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Like many people, I’ve always had a problem getting enough sleep, but refuse to resort to pills and prescriptions. Does that sound like you? If you’re ready to ditch the tossing and turning and grab more shut-eye, we’ve put together a list of the best sleep products we think you can find…

Exercising regularly is one of the best things you can do. It lowers the risk of numerous conditions from heart disease and high blood pressure to diabetes and even cancer. But did you know you can turn the dial on exercise intensity to affect specific aspects of brain health?

When you think of good health, heart disease protection, and longevity, fermented foods may not be the first to come to your mind. But the long-lived Japanese can affirm: They’re valuable tools against diseases — especially one that kills 37 Americans every second…

The link between bacteria in your body (your personal microbiome) and diseases like cancer is stronger than ever. Prebiotics and these bacteria have a special relationship. So it’s not all that surprising that researchers found two prebiotics decrease the risk of melanoma…

As much as we’re learning about the long-term effects of concussion, recovery is still challenging. Considering consequences like concentration and memory problems, it’s an important issue to address. Especially for seniors who can surprisingly experience a concussion during a fall even without hitting their head…

Peripheral artery disease is a condition in which your arteries are narrowed and can’t carry enough blood to the parts of your body furthest from your heart, like your arms and legs. It increases heart attack and stroke risk, too. Its early signs can be surprising, but perhaps not so much as the spice that can help…

Can you really die of a broken heart? Previous studies leave little doubt. In fact, a person’s risk of having a heart attack increased 21 times over in the day immediately following the death of a loved one, and six times in the following week. It’s serious enough that doctors are looking at how to prevent a ‘grief heart attack’…

Cholesterol remains one of the most confusing areas of both nutrition and heart health. So, I’ll break it all down for you here… First, you need to know the difference between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol. Because one is a scapegoat that’s stealing the spotlight and keeping your focus from where it needs to be…

What do you do when you’re taking that hot bowl of soup out of the microwave and it splashes on your hand, blistering your skin and bringing you to tears? Everyone has their own ideas on how to treat a burn. But if you make the wrong choice you could end up with scarring, needing a skin graft or fighting a nasty infection…

Many of us have lost our natural ability to simply eat. We worry we eat too much or too little. We count calories or eliminate entire food groups. Wouldn’t it be nice to let go of oppressive dieting rules and learn to eat intuitively again, just like when you were young? Here are 8 simple ways to make eating fun again…

Here in the U.S., our Declaration of Independence says that each of us is entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Another very American mantra is to try and try again. But for a lot of us, following that advice is resulting in the exact opposite of what we’re looking for…

When you embrace healthy habits, so many good things happen… Your skin clears up. You have more energy. Your mood is lighter. But occasionally, healthy living comes with a side effect or two. Take high-fiber diets as an example… there’s a definite downside. If the bloating is unbearable here are tips to get past it…

That butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your throat, known as the thyroid, may be small, but it packs quite a punch when it comes to your health. According to the American Thyroid Association, up to 60 percent of Americans with thyroid issues don’t know it’s causing their problems. Watch for these common signs…

When Marie Antoinette was captured during the French Revolution, her hair reportedly turned white overnight. One look at “before and after” photos of most American presidents tells the same story. We’ve all heard tales of people who turned gray after a stressful event. But what does science say about it?

If you’re looking for an easy way to take a bite out of your breast cancer risk, eating more yogurt is a safe and simple way to stack the deck in your favor. That’s because bacterial-induced inflammation may be at the root of cancer in general… but more specifically breast cancer. Here’s some solid evidence…

Check out any current food pyramid and you’ll still see a tall glass of milk taking its place of honor in the dairy section of the chart. But, is dairy really heathy for us? Well, according to a new study, the answer might be a resounding no — especially for all the men out there trying to avoid prostate cancer…

Inflammaging means that, as we age, our bodies become progressively more inflamed. The immune system army has been fighting disease for years, and it’s left some ‘destruction’ behind in its wake. So it’s time to get serious about the common factor behind this unifying theory of disease…

Our guts are ailing us on a massive scale. Acid reflux, ulcers, constipation, diverticulitis, leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel diseases, food allergies and intolerances. Something is not agreeing with our guts. The question is… what can we do about it?

