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Triglycerides are not all that important for heart disease risk on their own. Rather they’re more significant depending upon the company they keep and whether they’re very high. The combination of low HDL and high triglycerides is a particularly worrisome profile. For that reason, let’s talk about how to get them lower…

Right now, costly therapy and questionable drugs are the approved treatments for OCD. But cannabis may hold potential for providing a break from the chronic cycle of obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors those struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder deal with on a daily basis…

Living with inflammatory bowel disease can make you feel like you’re on your own since the medical community hasn’t been able to agree on the cause or how to reduce your symptoms. Luckily, a new study has found the answer. It comes down to just one ingredient in a long list of foods to avoid.

One in four American households includes someone who suffers from migraines, and more than 90 percent of sufferers are unable to function normally during their attacks. Treatments have included drugs that don’t always help and advice on avoiding triggers. Thanks to research into the effect of light on migraine, there’s new hope…

CoQ10 is an essential nutrient that works like an antioxidant in your body, supporting health, slowing the effects of aging and powering trillions of your body’s cells. But a couple of factors are notorious for stealing it, including this list of common medications…

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.

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.

If you’re making the switch to a healthier diet, then you’re probably familiar with one particular feeling… hunger. But never fear! There’s a trick for curbing cravings that will make your life a whole lot easier and your stomach a whole lot fuller.

When you’re trying to lose weight, skipping a meal might seem like the obvious solution. After all, it lowers your calorie intake and that’s a good thing, right? But skipping breakfast leads to negative metabolic changes that can sabotage your efforts and put you in danger of stroke.

Dieting is a challenge and once you add in eating out, it can seem impossible to lose the weight and keep it off. But, there are ways to make healthy choices no matter where you choose to eat. Here are the top ways…

The growing low T issue is concerning and so are the symptoms… decreased sex drive, ED, increased body fat and enlarged breasts. Not to mention depression, irritability and insomnia. Just a few of these symptoms are enough to affect a man’s quality of life (and his partner’s), but it also impacts fertility.

A lot of people only exercise with one goal in mind — losing weight. And they assume that once they lose weight, they’ll feel better, look better and have more self-esteem. But the truth is, exercise is more than a means to an end…

For the first time in more than a decade, the life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped. Now more than ever, you need to take your health into your own hands and do all that you can to live longer and healthier. So, here are a eight easy, proven ways to extend both the quantity and quality of your life.

Have you put on a few extra pounds lately? Are you plagued with headaches, mood swings, bloating and even a decreased sex drive? If any of this sounds familiar, you could be suffering from the symptoms caused by high estrogen, even if you’re in menopause.

Neck tension can creep up on you and if you’re really unlucky, can lead to headache and migraine pain when that tension makes it way up the base of your head. And most of the time you’re not even aware it’s happening until it hurts. Why?

If you’re trying to eat healthy, then you probably eat broccoli at least a few times per week… It’s one of the most touted cancer-fighting foods, after all. But there’s another big broccoli benefit that hasn’t gotten much press yet, even though it could help fight one of the greatest epidemics of our day…

If you want skin that is more youthful and vibrant… Skin that has that glow you just can’t miss. There is one must-have essential oil that should be part of your beauty regimen.

Do you ever wish you could turn the clock back a decade to a time where you felt a little younger, a little healthier and a little more energetic? Well, in a sense, you can…

Who do you turn to when you are thinking about joining a gym, taking up yoga or trying a new diet? Who do you call when you have a health concern, small or large? These are important considerations…

Fat is not something to be feared. The fact is we need fat for many functions in the body — for the production and formation of bile acids, sex hormones, adrenal hormones, vitamin D and more.

You might not even think about your fingernails except to clip, file, paint or otherwise improve their appearance. But, your fingernails do more than just make you look good, they also provide a window to your health.

Olive oil has a long list of unquestionable health benefits… It fights heart disease, reduces your risk of diabetes, fights osteoporosis, and wards off depression, among other remarkable feats. But if all that weren’t enough, olive oil has one more enticing trick up its sleeve…

We don’t think much about the thyroid… and we really should. Especially considering that this non-descript little gland located in your neck produces hormones that regulate energy metabolism, control protein synthesis and adjust your body’s sensitivity to other hormones.

There are many nutrition myths that are deeply embedded in society. So much so that they become “norms” — things that most people believe to be true and don’t really question. One such nutrition myth surrounds fat…

There’s a quick trick you can use to keep those pounds from coming back, maintain your weight loss and stay fit and it’s backed up by science. Researchers say it “pushes the right biological buttons” that keep your body from gaining weight.

There’s no getting around it: most of us absolutely adore chocolate! Like many, perhaps you even struggle to balance your desire to eat healthy with your desire to enjoy life’s pleasures — such as chocolate! The good news is you may not have to choose.

There’s a lot of anger in the world these days. Anger is quite a powerful emotion and has been shown to manifest in powerful diseases. You may feel powerless about what’s behind the anger, but regardless of the cause, if you let it, it can rob you of your good health… or even kill you.

It’s no secret that a simple smile from someone you love can make you feel better. But, did you know that putting a smile on your face, even if you have to fake it can decrease your stress, fight depression, ease your pain, lower your blood pressure and even help you live longer?

A strong, flexible spine is one of the most important ways to assure better health as you age. This one body part can help you have good posture, better balance and flexibility and an active lifestyle. That equates to a longer life.

Did you know that adding this tasty snack into your diet could be one of the best things you can do to boost your brain health? If you want a healthy brain, you first have to improve the health of your gut…

Summer is the perfect time of year to while away your days at the beach — the sand between your toes, the breeze on your face and the water lapping at your ankles. Of course, there are a few things that put a damper on this blissful summer experience… sunburn, bug bites and (worst of all) jellyfish or man o’ war stings.

Physicians have often suggested osteoarthritis was simply a “wear-n-tear” issue. Now we understand it’s a disease of low-grade inflammation, a term that scientists call “inflammaging,” leading to a whole range of complex reactions at the cellular and molecular level characteristic of premature aging.

If you’re tired of spending money on anti-aging serums, I have good news: There’s a simple way to slow aging while also spending less. At first, it may sound like cruel and unusual punishment, but hear me out… research participants’ biological age appeared to go backwards!

Everyone has food cravings… In fact, 97 percent of women and 68 percent of men say they experience cravings for very specific foods. In all likelihood, you’re one of them. So, what are those cravings trying to tell you?

Everyone may feel stressed at times, but burnout is a whole other level. Burnout is a hyper-stress state induced by continued workplace pressures, elevated chronic stress and feelings of not being in control of your work environment. And it can boost your risk for coronary heart disease by almost 80 percent…

When it comes to botanicals, there’s no such thing as a magic bullet — one herb that supports all aspects of health. However, there are many which are known for their versatility and wide range of benefits. One of these is milk thistle.

Chronic pain can destroy your wellbeing. Even low-level aches and pains can derail your mood. Sometimes injury is to blame, but commonly it’s our own bad habits, starting with posture…