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If you have celiac disease you have to strip every trace of gluten from your life. But even when you try your best, a dose of gluten gets past and ends up triggering diarrhea, fatigue, pain, nausea, vomiting, and other terrible symptoms. Here’s good news for you, even if you’re just gluten sensitive…

If the last couple of years have taught us anything, it’s that prevention is worth its weight in gold. But you should know, just like there are foods that can boost your health when you need it most, there are some foods that, no matter what bug you’re fighting, you should avoid like, well… the plague.

There’s no way to put this that it doesn’t sound scary: Inflammation causes your body to produce cells that stop your immune system from fighting off cancer — basically putting the brakes on your defenses and allowing the cancer to grow unchecked. But’s that information you can use to turn your risk around…

As you know, brain volume tends to shrink with age. And as a result, you start to experience some level of cognitive decline, even if you don’t end up with dementia or Alzheimer’s. But one man’s brain scans show a near lifetime practice can slow down the rate at which the brain ages…

Are you confused about the difference between probiotics and prebiotics, and how each can benefit your health? You’re not alone. We’re going to clear all that up in a moment. But, for now, just know that prebiotics are the focus of recent research, and not for the usual reasons.

Diabetes is an epidemic in our country, spurred on by sedentary lifestyles and skyrocketing rates of obesity. And, once you have it, the rest of your health can quickly deteriorate, raising your risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart attack.

A new study takes a closer look at whether eating more olive oil, one of the main components of the Mediterranean diet, is associated with a lowered risk of heart disease here in the United States. But what about other plant-based oils?

75 is the average age for a first stroke in women. But could making midlife lifestyle changes significantly reduce the number and severity of strokes in women who are of middle age and beyond? The results of a 25-year study shed some pretty compelling evidence on that question…

Spring is my favorite season. Where I live, it means birds chirping, flowers sprouting, trees budding and rain — lots of it. But a recent study found that heavy spring rainfall in one American city caused cases of acute gastrointestinal illness to double! What’s that about? And could it happen where you live?

If you’re like most people, you’re not a planner when it comes to protein… Some meals you eat lots of protein. Other meals you don’t eat much. But you figure it all evens out in end. Unfortunately, that assumption could cost you something very important — your muscles.

There’s not much that’s more miserable than a migraine… The pain that comes with one alone is bad enough, but the nausea, light and sound sensitivity, and the fact that one can steal days and days of your life is like adding insult to injury, something I know all too well.

If you’re suffering with clinically diagnosed, long-term depression, every single aspect of your life is altered. Depression can rule your days. And you may or may not be aware of the dangers associated with SSRIs. Good news is Stanford is seeing great results with a drug-free treatment…

There’s no denying that vitamin D plays an important role in your immune system. Vitamin D helps regulate immune response and, specifically, helps your body determine when it needs to send out its immune defenders… Can vitamin D reduce the risk and/or severity of COVID-19?

You’ve heard you should avoid too much salt in your diet because it could lead to blood pressure problems. The tasty condiment can be a double-edged sword, delivering great taste with real danger. And now there’s one more reason to watch your salt intake closer than ever before…

Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S., predominately striking older adults and reducing mobility in half of those survivors. Despite these bleak statistics, researchers have found a way to improve recovery that could improve life after a stroke…

Antibiotic alternatives have been around for millennia before penicillin was discovered. These 9 antibiotic alternative foods and herbs haven’t lost their ability to fight bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi.

