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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.

Semi-volatile organic compounds hang in the air and dust of your home, and they’re changing the composition of your gut microbiome. That’s a big deal considering your gut is command central for your immune system and helps fight off not only bacteria and viruses, but also myriad diseases. This danger may be invisible, but the threat to you and your family is not…

The damage caused by stroke can range from mild to life-threatening, depending on the severity and how quickly health care professionals intervene to stop it. Researchers are working overtime to find ways to combat stroke damage… One new way focuses on calcium’s confusing relationship with ischemic stroke.

Light is connected to migraine in more ways than one. Anyone who suffers from them knows that during an attack light is like salt on a wound. Light hurts and makes a migraine worse. But light can also be a trigger. When I changed the light in my life, I also changed how migraine affected my life.

There has been considerable scientific interest in recent microbiome studies related to diabetes. But what exactly do the bacteria in your gut have to do with type 2 diabetes? Your gut microbiota can form a molecule that can lead to the progression of type 2 diabetes…

The prospect of anti-cancer properties is just one of the many researched benefits of curcumin. So why not add more curcumin to your life? Here are a few fun and easy ways you can…

Sugar offers little to nothing but calories. But we really like it, except when it leads to weight gain. A new study, however, may change the way you think about it. You know the saying — “the hair of the dog” — used often when someone suffering a hangover needs a little of what got them that way to get over it? It turns out that sugar could be the key to eating less over the holidays…

It’s no secret that a sedentary lifestyle can wreak havoc with your health. But sometimes it can seem impossible to work even 30 minutes of exercise into your busy life. Luckily, experts are finding more evidence that smaller stints of exercise can be just as powerful, yielding significant benefits you can’t afford to pass up.

Functional pain refers to pain that occurs without injury. Migraines and fibromyalgia fall into this category. Turns out more women suffer this kind of pain and now we know why. For starters, a female hormone acts on sensory pain receptors and may ramp up that stimuli. To make matters worse, certain pain treatments can kick it into high gear.

When inflammation goes unchecked for too long, the nervous system becomes damaged and can lead to diseases like Alzheimer’s or multiple sclerosis. That’s just one example of why inflammation is often called the root of all disease. But researchers have found a peptide in the beetroot that could make all that a thing of the past…

Walnuts are known to have numerous health benefits, many of which involve the heart — I’ve lost count of how many I mention in this one post! And now, the largest and longest study to date exploring the benefits of walnuts has discovered how they can help protect you from one of the most destructive processes in the human body…

A new study shows that people doing hard physical work have a higher risk of developing dementia than those doing sedentary work — 55 percent higher. Why? There’s a difference between hard labor and exercise. One of them hurts the blood supply to the brain and the other boosts it…

It’s time to stop thinking of menopause as something perfectly normal. While the menopause symptoms women experience may seem annoying, the truth is they can actually be a harbinger of things to come for your heart. So, what turns a menopause symptom into a heart disease trigger? The number of them you might suffer carries more weight, even if they’re moderate to severe…

2020 has been a very unpredictable year, and levels of anxiety and depression have skyrocketed. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by it all. Even the thought of how to shake it seems like an insurmountable task. But what if all it took was just one thing… one step… one new habit to ditch what’s bringing your down and feel like your old self again? Not to mention the added benefits…

Vitamin D builds strong bones and teeth and prevents osteoporosis. It also helps control the overactive immune response. Now, research has shown that a lack of vitamin D in pregnant women could predict future cognitive deficits for their unborn children.

