Inflammation

Carolyn Gretton

The pennies a day cure for cholesterol and inflammation

I’m a penny pincher who will cut costs almost anywhere I can, but not when it comes to food and my health. So, imagine my delight when I found two foods that reduce serious health risks and the drain on my bank account at the same time!

Carolyn Gretton

Two factors that weaken your muscles more than aging

We tend to resign ourselves to the fact that as we get older our muscles get weaker and decline is inevitable. But could it be the other way around? When researchers looked at primary aging and something called secondary aging, a different picture emerged…

Margaret Cantwell

The spice secret for a 100x boost against inflammation

Chronic inflammation can simmer under the surface for years. There are anti-inflammatory medications, and then there are spice compounds that may work together to deliver an anti-inflammatory effect up to 100x stronger, without the side effects…

Carolyn Gretton

The hidden link between IBD and colorectal cancer

One of the most worrisome aspects of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the spike it causes in colorectal cancer risk. A team of researchers sought to better understand this link, and what they discovered could revolutionize IBD treatment…

Carolyn Gretton

Prevent diabetes without weight loss? Yes you can

Research has successfully busted a deeply held belief about diabetes prevention: that weight loss is a must. A large, long-running study found that one in four people reversed their condition without losing a single pound.

Joyce Hollman

‘Forever chemicals’ are aging men faster — Here’s what to do

PFAS are “forever chemicals” that most of us already carry in our bodies. But the newest generation of these chemicals is accelerating biological aging in middle-aged men by disrupting genes at the heart of how and why we age…