The truth is, laughing is healthy. A good laugh offers a healthy distraction from anger, guilt, stress and other negative emotions, something we all could use right about now. But you may be shocked at what it can do for the backbone of your immune system…

Plenty of studies show that “mind exercises” can improve memory, reasoning and processing speed to some degree or another. But one of the more recent studies shows we shouldn’t put too much stock in mental exercise, especially if we want to live longer…

More than 15 million people in the U.S. take proton pump inhibitors to control digestives symptoms of heartburn, acid reflux or GERD. But these medications can bypass the blood-brain barrier, and that’s a problem…

They’re all around us… in yard and garden insecticides, in flea and tick treatments you put on your pets and even in bug spray you use on yourself. They’re in lice shampoo. Unfortunately, these common chemicals aren’t just killing mosquitos… they’re increasing disease and death rates among humans…

Research tells us that being overweight increases a person’s risk of at least 13 types of cancer. Now add #14, a fast-killing cancer that only men can get. If you’re a man in your 50s carrying extra pounds around your waist, the likelihood that you’ll die of this cancer is even greater…

The benefits of intermittent fasting seem almost too good to be true… It can rid belly fat, slow aging and reduce the risk of serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. But how can skipping meals have so many benefits? It comes down to one organ…

The immune system is complex and comprised of many components. And it can be supported to function at its best — and at every level. Several vitamins and nutrients are vital for that but are typically under-consumed by most Americans. Learn more in Dr. Klodas’ video chat…

It’s April, and spring is in the air, but in New England it can still feel like winter. That’s just one reason that comfort food has been on my mind…The other is that the world is a little haywire right now. Agreed? Join me in a bowl of the perfect comfort food…

The most common method of disinfecting drinking water in the U.S. involves chlorine. There’s no doubt that doing so has been beneficial against disease. But killing bacteria isn’t all chlorinating our water is doing… It’s also producing previously unidentified toxic byproducts.

We all get little aches and pains. Like when we sleep wrong and wake up with a stiff neck. Or push a little too hard on the treadmill. However, it’s important to know that some types of pain can be indicators of far more serious issues and shouldn’t be ignored.

After reading some recent research into just how “doing art” affects the brain and the emotions, whether you consider yourself “good at art” or not, you may want to grab the kid’s coloring books and crayons or just start doodling away…

Alcohol-related deaths in the U. S. have risen sharply. However, women are far outstripping the men in this morbid race. While deaths in men went up by 35 percent over time, researchers want to know what’s fueling the shocking increase for women and how to stop it…

As the COVID-19 pandemic runs its course, we’re being advised to stay at home as much as we can. But this shouldn’t mean that we let our physical fitness fall by the wayside. In fact, now more than ever, it’s important to find some simple, do-able ways to keep moving.

There are obvious problems with prescribing opioids for tooth pain. The biggest being the potential for addiction and side effects. But beyond these problems with opioids in dentistry, there’s a very surprising one that proves it’s not worth any of these risks…

Your doctor may be doing all he can with the tools he’s been given. But besides giving up the worst offending lifestyle factors that make you a prime target, there are some surprising tools at your disposal to protect your heart.

Do you wage war on the dandelions in your yard every year? If you do, you might want to reconsider… Dandelions may not make your lawn look neat and tidy, but they offer unbelievable health benefits.

Sweet potatoes and Thanksgiving go hand in hand. But the old-fashioned sweet potato casserole isn’t good for you at all. And it’s such a shame to take one of the best sources of beta-carotene and trump its health benefits by smothering it in butter and sugar.

You may have never heard of small intestinal bowel overgrowth (SIBO), but it has a role in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). You’ll be interested to know that treating SIBO is also the secret to successfully treating rosacea, fibromyalgia, and more. Here’s why…

Probiotics — supplements containing helpful gut bacteria, and prebiotics — nondigestible carbohydrates that act as food for probiotics, have been the subject of much research in terms of making your gut as healthy as can possibly be. So why all this focus on your gut?

If any segment of the American population needs this vitamin, it’s anyone with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome affects one out of every three adults in the United States. If you’re one of them, you’re grossly deficient in the one vitamin that could help.

