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Weight loss surgery carries significant metabolic benefits, and for some, it’s their best option. But there’s a serious downside that can create another problem affecting bone health. Here’s what to know to aovid it…

Once thought to be caused by blood vessels in the head, researchers now believe migraine is a neurological disorder involving nerve pathways and brain chemicals. Whatever the cause, effective treatment would be a huge relief for many. One research team has zeroed in on a particular brain chemical that could be involved in migraine onset… […]

Too few of us give our liver the credit and care it deserves. In 2018 there were nearly 3 million liver-related deaths. Roughly half were due to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, the most common chronic liver disease, for which there is no treatment. That may be about to change, thanks to a simple amino acid. […]

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is pretty grim. In fact, the five-year survival rate is less than 10 percent. But, thankfully, medical researchers are busy exploring new avenues of treatment for the deadly disease. And one team has identified a compound from a plant commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine that may be able to […]

One thing most Americans take for granted is clean drinking water. Even most bottled water drinkers wouldn’t blink an eye at the thought of turning on the tap for a quick, refreshing glass in a pinch. But depending on the community you live in and its water source, that might not be a good idea. […]

Menopause is a time of distress due to the symptoms it brings. But few realize how much a woman’s risk for heart disease increases during this change. That’s because menopause isn’t just “the change” that marks the end of your menstrual cycle. It’s the time of life that also signals a change in cardiovascular health. […]

If you enjoy a little cheese and a glass of wine regularly, we’ve got good news. That delicious indulgence may provide cognitive protection. A first-of-its-kind large scale analysis has connected specific foods to mental sharpness later in life. But not only that, they revealed the one thing you should never eat to avoid Alzheimer’s disease. […]

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes your thyroid gland to become overactive. Unfortunately, in some cases, it can lead to vision problems. Fortunately, it’s not too common, only affecting a small segment of the population. But if you were in that group, wouldn’t you like to know how a trace mineral might help? […]

L-dopa remains the gold standard treatment for Parkinson’s disease. But using L-dopa over the long term can lead to some pretty nasty side effects. Researchers have been exploring naturally derived alternatives to chemical L-dopa, and they’ve come up with a potential solution that can save money and possibly sidestep its adverse reactions… If you have […]

Science has many times proven a link between the bacteria in your gut and your odds of both getting and surviving cancer. Now, a new study has revealed a surprising truth behind cancerous tumors that could hold the key to cancer care in the future — and yes, once again, it all comes down to […]

How successful was the last diet you tried? Based on our experience and research, the answer is probably, “not very!” We’ve all tried the newest trendy diet and guess what? We rarely last more than a few days and the results never stick! Before you try another, let’s talk about why and discuss effective options… Fad […]

The average person has about 22 square feet of skin. In fact, your skin is your body’s largest organ and the biggest barrier between you and disease. Natural oils keep skin healthy and flexible. You probably know about coconut oil for your skin and hair. But it may be time to try something new… Dry, […]

For a cat owner, there’s nothing better than a loud, rumbling purr coming from a warm body in your lap. To us, it says that our feline friends love us. And we love that their companionship offers up proven health benefits, as do other pets. But cats can also be notoriously aloof unless you know […]

If you’re living with type 2 diabetes, you’re at risk for more than just nerve pain, kidney issues and poor wound healing. In fact, according to a brand-new cross-sectional study, the largest risk you face due to your blood sugar problems could be to your life itself. In fact, if you have type 2 diabetes, […]

Have you been struggling to keep your blood sugar levels under control? Dark blackcurrants have a noticeable impact on blood sugar and insulin levels after meals. That’s excellent news for those living on the edge of prediabetes or anyone looking for natural ways to improve insulin sensitivity, avoid blood sugar spikes and improve glucose metabolism. […]

Our lungs are vital organs that must function properly for peak health. Breathing in toxins from air pollution, cigarette smoke and other sources can damage them and lead to problems like asthma and COPD. Give yours a hand to stay healthy…

You may have already heard that eating the potent little compounds known as flavanols that you find in brightly colored fruits and vegetables is good for your blood vessels, helping them to function better and keeping your heart healthy. Now, it turns out they’re also one of the healthiest things for your brain, too. New […]

If you’re like most, you figure you won’t really have to worry about hypertension until you’re well into your 50s or 60s. That’s a mistake that could set you up for stroke and dementia. New research says controlling your blood pressure is a “long game,” and we’d all be wise to start paying attention now… […]

One of the best diets for lowering your risk of heart disease, stroke and even diabetes is the Mediterranean diet. But would you believe researchers have found a way to take those benefits up a few notches to help us lose more weight and lower cholesterol and blood pressure even more? Meet the better, greener Med diet…