Why do some people gravitate toward chili peppers and enjoy the burn while others can’t stand it? Perhaps they sense something that more and more research is revealing: that chili peppers may help you live longer. So, if you’re not traditionally a fan of spicy foods, it may be time to change your ways…

Men need to be watchful for any signs of testicular cancer, especially if they are at higher risk for the disease because of age, race, family history or medical condition. Recently, a study turned up another risk factor for testicular cancer — a medical procedure that can be difficult to avoid but could raise the risk almost 60 percent…

When you live with inflammatory bowel disease, you have a lot to watch out for. There’s the chronic inflammation of your digestive tract, the weight loss and diarrhea and the increased risk of colon cancer. But IBD also triples the risk of a life-threatening blood clot. For 1 in 7 IBD patients, it could be even higher…

The Endocrine Society has spent over 14 years researching our exposure to environmental toxins that are present in the air, water, soil and our homes. They interfere, imitate or alter pathways of hormones in the body that lead to disease. And now there’s proof that our exposure can lead to diabetes that we can pass onto our children.

You’ve probably heard that if you want to lose weight, you should eat your biggest meals early in the day. The theory is you drop weight faster by taking in most of the calories you plan to eat in a day several hours before bedtime (when your metabolism naturally slows). The idea of not worrying over what to eat so much as when seemed easy enough. But, we’re learning it may have sounded too good to be true…

While it’s normal and healthy for blood pressure to fluctuate throughout the day, when your blood pressure stays elevated, it can lead to many health problems. Many people require medications to control their blood pressure. However, there are several things you can do that will help to make it easier to manage your readings…

It’s been long understood that when you have a heart attack, it’s because somehow blood flow to your heart has become cut off, either due to a blockage or a narrowing of your coronary arteries. Blood clots can detach and float off to block those arteries. But finding immune cells are the mechanism behind those clots came as a surprise to researchers recently…

More than a year ago now, I experienced a life-changing event that wreaked havoc with my balance, my ability to swallow liquids and my memory. I got hlep in that “golden hour,” and I know many do not. But a new treatment may make that possible for more stroke sufferers.

The number of people in the U.S. over the age of 65 has grown by over a third in the past decade alone. And with the increase in life expectancy, that means we need to make changes now to stay healthier later. The largest randomized double-blind study on aging has some advice with that in mind: two supplements that may go further for you than your retirement account…

Experts have long believed diet can influence the development of cancer, but data showing exactly why has been scarce. However, a new study has found why meat leads to cancer. It comes down to a meat molecule we build antibodies against — defining a molecular connection between cancer and a diet of animal-based products…

Stroke can occur unexpectedly and at any age. In fact, stroke is on the rise among younger adults under the age of 45, and it turns out many don’t know the signs that could save a life or how to keep from becoming a victim of stroke in the first place. Time for Stroke 101…

Even in these strange pandemic times, there’s a real downside to washing your body every day. So, if sheltering in place has changed your hygiene habits, don’t worry. Experts are telling us that what we’re really doing in our daily shower is throwing our microbiome out of balance, and here’s why that is not a good thing…

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…

“You’re just getting older” is a phrase you’ve probably heard from your doctor. It’s their answer for many of the health issues we face. But, new research is demonstrating that it doesn’t have to be the case. You can keep healthy and fit no matter your age…

In years past, polluted waterways, factories sending smoke into the sky and leaded gasoline fumes led to disease and made us sick. So, the EPA set guidelines and, over the decades, the environment became cleaner. But we rarely think of our homes as being polluted…

If you’ve ever gotten caught in a downward spiral of depression, you know it’s a desperate place to be. Your heart is heavy, your mind is cloudy and you feel like a lead weight is tied to your body. So, how do you dig yourself out of this depressive hole?

Someone presents a roast dinner with baked potatoes and vegetables smothered in gravy. You smell the delicious aroma and your mouth begins to salivate. But before a fork even reaches your mouth, the smell of that food is affecting your metabolism…

It’s sad to say, but a lot of people think the older you get, the worse your health gets. But this doesn’t have to be true for you. There are a lot of changes you can make now to prevent yourself from going down this road — and the first is effortless…

When it comes to eating healthy, you have to consider more than just what you eat. You have to consider when you eat it. Because meal timing makes a big difference in your energy, metabolism, weight and overall health…

They’re called “obesogens.” They come into your home on the products you buy and wind up in your household dust for you to inhale, ingest, and absorb through your skin. According to research, just three milligrams of this dust resulted in fat production.

