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Research has proven time and time again that optimists live longer than pessimists. In fact, one 2019 study found that they live 11 to 15 percent longer than pessimistic folks on average. But what exactly is it about a sunny disposition that leads to a longer life? A new study shows it could all come down to this surprisingly simple factor…

More people get their protein from meat even though eating more plant-based protein could do them a lot of good. In fact, the more plant protein, the longer the lifespan. And it’s not an all-or-nothing deal… Research shows you can eat your meat and increase your plant-based protein just a little for some really big benefits…

One of the most common prescriptions for hypertension in the U.S. is beta blockers, drugs that are supposed to keep your blood pressure in the green zone and protect your heart. But now, according to a new study, these same medications are hiding a danger of heart failure, especially if you’re a woman.

As we age, our eyes become more vulnerable to disease. Age-related macular degeneration is just one example of diseases that become more likely in our 50s, 60s and beyond. Know the signs and learn how to protect your eyes before it’s too late.

We’ve all been there… you brush against a patch of poison ivy or try a new skincare product and your skin erupts in a rash. Typically, you’d need a topical steroid cream to get it under control. But there’s another proven way to tackle this type of allergic response — and you can find it in the fruit aisle.

Do you have a hard time concentrating? Do you forget words or lose your train of thought during conversations? Do you feel spacey or out of it often? If you do, you may be dealing with brain fog. You can lift the fog by ditching these foods…

How do you live to 100? Despite what you may have heard, it doesn’t require extreme diets, expensive medical procedures or unusual health rituals. New research shows it may just require two habits that are so simple they may surprise you…

Diuretics and ACE inhibitors can be effective in treating high blood pressure. But they come with side effects like diarrhea, lightheadedness and muscle cramping. So, what else is a person to do besides eat right and exercise? Add herbs and spices known to naturally lower blood pressure to foods you already eat.

Metabolic syndrome sneaks up on people. It might start with your cholesterol. Before you know it, your blood pressure goes up. Next, your doctor is concerned about your blood sugar which is going up with your weight. Before you wake up one day on more medications than you’ve ever taken in all your years, try a daily bowl of oatmeal instead.

You have roughly 100,000 miles of blood vessels and veins that make up your arterial superhighway… and much working against them. Your heart, and more, depend on them. Luckily, new research has found a way to make it easier than ever to decrease arterial stiffness and improve blood flow. Just grab a partner and stretch…

I’ve never thought of my diffuser as anything but a blessing to my health and home. It’s an easy way to take advantage of the benefits of aromatherapy and a great alternative to chemical air fresheners. But I recently read something that indicated there may be a dark side to my diffuser…

It’s fun to read about the health benefits of guilty pleasures… like drinking coffee, looking at cat memes or indulging in a glass of wine. We get a lot of mixed messages about that last one though. But a new study shows that people who drink low-to-moderate amounts of alcohol have better brain health than those who don’t.

About 84 million adults in the U.S. have prediabetes. That means 34 percent of adults, at any given time, are poised to cross a threshold that would take them down a chronic disease path. Sounds daunting, doesn’t it? But what if I told you they could turn that trajectory completely around in a matter of steps?

How often do you eat capers? You know, those tiny green balls you see hanging out in your chicken piccata, on top of your salmon lox bagel or in your salad. The answer for most of us is probably not that often. That’s a shame because they’re packed with a potent compound for brain and heart health…

Breaking health news contends that limiting dietary saturated fat does nothing for reducing heart disease events or for heart disease prevention. The study’s conclusions run against the advice of most health authorities, but by sheer numbers alone, it feels pretty compelling…

Using disinfectant wipes to clean the surfaces in your home? You should know there’s more to it than just pulling one out and wiping. Follow these tips to make sure you get the most out of them during cold and virus season…

If you’re feeling like all your energy has been drained, you can barely get out of bed in the morning and struggle to make it through the day, you’re not alone. Lack of energy is a common complaint and can be due to a wide range of issues. Figuring out what’s got you dragging is a challenge. Here are some clues…

You’ve probably heard that omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation and disease, while omega-6 fatty acids fuel them. But recent research shows this isn’t entirely true. Omega-6 fatty acids from healthy sources aren’t the inflammation-causing boogeymen they’ve been made out to be. In fact, they may even have unique health benefits…

