Latest Stories

Alzheimer’s is one of the scariest diseases on the planet. It doesn’t just steal your life, it steals who you are and the lifetime of memories you’ve accumulated. Scientists have proven that one of the easiest ways to postpone or even prevent Alzheimer’s could be found in your bathroom.

There are changes you can make in your forties that will keep you healthier, more energetic and more alert for decades to come. Here are 11 changes you can make that will make a big difference over time.

A new study says there’s a little-known factor that could be increasing your chances of ending up with worrisome cholesterol levels. It’s something you could be drinking on a daily basis.

Potatoes are probably the most controversial vegetable. No one would say that broccoli is unhealthy, but potatoes have plenty of naysayers… mostly because they’re high in carbs. But the truth is that potatoes are a good source of nutrients, including protein that can fuel your muscles.

The vital antioxidant nutrient Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is responsible for providing an energy spark to all 100 trillion of your body’s cells. And scientists have proven that sufficient CoQ10 is critical for producing 95 percent of your body’s personal energy. But its effects go much deeper…

When your thyroid is functioning properly, your health blossoms. When it isn’t, the effects on your health can be more widespread than you’d ever imagine. Here is a list of 9 lesser-known signs of thyroid trouble you need to be aware of.

Vitamin D and calcium, the dynamic duo of bone health, are probably the first things you think of when you think about how to keep your bones healthy… but vitamin K is crucial for building bone strength and can be found in many of the foods we eat.

High sugar intake is directly linked to liver cancer, liver scarring and fatty liver disease — a condition that can lead to cirrhosis. But there is a zero-calorie savior that can satisfy your sweet tooth and save your liver — stevia.

Spending time in the sunshine lifts your mood and gives you a vitamin D boost that keeps your bones and your immune system strong. But it also leads to UVB-induced skin damage and premature aging. Could supplementing collagen reverse that damage and restore youthful skin?

If you want to reduce your odds of developing Alzheimer’s, you should make one simple change to your diet — eat more flavonoid-rich foods. Why? Because the amount you eat now directly impacts your risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in the decades to come.

When you think of apple cider vinegar, you probably picture that tangy salad dressing that makes your mouth water or that tart marinade that gives your favorite chicken dish an extra kick. But, if you’re only using the flavor-packed powerhouse in your cooking, you could be missing out on some big health benefits…

Do you have stomach issues, food allergies or intolerances? What if you could get rid of your gut trouble without changing anything in your diet? It sounds too good to be true, but it’s possible. That’s because gut issues don’t always have to do only with the contents of your stomach…

One in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime. And even while breast cancer rates have been decreasing, this year alone, over 42,100 women will die from it. But a review of 20 studies proves a high fiber diet is a solid way to bring your breast cancer risk down.

In many modern countries, even the U.S. where most people have access to high-quality nutrition, vitamin deficiencies are more common than most realize. That puts wellness at the top of the list… starting with these essential nutrients…

We all want to look younger. Yet, little things you do each day could be aging you beyond your years… That’s why we’re counting down six seemingly harmless habits that can leave your face looking like a road map. If you’re doing any of these, stop now to keep your age a secret…

On their own, statins are not a fool-proof guarantee of better outcomes. In fact, I recommend that all my patients eat a heart-healthy diet. Why? Because if your cholesterol is high and you can reduce it with diet alone, that’s always the better answer. That’s why a new study is so alarming…

With COVID-19 going around, you want your immune system to be primed and ready to fight if and when it needs to. That means you should pay a little extra attention to the vitamins and minerals you’re getting daily. A new scientific review shows that high selenium levels could be linked to a higher likelihood of surviving COVID-19…

I buy a lot of my food organic, but not all of it. Sometimes, the price tag is so steep that I convince myself my body can handle a little dose of pesticides for the sake of my pocketbook. But based on all I’ve learned about pesticides and produce, I know I need to be strategic about which foods I buy organic and which ones I don’t…

There’s one exercise that can be done anywhere. No special equipment is required and the benefits are wide-ranging — from boosting your brain health to keeping your heart ticking.So, throw out the excuses and break out your shoes…

