancer survivors have been told one thing – eat less fiber. That’s because doctors believed that added fiber went hand in hand with the bloating and diarrhea that is so common after radiation. But guess what… According to a new study, they were dead wrong! Here’s why fiber and the humble oat could be the answer to radiation-induced gut inflammation.

If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that obesity and diabetes go hand-in-hand. And the process all begins two types of fat in the human body. Now, a brand new study has found a way to turn the bad fat good and in the process burn more calories, curb obesity-related inflammation and even put a halt to blood sugar problems.

As someone who’s suffered from insomnia, I know how difficult finding safe, satisfying sleep solutions is. That’s why research from Sweden recently caught my eye. It was about a natural insomnia remedy that can make a serious dent in insomnia in just a short time — maybe even send it into remission.

When you hear the words “immune system,” you probably think immediately of your body’s defense against seasonal maladies like cold and flu. A strong immune system is definitely an asset in protecting you from these and other invaders. But it turns out the immune system does a lot more than protect against microbes and infection.

We all know stress can ruin health and bring on disease. But who has the downtime to combat it? With a never-ending list of tasks to accomplish, scheduling time to relax seems like a distant dream. Lucky for us, researchers found it only takes 10 minutes to boost your body’s physiological engine of relaxation — and they’ve identified the most effective way to do it…

Humans are omnivores who can survive on a long list of foods… plants, meat, fish, dairy, fruit, grains, nuts and even whatever the heck is in those processed, packaged foods we eat. But which of these foods will help you not only survive — but thrive… especially when it comes to heart health? Loads of research points to this diet as the ideal for omnivores who want to keep their hearts ticking…

Are you noticing more wrinkles every day? We all want to look younger, but I hope you’re not as desperate as a group of people who want to defy aging so badly that they’re forking over thousands for an infusion of teenage blood. I’ve got a cheaper, proven solution, that won’t make you feel like a vampire…

Summer is officially here! With endless outdoor activities like hiking, camping, barbecuing and more, this season is about fun and family time! As you increase your appetite for adventure, make sure you “get smart” about summer’s health risks that are intensified by the heat…

Your body has built-in detoxification systems, but can still use a little help. These days, your liver carries quite the load, thanks to heavy metals and toxic chemicals. But there’s green superfood you can use as a powerful detox aid to support your body’s best efforts…

Nail fungus is quite common, especially if you’re in contact with warm and wet environments where the fungus thrives. When your toe or finger nails get infected with fungus, you can cure them with oils.

Those who followed these three magic rules of healthy eating kept their colon free of precancerous polyps — small growths in the colon that can eventually turn into cancer. Even those who only followed two of these rules slashed their polyp risk in half!

You can use the power of just your mind to propel you into physical health. You won’t do this just sitting on the sofa thinking about it, however… I want to share with you what I’ve found as the best nutrition for your mind and your happiness.

Whether you’re a cancer survivor looking to prevent a recurrence… or just want to do everything you can to cancer-proof your body, it’s comforting to know that powerful, natural plant compounds may help…

Although, you may think of anxiety and depression as a problem in your brain, your gut could have just as much if not more of a role. In fact, more and more studies are showing that the health of your gut has a direct impact on your mental health. Here’s how to fix both…

By focusing your attention to heart-healthy food sources, you can greatly reduce your risk of heart disease. But it’s not just about eating healthy — it’s about eating foods with nutrients and compounds that fight for your heart health.

People with Afib are a whopping FIVE times more likely to have a stroke than people with a normal heart rhythm. And since one in four people are at risk for developing Afib, prevention should be at the top of your mind. And so should knowing how much cocoa can help…

Not only is menopause’s impact on your quality of life annoying, you’re also faced with a whole new level of serious health problems — increased risk of osteoporosis, increased risk of heart disease and a greater chance of breast cancer. What can you do to ensure a better, healthier life?

If you listen to the media, you might think it easy to believe the only way to boost your testosterone and energy levels is by springing for testosterone replacement therapy. However, there are free natural testosterone boosters available to all of us every day.

Several studies show that a compound in milk thistle purifies the liver. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg… Milk thistle’s miracle compounds have powerful effects on cancer, blood sugar, premature aging… not too mention your brain! Here’s how to use it…

While there are many things we can do to create better health, there is one thing that, above others, elevates risk of disease and early death: being overweight and obesity. In fact, studies show that losing a few pounds…

Doctors often prescribe potassium citrate to patients to try to prevent kidney stones, but if you want to avoid not only the pain from these stones but also taking one more prescription medication, there is a natural alternative that works so well that even some physicians are recommending it…

When it comes to stress relief, most of us need a little help. The problem is, many stress and anxiety-reducing treatments, both conventional and alternative, can also leave you feeling drowsy or fatigued. Time to look into some better mood-boosting options…

If you could tap into a natural substance that’s up to 10 times as potent as drugs at stopping cancer cell growth, would you be interested to know about it? Of course you would! And surprisingly, it’s a simple vitamin…

Remember when soy was considered a health food? That idea didn’t just arise out of thin air. It came from research that shows soy relieves menopause symptoms, prevents osteoporosis and improves cardiovascular health. So is it good or bad for you?

Despite what the American Heart Association will tell you, coconut oil offers myriad benefits, including the treatment of obesity, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance and high blood pressure, all risk factors for Alzheimer’s and more…

Rapid aging isn’t appealing to anyone. But what makes this drink’s effect even worse is, the more your cells age, the more likely you are to develop age-related diseases like heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia.

Migraines can be painful and for many, even debilitating. If you haven’t considered a diet change as a potential treatment strategy, it’s time you should, starting with these three proven to help…

Breathing brings life-giving oxygen to your cells. But it does something quite curious as well: it triggers a visceral, emotional and memory-based response on your body — affecting how your brain actually works…

If you want to live longer, researchers in Switzerland have identified four easy steps to boosting your life expectancy by 10 years.

One of the most common cancer treatments endorsed by physicians and hospitals worldwide has now been proven to cause cancer to spread throughout your body… What does this mean in the search for a cure?

All of a sudden you need glasses to drive or read, but that could be the least of your problems: more serious age-related eye disorders like macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma could be waiting just around the corner. It’s time to turn an eye toward prevention if you want to keep your eyesight…

Processed and packaged foods are leading to malnourishment, even in the Western world. More than ever before, we are seeing a wide range of micronutrient deficiencies that appear to be increasing risk of multiple conditions — in this case it’s depression…

Can you feel your strength dwindling away? It can happen subtly… and before you know it, you wake up one day mad at yourself for not doing something about it sooner.

If you live with constipation, you already know the pain, bloating and straining. What you may not know is that constipation is a real danger to your health. The best way to overcome chronic constipation is to provide safe, natural support for your colon.

Some healthy habits are a given. For example, you know that regular exercise helps improve your cardiovascular health. And you know the sunshine vitamin helps improve bone health. But put them together and…

Low energy? Not feeling like sex? It could be low testosterone. Take the following quiz to see if you have any of the symptoms and how they add up… Then, check out these all-natural things you can do to boost your testosterone and start feeling like yourself again…