Inflammation

Virginia Tims-Lawson

The heart warning that may appear years before chest pain

A problem in the bedroom may be the first warning that something is wrong with a man’s heart, years before symptoms appear. A major new review reveals why, including the role of a molecule essential to both sexual performance and cardiovascular health.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

How everyday stress can change your heart’s structure

You know what stress does to your sleep and peace of mind. But its hidden effects may be changing your heart in ways you can’t feel yet. Here’s why that strain deserves attention — and how to reduce its grip.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The overlooked organ tied to a 50% lower risk of death

The older we get, the less attention we give to the health of a particular organ. Now research ties it to a 50% lower risk of death and better odds against cancer. That’s a wake-up call to give this forgotten gland the attention it deserves.

Carolyn Gretton

The answer to reversing Alzheimer’s may already be on the pharmacy shelf

One reason Alzheimer’s disease is such a dreaded diagnosis is there’s no effective treatment to halt its progression. But one research team has found potential in medications that have been used for years to treat other conditions that appear to reverse it. But is the answer in the medications or the conditions themselves?

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

What happens inside your cells after drinking orange juice

Orange juice may have more going for it than vitamin C. Researchers found that a daily glass changed activity in genes tied to inflammation, blood pressure and metabolism. That’s worth raising your glass.

Joyce Hollman

The berry powerful enough to treat bowel inflammation

If you follow nutritional health like I do, you know one superfood stands out study after study. Now researchers are calling it a natural therapeutic agent for intestinal health. That’s because it goes after the root of conditions like colitis and more…