High blood pressure can stem from a combination of issues. And while your doctor is prescribing medications, far too often other causes get ignored, leaving you with uncontrolled blood pressure problems that even the strongest medicines can’t fully control. Put these blood pressure-reducing interventions to work…

When you have food allergies, you become very good at inspecting labels. That’s because, if you don’t, it could have serious consequences. But what if, despite all your careful label reading, you’re still exposed to a food allergen because it’s not listed on the label? That’s a food allergy sufferer’s worst nightmare. And the FDA’s new food labeling rules are making it more likely…

Most people think menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, memory loss start in the ovaries, when in fact they are neurological symptoms. That’s because estrogen helps produce energy in the brain. As it delines neurons slow down and age quickly. That’s why women need to protect their brains as they age…

Food is a powerful tool for optimizing health. But how come some people try a certain diet and experience dramatic results while others barely notice a difference in their weight, health and well-being on the same diet? Luckily, research has us one step closer to figuring out how to make healthy eating work for everyone…

Men have a reputation for avoiding check-ups. and even putting off sick visits for as long as possible. That’s why we’ve put together five warning signs something’s wrong with your health that you should never ignore, just for you guys…

We all have times when we overdo it at the dinner table. Unfortunately, overeating regularly causes you to gain weight, increases your risk of chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cognitive decline and cancer and triggers hormonal changes that make it harder to stop overeating. Luckily, this simple, healthy snack can stop the vicious cycle of overeating…

Adopting clean-living strategies are commonplace for those of us who realize the health dangers posed by toxins. But while we’ve been focused mostly on toxins and poisons, there’s another threat that deserves your attention, capable of contributing to autoimmune diseases and the underlying inflammation that accelerates the process of chronic illness.

You probably remember the days when saturated fat was the enemy of people prone to high cholesterol. In fact, you’ll still see many widely respected health institutions advising people with high cholesterol to cut back on the fats. But a lot of recent evidence shows that this advice is outdated. If you really want to lower your cholesterol, you need to focus on carbs instead…

If you haven’t tried chiropractic care yet, you could be missing out. While some dismiss chiropractic care, believing that the only way to find relief is through medical treatments and drugs, scientific studies are proving that chiropractic works! Here are a few conditions getting adjusted could help…

Kidney stones may be one of the most painful things you’ll ever experience… many people compare it to giving birth. Arming yourself with ways to dissolve small stones and preventing new stones from forming is so important. Here are the natural options you can use at home…

When most people think of healthy greens, they think of kale or spinach. But have you tried arugula? This peppery-spicy, delicate-looking green can help lower your blood pressure and save you from bone fractures, and that’s just for starters…

Your skin, hair and metabolism aren’t the only things that start to show the signs of aging once you hit 40. The cells in your retina do too. And that can cause major vision problems as you get older. But red light could help you protect these critical cells and keep your eagle eyes a bit longer…

If your waistband is feeling extra snug, don’t blame your dryer. More than likely, your stomach is to blame, thanks to eating habits and the digestive problems that they bring.

If someone told you that modern food was part of a big science experiment and you were one of the unlucky guinea pigs, would you be surprised?

There’s a little-known breast cancer-preventing fruit used by the Chinese for centuries that is not only easy to use, but has been shown in studies to actually kill tumors and improve your overall health at the same time…

Who wouldn’t like to look more toned in their spring and summer clothes? When you’re in a hurry to get results, use these tips for faster fitness. You might be surprised to find less is more.

Most of us have suffered through the mind-numbing headache, stomach-turning nausea and disorienting dizziness of a hangover at least once in our lives. Chalk it up to a learning experience and hopefully it doesn’t happen again, right? Here’s one good reason to never let it happen again…

As you age, your body slowly but surely loses the battle to keep its organs from suffering oxidative damage. But in two key areas, your genetic material and your mitochondria (cellular energy producers), researchers have found that CoQ10 can help.