Heart attack continues to be the leading cause of death in men. But women do suffer heart attacks, and when they do, they appear to get the shorter end of the stick. In fact, recently published research found women to be at a surprisingly higher risk for heart failure and heart attack death than men… […]

It’s not always easy to feel happy, alert and bursting with energy, even if you’re on the healthy side of things. But you may look at some mundane activities you do every day quite differently when you understand this one major underlying benefit…

The holiday season is buzzing with celebrations, albeit smaller this year, that include plenty of drinks to go around. But it’s no secret that alcohol affects the brain. Though the occasional celebratory drink may be alright, researchers have identified three key times in our lives when alcohol can be especially harmful to our brains. The […]

Sadly, almost 380,000 people are likely to die this year due to heart failure. And while numerous factors can raise your risk of becoming one of those statistics — like high blood pressure, heart attack and even diabetes that damages your blood vessels — there’s an easily modifiable risk factor that might surprise you… your […]

For a couple of years, stress has been fast approaching crisis levels in the U.S. Some of us have tried self-care, meditation, exercise and calming herbs. But managing stress could be even easier with the right diet… One that’s already known for amazing health benefits…

Have you noticed a progressive decline in your cognitive skills? If so, you could be living with mild cognitive impairment, a condition that can precede Alzheimer’s disease. Even so, there is something you can do about it right now… You only have to commit to about 20 minutes a week to see big benefits. But one warning from the researchers: Don’t wait!

You pull yourself out of bed in the morning and your back aches. You head into the kitchen to get breakfast and notice that your neck and shoulders are tense and your hamstrings tight and painful. Every movement hurts. And you think, “Today, I’ve got to stretch.” But you may be surprised to learn that what you’re eating could be causing your muscle pain.

According to the CDC, 88 million Americans are now living with prediabetes and are on the path to a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis in the coming years. Yet, as scary as that number is, it can also be looked at as 88 million cases of diabetes that are preventable with the right steps. And those steps are exactly what a brand-new study published in the international journal JAMA Internal Medicine has given us…

Eggs have had a bad rap. Many people stay away from them, to avoid high cholesterol and heart disease — and the newest research says eating eggs may lead to diabetes. But as it turns out, eggs could be one of the best things to include in your diet to stabilize your blood sugar — with one caveat…

If you have a dog, they’re part of your family. And you want to do whatever it takes to protect their health and well-being. Good nutrition is an important part of that equation, and it turns out the timing of a good diet needs to be precise to protect your dog from a particularly irritating health problem…

For years, doctors and researchers have seen a tantalizing connection between vitamin D and cancer. Yet, that connection has always been just out of reach. Now, a brand-new look at that VITAL study data has once again delved into the connection between vitamin D and cancer and found good news for us all — an up to 38 percent reduction of metastatic or fatal cancers.

Most of your adult life, you’ve been warned to keep the carbohydrates to a minimum. Most of the time, the reasoning behind those warnings centered on weight loss issues. But there’s another very important reason you’ve probably never heard of…

What helps you get out of bed in the morning? Is it your family? A job you love, or, are you just high on life? Because if something inspires you to keep getting up and going at it day after day, that’s likely the reason you are getting a good night’s sleep too…

Although it’s a natural part of aging, wrinkles and sagging skin can have a negative impact on the way you feel about yourself. And if you’re just not comfortable in your own skin, there’s no reason to be miserable. The signs of aging can be reversed…

Electromagnetic fields are all around us. And with the advent of electronic and smart devices, the sources emitting EMFs have become so plentiful that we’re living in “electro smog.” That’s a real health problem — because it’s breaking down the very structure of our cells…

Nighttime is usually when your body rests and restores itself… Unless, of course, you have a hidden sleep disorder that prevents you from getting the rest you need and ruins your health…

Tightness often results when you stop putting your muscles through a full range of motion. Your connective tissues begin to adhere and create scar tissue, resulting in more restriction and pain. Get ready to feel better in just two minutes a day…

Numerous studies reaveal that environmental toxins, including pesticides used on food crops, are having a significant impact on sperm health as well as testosterone levels. To help maintain healthy sperm and T-levels…

If you suffer from arthritis, the joint pain, swelling and stiffness can leave you wondering if there’s any help. And, the answers from your doctor can be downright scary. The good news is there’s a plant that has also been shown to improve joint swelling and mobility…

There’s a common misconception that brains and brawn are mutually exclusive… If you’re built like a muscle man, you’re probably not that smart. And if you’ve got the IQ of Einstein, you’re probably scrawny. But this couldn’t be further from the truth… especially as you get older.