Since we know that heart disease is the leading cause of heart attacks, is there anything you’re doing that’s increasing your risk of death? What can you do differently that could save your life? For starters, you can change these five habits and change your risk…

I’m being careful to make very conscious choices about what I eat these days. See, the link between depression and weight gain is well established. But there’s another piece of the puzzle that may be the root of the problem and the answer to fixing it…

As much as I enjoy losing myself in good television, I know that by watching so much all at once, I might be putting my health at risk. According to all the research, binge-watching is linked to a higher risk of inflammatory disease and a shorter life span in general… so is there a level that’s safe, especially for your heart health? The good news is yes!

You’ve probably heard about “brain-boosting” foods that lower your risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. But an area that gets overlooked when we talk about diet is food pairing. Can eating certain foods together impact your risk? Turns out these pairings are a recipe for cognitive decline…

Overall, fewer people are dying from cancer. But while cancer deaths are going down, the number of people being diagnosed with certain types actually went up last year. We’ve put together a list of six symptoms that doctors say patients often miss to help you avoid being caught in this nightmare scenario…

If you have metabolic syndrome, you’re officially at a much higher risk for heart disease (diabetes and cancer too). Scary thought, I know. But protecting yourself from the dangers of metabolic syndrome might be easier than you’d think…

More than one million people suffer from MS in the U.S. But ground-breaking research may be able to help them slow, even reverse the damage it inflicts on the nervous system. Best of all, it’s a natural compound found in some of our favorite fruits.

Even though coffee has transformed its bad-for-you image over the past couple of decades, there are still lingering questions about coffee’s impact on your health. Why is coffee OK for your heart in some studies and not OK in other studies? Research shows it all may come down to this one thing…

In the weeks after a heart attack, you need to do things differently so you don’t have another one. What should you do to turn your heart health around? Healthy eating and exercise are great starters. But there’s another component to restoring heart health that people often forget about…

For decades, scientists have questioned the link between sleep and Alzheimer’s. Does poor sleep increase risk? It seems people with sleep problems are more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s. Or, does the brain biology of people at risk cause them to have poor sleep? Regardless, what’s at the root of this is what deep sleep does to your brain.

Over the past couple of decades, we’ve seen aspirin’s anti-cancer clout rise significantly. But the salicin that inspired aspirin may not even be the best anti-cancer compound the amazing willow has to offer. Recent research shows there’s another willow compound with even more cancer-fighting potential…

Researchers are increasingly discovering new ways that the health of your mouth affects the health of the rest of your body. And they’ve found that one poor habit you should avoid can double your risk of pneumonia.

Most of us get plenty of this in the bedroom. But for those who don’t get enough… life can be a real bummer. Because your health pays the price. Without enough, you’re doing your body some real harm. But there’s another reason to seriously…

Back when humans were fighting for survival, our muscles experienced a full range of motion. Now. too many of us feel tightness and discomfort in our upper back, shoulders and chest. Time to work that out…

Winter is rough on your skin, but that’s not all. Your skin, and that includes your scalp, is a large and porous organ. Anything absorbed through it goes directly into your blood stream. This includes personal care products which, taken together, contain thousands of toxic chemicals.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful syndrome, especially when it affects the knees as these help hold and move the load of the body, affecting movement and mobility. The CDC offer up two harrowing statistics…

Conditions like Parkinson’s that hamper the brain can have devastating consequences. But there are nutrients and other natural substances that often may help alleviate some of these difficulties. Here are the most valuable substances and how to use them to nurture your brain.

PSA levels can rise for reasons related to the prostate, but there are actually more situations that are not directly related to prostate health that can cause PSA to rise. Here are a few…

If you’re trying to keep a regular fitness routine that includes strength training with weights (to boost metabolism/build muscle), your arthritis pain could hamper your best efforts. This can help…

How can you prevent mischief in your microbiome? It all comes down to your protein-carbohydrate ratio. You need to eat one of these dietary staples in more abundance than the other to maintain microbial balance…

While researchers and standard doctors try to understand how to treat chronic fatigue with drugs, the integrative medical community has made a ton of progress in helping patients regain their energy and quality of life naturally, with a holistic (whole body) approach.