Constipation… If you’re an unlucky sufferer, it can be a real strain, a real pain, and a real concern and worry. Try implementing the following natural everyday strategies to help eliminate your constipation and keep things moving for good…

When free radicals rip away ions, they cause oxidation, which is highly destructive. Rust, which eats into metal, is an example of oxidation. The resulting oxidative stress, which is like internal rust to your body, damages cells and causes premature aging. Put an end to it…

Tight hips are a road block to daily activities and enjoying an active, full life. Everything from walking to hiking and biking, even gardening, requires a degree of flexibility in your hips. Yet for many, range of motion is restricted because of old injuries or simply from sitting for long periods…

Ever wonder why you’re more likely to find yourself saddled with a cold or flu-related respiratory infection (or God forbid an even worse respiratory infection like pneumonia) this time of year? Time to get serious about your vitamin…

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking, “If I could just lose 10… 20… or even 30 pounds, then I’ll be happy.” But, it turns out that there is something far more powerful than weight loss when it comes to feeling better — a balanced diet.

This 7-minute do-anywhere, anytime workout (no equipment needed) is a fat-burning, metabolism-boosting routine that will help you get the fit, firm body you’ve always wanted. Got 7 minutes? Good, because there are no more excuses…

As we age, most of us experience various problems in the bedroom. Insomnia keeps us from a restful night’s sleep. Depression keeps us in bed for too long. Stiffness greets many of us as we wake. Yet, there is a flower that offers an effective solution…

When it comes to preventing, reducing or managing the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, you want to keep things moving while reducing inflammation, constipation and pain. The right foods and supplements can help…

It’s come to light that over the years clinical trials have contained strong bias and failed to report accurate effect rates and adverse events. In fact, scientific reviews have revealed that statins do not lead to a lower rate of heart attack or mortality. In fact, they may lead to disease…

Cholesterol is brain fuel and you should be more concerned with balancing it than blindly lowering it… Balancing fats is just as important. And there are two very important ones that most of us are completely off balance with…

Most of us have taken vitamins for longer than we can remember… Vitamin D when the days get shorter; vitamin C during cold season; vitamin E for antioxidant protection, and so on. But is it really doing you any good?

Are you sick to death of the word diet because it signifies counting calories, watching carbs and brings to mind complicated eating programs that turn mealtimes into a hassle? I want to talk about a different diet today…

If you want to protect your mind and body from the ravages of time, there’s one thing you need to do above all else… And it’s not Botox shots from the dermatologist or spending a wad of cash on the anti-aging secrets of Hollywood’s most glamorous. That kind of thing is a facade that doesn’t get to the underlying causes of aging, like this…

If you got this far you’re already exercising, or at least you’re thinking about it. These five tips will enhance your potential results without much additional effort. Are you in?

When we try to get to the bottom of what’s causing our disease epidemic, it basically comes down to the fact that we’re eating too many energy dense foods and not enough nutrient dense ones. What’s the difference?

Whether you’re dealing with a rash, injury or burn, or chronic skin inflammation from a disease like eczema or psoriasis, you need something in your medicine chest that provides relief…

As you age, your hormonal output shrinks, affecting all of the systems in your body and brain. Menopause and andropause result from declines in the sex hormones. The good news is that declines in your hormone levels are completely reversible — and the “love” hormone can help…

An astonishing discovery has recently been made, but I bet you haven’t heard a word about it… Instead of a stuffy scientific study, I want to tell you about the real-life, living, breathing group of people who have the healthiest hearts in the world… and how you can too.

Many of us focus on the front of our body. What do we look like? We wonder how our clothes fit while looking in a mirror. We focus our workout on our abs and pecs and arms so we look good, from the front. But we often forget about our back side.

Indian cuisine is notable for its liberal use of turmeric, a bright yellow spice that comes from the root of a plant in the ginger family. It’s quite aromatic. But many people are now beginning to understand that it’s a must for brain health.

The pounding in your head… The sensitivity to light and noise that makes you want to bury your head under the covers for days… and the nauseating dizziness… These are the debilitating symptoms of a migraine.

Painful conditions can keep you from exercising the way you want for fear of being worse off afterwards. Stress and a busy schedule can get in your way. But what if I can help you solve all three of these things standing in the way of your fit life?

Are our beliefs about stress relief and the dangers of stress off base? It may not be stress itself that’s causing all the problems, but our belief that stress is inherently bad. It’s all about perception… and it can spell the difference between dying at a younger age and living to a ripe old age.

Not only does your immune system keep you from getting a common cold, it protects you against all types of diseases, including cancer. The more you can do to support it, the better off you’ll be.