The causes of chronic pain are many. But regardless of what’s causing your pain, one thing is for certain, it not only makes you miserable and prevents you from living life, it’s setting you up for one of the most devastating age-related brain diseases around…

Cholesterol is linked to heart disease. We’ve heard it all our lives — the good, the bad and the ugly. But is it true? Over the years as researchers have begun to understand more, it is now becoming apparent that the good, the bad and the ugly are not what we once believed.

Sunlight is one of the four things that sustains life… the other three being oxygen, water and food. But sunlight provides more, including a band of light known as far infrared radiation (FIR), which has been proven to provide many health benefits, from pain relief to disease prevention and weight loss.

GRP78 is a protein that’s sparking the interest of cancer researchers because of its ability to cause normal cells to “switch” to cancerous cells. You can’t fight it with drugs yet, but a few natural plant compounds have come to the rescue…

Are your heels cracked, callused, dry and painful? Does the way your feet look make you feel old? If so, you’re not alone. Here’s what you can do at home to get smooth, beautiful feet again…

There’s not much conventional medicine can do for you if you have IBS. Your doctor can offer drugs that may provide some symptomatic relief like diarrhea medication, anti-spasmodic medication and laxatives. But these are only Band-Aid solutions. Luckily, natural remedies can come to your rescue…

Arthritis is often thought of as a normal part of aging, but is often misunderstood… in fact, it’s not a single disease, but a broad description for chronic joint pain or joint disease. But there’s good news: several natural treatments are proving to help. One approach focuses on…

This special kind of Japanese tea is made differently than normal green tea and boasts of over a thousand more antioxidant levels. I drink it daily for its disease-fighting, detoxing, weight-loss and cancer-fighting power. If you haven’t yet tried matcha green tea, here are all the reasons you should…

When you work out, it may feel like you’re putting more stress on your body than it’s worth. But after a few weeks of sticking with the program, your body feels stronger and healthier. There’s a powerful antioxidant that works in the same way, gently stressing your body to strengthen your disease defenses…

Silent reflux is a tricky condition, because it can easily go unnoticed. You don’t experience that impossible-to-miss burning, but it still causes damage to your throat and larynx. So once you realize what’s going on, it’s not something you should ignore.

There are a lot of situations where, if you finally get around to doing something, though late, all that matters is that you did it. In other words, better late than never. But what if you put off taking the vitamin that slows aging where it starts?

“You’re only as old as you feel.” It’s an old saying but new research is showing just how true it is when it comes to your sex life. A surprising twist on the time-tested maxim reveals the closer you feel to your actual age, the less likely you are to be satisfied with your sex life.

One in ten people over the age of 65 suffers from Alzheimer’s, their memories stolen from them one by one and their lives erased. Avoiding this fate is the strongest reason yet to take up a gentle exercise that can actually prevent the cortical thinning and cognitive decline seen in older brains.

Yoga poses are great for correcting posture. But every pose is not for every body — literally. The pose that works for you may depend on your mobility or any existing issues you might have. But fortunately there are plenty to choose from…

As a society, we tend to place a lot of significance on certain words. The word “normal” is one of them. With that in mind, one of the most often asked questions in the field of men’s health is “what are normal testosterone levels?”

Nothing brings a person into a doctor’s office faster than pain. Sure, you can try over-the-counter pills, too. Problem is, you could easily have troubling side effects, even if the medication is effective. Rather than risk additional health issues, why not try…

If you have high cholesterol, you may have already talked to your doctor… If so, he probably prescribed a statin drug to lower your cholesterol. Unfortunately, cholesterol drugs are like a prescription for disease, offering up some serious side effects…

Live long and prosper. Isn’t that all anyone really wants, after all? A long life where you prosper? The question is, how do you get it? And the answer may be a lot simpler than you’d expect…

If you’re considering a vegetarian diet you may want to dig deeper. Research shows that not all plant-based diets are equal. In fact, some are downright unhealthy. One in particular, however, appears to reduce cardiovascular risk and lead to a longer life…

If you’ve ever had a less-than-restful night’s sleep, you know your ability to function takes a dive the next day… your first instinct may be to reach for a snack to give your brain and your energy levels a boost. That’s not such a bad idea. As long as you choose the right snack…

Once you have chronic Lyme, there isn’t a lot doctors can do for you. Some Lyme disease specialists may prescribe antibiotics, but even that’s controversial. That’s why uncovering a new potential treatment for Lyme disease is cause for celebration…