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More and more people are turning to medical marijuana to relieve the pain and stiffness of arthritis. They’ve found that CBD is at least as effective as opioids or NSAIDs, but without the dangers of addiction, heart attack, stroke or internal bleeding.

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…

What if you could increase your happiness, vitality and motivation in just two weeks by making one small tweak to your diet? Would you try it? What if I told you this one small change could completely overhaul your mind and body? And here’s the best part…

In recent years, it’s been discovered that inflammation is much more than an ache, pain or arthritic condition. We all face the likelihood of an increased inflammatory response. It’s now recognized that every single disease begins with chronic inflammation in our cells.

Low back pain is one of the leading causes for doctor visits, but mainstream medicine has finally admitted they’ve been treating it incorrectly. That’s because drug therapy, their first-line treatment option, has done nothing to help. Finally, they’re admitting which alternative therapies work…

Not so long ago, some faulty research led to the belief that eating fat was one of the worst things for your health. Fast-forward a number of years and we now see sugar as the predominant villain of the modern day diet. And for good reason…

Think you’re already trying every trick in the book to keep your memory sharp and your brain dementia-free? Well, I have one more unique way you can fend off Alzheimer’s in the years to come…

Constipation can be caused by many things, though most people never suspect the medicines they are taking. But, it turns out that there are seven sneaky medications you could be taking right now that could be making your restroom trips more troublesome than they should be.

If you are choosing interval training, you’re probably doing so for one of two reasons… You either want to find short exercise you can fit in to a busy schedule, or you want the optimum fat burning potential with your exercise. You can have both with intervals.

If you’re like me, you probably experience anxiety, irritability, self-doubt and even hopelessness at times… maybe even often. The circumstances around you seem to largely control how you feel. However, how you interpret your circumstances is the first key to mastering healing thoughts.

If you want to prevent disease and attain optimum health, it’s vital to detoxify your body from the chemicals and pollutants it faces on a daily basis. The easiest way to do that is to pick out a few detoxifying foods you enjoy and add them to your daily diet, like this snack…

Strangely enough, mounting evidence suggests poor meal timing could sabotage your heart health just as much as poor food choices. That means your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to learn how to optimize your daily meals and snacks for a healthy heart…

Omega-3 fatty acids are classified as “essential” because they are required for human health, but your body is incapable of manufacturing them. That means you have to get these nutrients from food.

One form of neigong exercises is known as “standing post” postures, of which there are over a dozen. Many people credit these exercises with anti-aging benefits including significant improvements to balance, strength, immune function and wellbeing.

The culprit behind vision loss is known as macular degeneration. And, the drugs used to combat the disease have a whole host of their own problems, from eye pain and more visions problems to even bleeding from your eyes. But a certain rare spice shows hope for saving your vision…

Among the many factors that impact prostate inflammation is your choice of foods and beverages. Every man is different, but most men with prostatitis are most affected by these five foods and beverages, and eliminating or significantly limiting them may provide symptom relief.

Menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and sleep disruption can cause anxiety… and anxiety can increase these symptoms. Regardless of the order they come in, if you’re in those menopausal stages, it can be a very rough roller coaster ride. If you’re reading this and nodding your head, you’re not alone.

Summer vacation may get you excited… On the other hand you may pull out those sleeveless tops and run screaming back into the dressing room. Help is here. In just a few weeks, you can get stronger, sleeker toned arms that you’ll be proud to show off.

Kidney stones are a serious matter. And if you don’t believe me, consider this… a kidney stone can get as big as a golf ball, while also staying sharp and crystal-shaped. Just imagine passing some of that through your urinary tract. Yikes!

Herbology is, in a nutshell, the study of the properties of herbs, their collection, preparation, benefits and how to use them. Chinese herbs have been used for the treatment of illness and disease in Chinese medicine for thousands of years.

We’ve all been told to drink milk and eat dairy products to ensure strong healthy bones… But what do you do if you’re lactose intolerant, follow a vegan diet or simply don’t care too much for dairy? Turn to dietary sources of non-dairy calcium…

There isn’t much worse than foot pain that just won’t go away. They ache when you walk on them. They throb while you rest. They give off sharp, searing pain that leaves you begging for relief. When you take a look at your feet, it’s easy to see why they can experience so many problems.

Chemical and electromagnetic forces can negatively impact cellular health. For example, ionizing radiation from airplanes, CT scans and other sources can induce molecular changes in the brain that resemble Alzheimer’s. Reduce the negative impact…

As women, we know breast cancer risk is real… besides skin cancer, it’s the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer, with 85 percent of cases occurring due to lifestyle-related genetic mutations. In walks olive oil to the rescue…

Pain… we are all familiar with it. Most people turn to prescription medications. But turning to opioids for pain relief can often do more harm to your health and there’s the big risk of addiction. Why risk it when there’s this long list of foods, spices and supplements shown to help ease pain?

It turns out it’s not just the food at fast food restaurants that can harm your health, it’s the packaging too. To deal with the greasy food, fast food companies have started using toxic grease-proof packaging…

There’s no doubt that your mind and feelings are interconnected with your physical body… Emotions can quadruple cardiovascular disease risk, promote cancer, and lead to all sorts of pain if you don’t stop the trajectory.

We’ve all heard the advice… Stay out of the sun, wear a hat, and never leave the house without sunscreen. This advice may be well-meaning, but research shows it could also be causing your chronic headaches.

If you’re under stress, experiencing hormone fluctuations, and not sleeping or feeling rested, you may only dream of a “certain” bedroom activity. Well, you’re not alone. Follow these tips and you’ll be on your way to renewed intimacy…

The latest research has shown a way to actually restore your body’s natural ability to burn fat and use it for energy instead of storing it on your hips, belly, and thighs… and no more crash diets required.

It’s easy to get obsessed over one food, thinking it’s the “cure-all” ingredient, and that’s where things can falter… Because foods and ingredients never exist alone in our diet. Foods work in synergy to create a greater overall effect.

Leg strength, endurance and dynamic balance are vital to wellness. The mini trampoline is a terrific tool because your body is forced to keep firing all different muscles at different rates and intensities to keep you in balance.