If you suddenly feel as if the world is spinning around you, you could have a condition known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or BPPV. BPPV’s vertigo-inducing spin can be frustrating, nauseating and limiting. And, the experts say that it’s all caused by tiny crystals in your ears. Here’s one way to beat BPPV…

In the months and years after a heart attack, there’s concern about having another one. After all, 20 percent of people who’ve had a heart attack have a second one within five years. Worrying, though, won’t prevent another, and neither will medicine for that matter. But your belly fat might…

As a cardiologist who’s always been interested in nutrition, I encourage you to step away from the hype and the false trends, move beyond macronutrients, and follow the dietary advice that has stood the test of time, allows humans to live long well, and is profoundly elegant, simple and sound, starting with carbs…

You’ve probably heard of antioxidants. They’re the healthy compounds that fight free radical damage from the oxidative stress caused by everything from exposure to U.V. rays to eating fried foods and even your body’s own physiological processes. Now, the effect of one kind at keeping Alzheimer’s away has been measured, and it’s amazing…

When you’re contemplating surgery, there are two things you’re probably thinking about: How expensive will it be? And, more importantly, how risky will it be? A third question should be: is this surgery even necessary?

Cannabidiol has the potential to improve a lot of people’s health. But what conditions will it work for? That question’s a doozy. Especially since there’s a lot of misinformation out there about what cannabidiol can and can’t do. But recent research by the ‘big guns’ shows that CBD is helpful for at least four health conditions, and probably more…

We know by now that exercise is not an option… but not for the reason most often associated with exercise, like getting in shape. Without some form of regular exercise, most of will find it hard to live a long, full, healthy life, avoid cancer and weak bones and the telltale signs of frailty creeping in…

For far too long, saving our hearts has focused on one thing: cholesterol. But heart research into another growing health problem may intersect this blind spot of cardiovascular research to provide an answer for two very serious health conditions that both lead to vascular calcification… and hearts that give out.

I don’t know about you, but I was so sad to hear that actress Shannen Doherty’s cancer is back… and with a vengeance. It’s a risk many of us worry about, and some, more so than others, have an elevated risk. Though there is no cure, we can lessen those risks, starting with these simple habits, backed by research…

When you’re admitted to a hospital, whether for surgery or an illness, you expect to come out healthier than you went in, or at least not sicker. Unfortunately, for one in every ten people, just the opposite happens. While in the hospital, those people contract a nosocomial infection.

It’s one of the most popular ingredients in packaged foods… from bread to protein bars to chips to lunch meat. And then there’s restaurant food. So even if you don’t cook with it, you’re likely eating it. Research links it to diabetes and fatty liver disease, and now the brain…

Once you’re exposed to perfluoroalkyl substances or PFAs, they end up in your bloodstream forever. In fact, PFAs can be seen in the bloodwork of 99 percent of Americans. PFAs are carcinogenic. They’re linked to thyroid, liver and kidney disease. Here’s how to cut down on exposure and detox what’s there already…

Good, strong posture is more important than many people realize. Poor posture creates undue stress on the body, creating inflammation, trigger points, stiffness, limited range of motion and pain. All of that can be avoided with the right exercise.

SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants between the ages of one and 12 months and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, claims about 2,500 lives each year in the U.S. But the risk can be reduced…

If you eat more healthy fats you’ll be amazed at the results. But there’s a catch… It turns out that even if you eat all the avocados, walnuts, salmon and olive oil in the world, there is one thing that can prevent you from reaping the benefits of these healthy foods…

If you knew ahead of time that a tornado or hurricane was heading your way, you’d heed the storm warning and seek safe shelter, right? Sure, there’s a chance you could ride it out, but most people wouldn’t risk it. Why then do we gamble with this cruel disease?

What if you could eat an early supper this evening, say around 6 pm, get a good night’s sleep, and when you wake up at 6 am tomorrow morning, you’d have instantly improved your heart health and lowered your risk for diabetes? Would you try it?

A new drug has been found to be effective at ulcerative colitis. That may not be huge news to you—unless you suffer from the condition. But when you find out what the main ingredient is, you’ll understand why it’s exciting news.

An Olympic athlete, a weekend warrior, two neighbors getting ready to walk, and a couple on their way to a mountain retreat get-away walk into a bar… They all order the same drink. What is it? Beet juice, straight up. Why?