If you give in to fast food cravings for those oh-so-good, but oh-so-bad for you burgers, fries and thighs you could be putting your brain at perilous risk of memory-destroying inflammation. And if you’re male, you’re most at risk. Does that mean women can jump to the front of the fried chicken buffet?

If you’ve ever been scared you were going crazy — thought you saw or heard something that really wasn’t there — don’t worry too much. You’re probably one of the 5 percent of people who, like me, experience hallucination at some point in life.

Any kind of cancer is scary. But an early diagnosis can be a lifesaver in most cases. The trouble lies with a few cancers that are most often not discovered until they have spread. But there’s one thing you can do that could improve your chances of early detection and survival…

Negatives thoughts and feelings can be paralyzing. In fact, psychological distress can increase your odds of death from heart disease. But you can learn to turn off those negative feelings with a simple technique…

Yo-yo dieting can easily become an endless cycle: the more you diet, the more weight you gain in the long run. But that’s not the only thing working against you. Your microbiome begins sabotaging your weight loss efforts too…

If you really, really dislike visits to the dentist you are going to really, really like what I’m about to share with you, so I will just cut to the chase…

Most adults that I know tend to have too much fat, decreased muscle mass and decreased energy. That adds up to decreased quality of life. The anti-aging hormone could correct some key deficiencies and turn that all around…

I have a confession. I’m a television addict. I don’t even have cable but I still manage to watch too much. Everyone says this is a golden age of television. Too bad it’s killing me. But television itself isn’t inherently dangerous. What’s really going on?

“Superfood” may be a modern term, but flaxseeds, which very well may be the world’s first cultivated superfood, have been consumed for 6,000 years. Sometimes called linseeds, these small, brown or golden-colored seeds, have big benefits and a great nutty taste. Here’s how to put them to use…

There’s nothing quite like a steaming mug of hot cocoa on a cold winter’s day. Add a dollop of whipped cream to the top, and it may even be the best guilty pleasure of the winter season. But what if I told you hot cocoa was less of a guilty pleasure and more of a health-boosting heart tonic?

Red flags signaling gluten intolerance include gas, bloating, constipation or diarrhea. But these symptoms can also be due to any number of things. How can you know if gluten is the problem?

Tired? I’d be surprised if you said ‘no.’ These six tips make it easier to boost your energy during exercise and recover better so you’ll be ready to go for your next workout. And remember: the thing about exercise is that the more you do it, the more energy you will have…

Is there something you like to eat that gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling? Physical sensations, like the tastes of foods and the sounds of music, can create certain feelings, and we all have those experiences. But did you know that foods can alter your thinking?

If you forget to take care of yourself and make time for the things you love in life, it won’t take long before you’re feeling listless and depressed. But there’s a simple tactic you can try to quickly transform your downward spiral into the exact opposite…

Blending nutrients into your coffee with healthy fats is an old-fashioned trick to keep you from being hungry. But in modern terms you might call it biohacking because the small drops of fat, or micelles, increase the absorption of the nutrients.

A recent analysis has found that surgery patients who listen to music may experience lower levels of pain, anxiety, blood pressure, and heart rate than people who do not listen to music.

One of my all-time favorite exercises is the plank. It is simple, requires no space, no equipment, no gym, and no investment in time. Standard planks are great for core strength. But when you need to go to another level, and want to work the hips and core together, then side planks are the way to go.

In people with compromised immune systems, a virulent species of yeast can enter the bloodstream where it can cause deadly infection affecting the kidneys, liver, spleen, lungs, brain and heart valves. So what can you do? Eat more of this…

Zinc may be the last entry on a list of minerals, but it’s right up there at the top when you consider how important it is to men’s health. I have listed many of the benefits of zinc for men’s health, but before I get to them, it’s worth checking out some of the basics about zinc.

If you’re concerned about the potential cancer risk associated with meat, but still feel it’s an important part of a well-balance diet, I have a tip for you — especially if you love the taste of it fresh off the grill.