We know that male pattern baldness (MPB) results from a sensitivity of hair follicles, which is inherited from a man’s mother. Rather than the level of testosterone being a problem, it’s more likely the skin’s ability to process…

Are you ready to say sayonara to high blood sugar and all the health problems it causes? Well, I have good news. You could be just three meals away from significantly better blood sugar. But you have to do one thing first…

Americans consume the most meat per capita in the world — more than 175 lbs. per year, and evidence suggests it’s far too much for optimal health. But protein is essential right?

A big concern for women is the decrease in lean muscle mass that starts in your 30s. For each decade after it begins, you’ll lose an average of three to eight percent of your muscle mass. That adds up to danger…

When successfully nurtured, relationships should give you energy, motivation and promote health. But how do you know if you’re in a toxic or unhealthy relationship? Answer these questions…

It’s hard to keep up with all the additives food companies sneak into your food. But killing off gut bacteria, creating inflammation and increasing your risk of colon cancer are good reasons to.

When WHO announced several days ago that processed meats and red meats can cause cancer, many of my friends turned to me and asked, “Margaret, what are you going to eat now?” I have no intention of changing the way I eat — and that includes meat.

When you’re trying to keep your weight down, counting calories may be one of the worst ways to go about it. Instead, you should switch to the kinds of nutrient-dense foods that make you feel full after every meal, and watch the pounds come off.

We face stress in our everyday lives. Work and family life can be plenty challenging, and unusually extreme, out-of-our-control events can be incredibly overwhelming. The amount of stress we face and how we deal with it can greatly affect our health.

Leg and butt strength are essential for stability, tone and protecting the knee joints. I’m sure many of you have heard of, or even done, leg lunges. Well, today we’ll make those a bit more challenging by doing them this way…

Of course, the longer you do something, the more accustomed you get to doing it, the easier it gets. But there’s a more exciting reason healthy living gets easier with time…

Research at Emory University suggests that if you have a hard time keeping your weight where you want it, there is an oversized organ that has grown too large to let our digestive system adapt to its demands.

Alternative health gurus can knock it all they want. Call it processed, call it high glycemic, call it what you want. But getting more of this in your food can help lower the risk of dying from ANY type of cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, or stroke.

There’s a lot of hype about the health benefits of cold-pressed juices. Pretty much every health store is selling them. But there are a few things you should know before forking out $10-$15 for these “nutritious” drinks.

FitBit, Nike, Garmin, Jawbone… if you have a wearable fitness tracker, you’re on your way to growing younger. Sound crazy? The secret is in the…

Blood sugar imbalances are manageable without medications if you’re willing to take an honest look at what you eat, be more physically active and moderate your stress. And don’t forget about herbs…

Fatigue comes in many forms, including physical tiredness and digestive issues. One of the great ways to reduce physical and digestive fatigue is through yoga practice. Just a few simple yoga postures, or stretches, can make a significant difference in how you feel

When it comes to your health, being proactive is better than sitting back and waiting for something unfortunate to happen. You should take advantage of screenings that can alert you to problems. But how do you know if a test is truly necessary?

If you want to boost your brainpower, there’s an easy way. Feed your brain a little less. This sounds counterintuitive, but this doesn’t mean starve your brain. It means avoid…

You may have heard this before, but it bears repeating: Vitamin D-rich mushrooms protect your body like nothing else! This recipe works well as a side dish, a baked potato topping or an add-in for soup…

If you spend long hours working at a desk, driving your car, or not moving very much, research at Kansas State University shows a way to activate an enzyme in your body to burn off more fat as you work.

One thing I admire about the Chinese is that over the centuries they have continually looked to animals in nature on which to base their methods of physical culture. And recently, a new method of exercise based on the movements of four legged animals has sprung up once again in China.

What can you drink without sending your blood sugar soaring or increasing risk of type 2 diabetes? Well, there’s always water. But that gets boring. Luckily, there’s the anti-diabetes drink….

An intimate biological relationship exists between two important parts of the male body… one just below your belt and one that beats in your chest. If ignored, the association can prove to be especially damaging — even deadly — if it is ignored.