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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…

Are you bored with the same old core exercises? Core exercise is one of those things that you just can’t skip out on. So, if you’re begrudging them or finding your routine stale, here’s a fun and effective solution…

Bad bacteria like E.coli, listeria, Campylobacter and salmonella do more than send you running to the bathroom with a bad case of food poisoning. They stick around in your gut and screw up the delicate balance in your microbiome. They may even lead to chronic diseases…

When Hippocrates said “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” he may not have had erectile dysfunction in mind, yet the principle holds. Certain foods possess qualities that can be helpful for managing ED…

The way you think about food, prepare food and eat your food has a huge impact on your health. That’s because your eating habits, not just the number of meals or calories you eat in a day, have a direct impact on your well-being. Eating mindfully leads to the most positive improvements.

If you could get less sleep without sacrificing your health or energy levels, would you be interested? Getting enough sleep is critical to your health. But “enough” sleep is different for everyone. And who couldn’t use a few more hours in the day to get things done…

A few years ago, a landmark breakthrough discovered there were nine key hallmarks of aging. Among them were telomere length, stem cell exhaustion and mitochondrial dysfunction. While these all sound very scientific, they have one overriding commonality that’s within your power…

Scientists are seeing how the emotional and cognitive centers of the brain are closely linked with intestinal function. Connections between infections, the subsequent use of antibiotics or other drugs, and increased risk of mental conditions, adds further insight into these complex interrelationships.

There’s a powerful, anti-cancer spice you’ve probably been missing out on, just because it may seem a little too exotic for American tongues. If you give it a try, you might find you like its spicy sweet flavor. But something you might like even better is its uncanny ability to switch off a cancer gene.

Unless you live a very sheltered life, you’re constantly being affected by the toxins in our world. No one escapes this and some are affected environmentally more than others. But you can take steps to significantly reduce toxin exposure within your personal environment. For starters…

You may do a lot of sitting during your day and the message you’ve been given is that sitting is the new smoking. But there’s research that counters that. It turns out your mindset can have a major impact on your health, so stop believing that this or that is killing you…

The signs and symptoms of anxiety are often difficult to recognize, and can take a real physical toll on your body. Most patients are sure there’s an underlying health problem at the root of symptoms like these. But most often you can blame them on your mind-body connection…

My first memory was waking up, and slowly realizing my family surrounded my bed. I didn’t understand why they were asking if I was ok. And I didn’t remember the evening before. I threw the pill bottle out that very day and never had it refilled. The last thing I needed was a prescription for amnesia.

One in five people who die of lung cancer never smoked a day in their lives. That’s why smokers and non-smokers alike need to take steps to prevent this deadly scourge, just like you would to avoid breast cancer or prostate cancer.

As men’s bodies begin to change with age, beginning during the second and third decades of life, it’s time to pay special attention to different nutritional needs that can help meet those changes head-on.

You know that sitting can be hard on your hips. Strength training and stretching are often recommended but they’re not always convenient or easy to start. But you can do this practically anywhere…

At least 7 hours. That seems to be the perfect dose your body needs each and every night to fend off seasonal cold and flu viruses. That’s because sleep is the ultimate immune-booster…

Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day. To keep that action from stressing stiff arteries, you should drink the juice that enhances arterial health.

If anything can truly add years to your life, it’s exercise. Research backs that up. But if you’re not into hitting the gym every morning or doing high intensity interval training a few times a day, can you still benefit? You might be surprised…

When you first notice your memory starting to slip, it’s alarming. Why can’t you remember the name of the person you just met? Or the movie you just saw? And, most importantly, does it mean you’re on the path to Alzheimer’s?

Age-related bone loss. It happens to everyone to some degree or another. But how badly it happens to you can mean the difference between living a stress-free, active life and living in constant fear of falls and bone fractures that can steal your independence.

By now you know, cholesterol was never really the health boogeyman the medical community made it out to be in the 80s and 90s. And, even worse, depriving your body of cholesterol might have prevented one of your vital organs from getting the fuel it needs to thrive…

Daily we’re faced with an increasing burden of unnatural substances that invade our bodies, from pesticides, herbicides and fungicides to air and water pollution, mercury, arsenic and other toxic heavy metals and microscopic plastic particles. Time to fight back…

Glyphosate is the world’s most common herbicide. Recently, it was classified as a probable carcinogen, in addition to being linked to other serious health conditions. And it accumulates in your body…

When prepared, your own body can fight off viral infections better than any antibiotic can. To fight viral respiratory infections such as bronchitis, you will need a well-hydrated body and optimal nutrition, but that’s just the start…

How can you guard against advice that may not be personalized to you? Know yourself. As a woman flipping 50 you are unique and your approach to fitness is unique. Look for advice made especially for you…

Triple-negative breast cancer is highly aggressive. And it’s especially known for its ability to spread to other areas of the body and come back after a period of remission. An all-natural compound in foods may help prevent it…

If you could only stick to one health tip what would it be? That’s a question I get a lot because many people find eating healthfully overwhelming. There’s conflicting information about eating carbs, protein and even fats. On top of that, there’s always some new great diet. But my advice is simple: stick to the fundamentals…

Balance is a necessity of life. It is required in almost everything we do. Unfortunately, for many people, balance gets difficult to maintain as they age. So take a seat and let’s get started working on your balance…

It’s amazing what a huge impact a little bug bite can have on your health and your life, especially if it’s a tick bite. Lyme disease is serious business. But there’s one tick-borne disease that’s not only life-altering, it’s outright bizarre…

The core muscles are the ones that can take some of that pressure off of your back, and help you avoid the back pain and even debilitating injury that can impact your day to day activities. But if your back hurts is it too late? Absolutely not…