Reports say this is the worst tick season yet. Add to this, mosquitoes and gnats and a host of other bugs, and a nice summer day or night can turn from amazing to a disaster. Here’s a way to make an effective, non-toxic, natural insect repellent with essential oils…

How often do you use time as an excuse not to exercise? If you’re like most people, probably too often. You figure if you can’t do a full-blown thirty to sixty minute workout, you just should just forget it altogether. But, you shouldn’t, and I’ll tell you why….

If you’re diabetic already, or prediabetic, maintaining tight blood sugar control is extremely important. That’s why you should take advantage of the most effective blood sugar control tools at your disposal. All you have to do is look to simple ingredients you may already have in your kitchen…

Heartburn, reflux, ulcers and indigestion… If you’re taking prescription or over-the-counter medication to treat any of these common health complaints, you could be taking a chance with your life.

Mussels… They may not be at the top of your shopping list but they are a powerhouse of nutrition for men… And if your aim is more muscles — and better health for your brain, heart and more — eat more mussels.

Sometimes migraines come out of nowhere. Other times, it’s one of a list of many “triggers” that sets them off. Now, research says you can add too much or too little weight to that list. So is there a weight “sweet spot” that can help prevent your migraines?

Most people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within five years without major lifestyle changes, including diet changes and exercise. But there is a simple dietary trick that most doctors completely neglect in helping patients avoid diabetes…

You’ve probably heard that blueberries improve brain function, strengthen your bones and fight cancer, among other things. But there’s another berry that won’t be outdone by its blue brother. In fact, it may be one of the best age-defying, disease-fighting berries around…

Does this sound familiar… You’re working hard at losing weight and the pounds are steadily dropping, and then bang… nothing for weeks. You’ve suddenly stalled and those extra pounds just don’t want to budge. It’s certainly frustrating but one thing is for sure, you’re not alone…

A stroke hits when either oxygen or nutrients carried to the brain are blocked. While most people know that stroke is a serious issue, what is less known is that some commonly prescribed medications can increase your risk of stroke anywhere from 25 percent on up to almost 80 percent.

Did you know, that ongoing sleep issues increase your risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, anxiety and depression? And then there’s the connection between poor sleep and dementia. That one’s a real doozy…

Ah, summer. Or, should I say, “Ouch, summer!” Summer is little like a rose bush… It’s quite appealing and you can get lost in it. It’s the stuff of fond memories and adventure, but just like a thorn, an unexpected sting, pain or itch can put a quick stop to your fun…

The most common form of skin cancer beats out breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer combined. So take precautions this summer and find out how research says eating more tomatoes should be part of your efforts to reduce your risk of skin cancer…

The flowers of the immature female hops plant have long been used to add flavor and bitterness to beer. It was from there it was discovered that the plant alters its structure and is capable of providing many health benefits — including blasting belly fat at its core. But what about beer belly?

When your skin absorbs UVB rays from the sun, it triggers a reaction in your body that allows your skin cells to create vitamin D. So the sun is literally supplying your body with the vitamin D it needs to stay healthy. But there may be another reason for vitamin D’s sun-related nickname…

The average American gets conflicting messaging about how to eat to avoid the insulin resistance that leads to type 2 diabetes. Very few items represented as health foods, actually are… and certain industries try awfully hard to lead us astray from other…

The power behind cleansing lies in the ability to give your digestive system and your detox organs time to rest and to lighten the load. This brief period can be an amazing rejuvenator! But, before you start any cleanse…

From fatigue and joint pain to weight gain and autoimmune disease, your health issues could be caused by a single thing: your leaky gut. Leaky gut may begin in your gut but its ill effects don’t stop there. Before it’s too late, check these symptoms and causes and start repairing your gut asap!