There’s a great yoga posture, called “Downward Facing Dog” that works so well at releasing the shoulders everyone should do it. And today, yoga teacher Lauren Golen shows us two versions of this fantastic exercise.

Antibiotic resistance is rendering many of our over-used antibiotics useless against superbugs. Perhaps out of desperation scientists are looking beyond lab-created pharmaceuticals to botanicals. An Italian folk remedy appears to hold promise…

Imagine a pill that could allow you to be sedentary, and still get into shape. Imagine a time when no more sit-ups or pushups or aerobic workouts will be necessary to trigger the same biochemical responses in your body.

When you discover these kinds of truths, it’s easy to understand why mainstream medicine is so quick to “bad mouth” alternative treatments and therapies for cancer — or any disease for that matter. All the while they are covering up their own lies…

Get happy with sriracha sauce in this recipe — and really get happy. It turns out that sriracha is a great way to release some mood-boosting endorphins. It’s a hit at home and anywhere I take it — because it spreads a little heat and lot of happiness.

If you have painful knees you know the challenge of finding exercises that can help without hurting your knees. This standing exercise may look at first glance like something you can’t do. But give it a try with my tips that will help reduce the chance of pain.

What scares you most about getting older? For a lot of people, the answer’s easy: memory loss. Memory loss is one of the most common problems that comes with aging — one in eight seniors experience it.

A lot of people avoid wheat because it contains gluten, a protein that can be difficult for the body to digest. But it turns out gluten isn’t the only problem with wheat that can make you miserable and take a toll on your health…

Many of the eight worst foods for men’s prostate health are probably in your kitchen. But if you want to preserve and maintain your prostate and your overall health, then it’s time to make some new food choices.

When you hear the word “superfood” it’s exciting, refreshing … you know something good is coming. Not the same boring old orange or blueberry.

Let’s face it; no one has time for a cold. In addition to making you feel miserable, colds destroy your schedule. Work, family, errands—they all have to wait while you get better. Or even worse, you have to carry on despite your achy muscles, headache, sore throat and more.

If you have trouble remembering things, you’ve got lots of company. Poor memory plagues most of us. Today’s information society throws out so much data that coping with this endless stream, mixed in with life’s everyday issues, can be truly overwhelming…

Cholesterol is one of those scary words. So many ideas cross our minds when we think of it, like narrowed arteries, heart disease, stroke and heart attack. But despite all the bad press, you need cholesterol…

You’ve probably already heard that vitamin D deficiency can throw a wrench in your efforts to lose weight. But did you know that there’s another vitamin deficiency that could be equally responsible for stubborn body fat? Here’s how to get it sorted out in time for swimsuit weather…

Millions of Americans take calcium supplements every day to keep their bones healthy. But it turns out these supplements come with serious consequences…

This festive fall treat features Greek yogurt, which is chock full of protein and probiotics. It’s also a good source of B12, potassium and, of course, calcium. It looks like candy corn, but it’s good for you. Fun and healthy!

Research comparing the moods of young adults with seniors finds that older people are happier. According to the study, it turns out that older people seem to be happier because they avoid looking at the negatives in life and focus on the positive. It sounds simple, but…

Your oral health is a good indicator of your overall health and wellbeing. Yet most dentists treat mouths as independent objects, and they rarely give advice or insight into how decisions — other than brushing and flossing — affect you. Luckily, there is a growing number of holistic dentists.

Stress. Everyone suffers from some amount of stress. But for those of us who experience it day in and day out, for years at a time, it takes a terrible physical toll, often in the form of adrenal fatigue.

Sprouts are powerful diseases-fighters that can help with digestive problems, anemia, heart health, asthma, weight loss and immune health, among other things. But they’re best known for…

You probably know the signs of a stroke — trouble walking, slurred speech, weakness or numbness on one side of your body, paralysis. But there’s another brain condition that can be just as deadly, yet most people are still clueless about its signs…

Is your neck constantly tight, achy and irritated? If so, you may have tech neck — neck pain caused by too much time spent staring at a smartphone or computer. Try this for relief…

They may not seem dastardly, but a few bad habits can quickly sabotage your workouts and could negatively impact your progress. Go through this simple list and see if you can level up your exercise for the results you want…