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How incontinence increases your odds of disability
If you’re a woman, there’s a decent chance that at some point in your life, you’ll start experiencing the inconvenience of an unexpected release of urine when you sneeze or cough. Men are also subject...
View ArticleThe cancer 900 chemicals have in common
We live in a chemical-saturated environment. Pretty much everything we use in daily life — clothes, furniture, cosmetics, personal care products, even food — contains some level of chemicals. In fact,...
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Omegas-3s may help slow pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic, progressive lung disease that causes scar tissue (fibrosis) to build up in the lungs. This makes the lungs unable to transport oxygen into the bloodstream effectively....
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Is this the hair-thinning solution we’ve been waiting for?
As we age, our hair becomes more brittle and prone to breakage. Hair growth stagnates and we notice it just doesn’t frame our face the way it once did — or our forehead is looking a little longer. Men...
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The one brain change that matters more than tau and plaque
When you hear about the neurological warning signs of Alzheimer’s, you usually hear about tau tangles and amyloid plaques. Not too long ago that hypothesis came into question. One reason is that...
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The diet that takes diabetes down, except when it doesn’t
When it comes to choosing an eating plan to follow, it can get confusing out there. Paleo, keto, carnivore, vegan, low-carb and Mediterranean… the health experts who tout each one of these eating...
View ArticleHow a car ride raises BP as much as a high-sodium diet
Because so many people in my family have had heart and blood pressure problems, I do everything I can to keep my blood pressure in the normal range and hypertension at bay. From exercising regularly...
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The one thing women should eat for healthy aging
When it comes to living longer, the sexes don’t appear to be created equally. On average, women outlive their male counterparts by 6 years. And when it comes to the truly long-lived — those who live...
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Potentially deadly fungus on the rise: What you need to know
By now, you’ve probably heard that cases of Candida auris (C. auris), a fungal infection that can be deadly, are on the rise globally. Most recently it’s been reported to have ramped up in China — but...
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Fasting’s inflammation-fighting trigger may work like aspirin
By now, you’ve probably heard that fasting is one of the best things you can do for your health. Just last year a first-of-its-kind study confirmed fasting slows the pace of human aging. It’s also...
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A step closer to solving women’s autoimmune connection
Autoimmune diseases (AD) disproportionately affect the lives of women. They also take them. AD is among the top 10 causes of death for women under 65. The exact reasons why women make up about 80...
View ArticleThe diabetes-cancer connection and how to take both down
If you or a loved one has type 2 diabetes, you know the importance of controlling the disease. But there’s another significant reason to manage it, better yet, help it go into remission… And that’s...
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Too much of a good thing: HDL and dementia
It’s been the mantra of cardiovascular health experts for a long time — LDL is “bad” cholesterol and should be kept low, while HDL is the “good” cholesterol that you should have plenty of. However,...
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3 steps to make exercise a habit you can stick to
Earlier this year, did you resolve to finally commit to a regular exercise routine — only to call it quits already? Don’t be hard on yourself… The truth is, almost half of us give up on our...
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The double danger moms face from ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods are made mostly from substances extracted from foods such as oils, sugar and starch, with plenty of chemicals and preservative thrown in to enhance their appearance and lengthen...
View ArticleStudy reveals what men can expect after prostate cancer treatment
One in eight men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime and have to choose which treatment option is right for them. For decades, this has meant making decisions with far too...
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The critical deficiency doctors can finally test for
The evidence is clear: eating a diet poor in omega-3s is as good as saying “come get me” to cardiovascular disease. One reason is that omega-3s have also been associated with lowering blood pressure....
View ArticleFDA Alert Concerning Cinnamon: Check your spice rack for lead-tainted brands
The FDA has issued an official alert concerning certain cinnamon products due to the presence of elevated levels of lead. They have chosen to warn all consumers and all retailers that through product...
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The diet linked to cancer, heart disease and 30 other conditions
It’s no surprise that a steady diet of ultra-processed foods is a recipe for disaster. There’s SO much research proving that these foods cause cancer and heart disease and that they fuel metabolic...
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Lose fat exercising just two days a week
We know the drill. According to the World Health Organization, we should all be getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity every single week...
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The daily trick for overcoming pain
Chronic pain is no joke. It’s something that can consume you, making you unable to concentrate on work or family, and can ultimately make you unable to participate in even the simplest activities of...
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The ‘other change’ behind menopausal weight gain and disease risk
The older we get, the longer it takes damaged cells in our body to repair themselves. It’s just a fact of life. But when the cells in our intestine are slow to repair or don’t fix themselves...
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Move over high blood pressure: There’s a new ‘silent killer’
For decades we’ve been warned that high blood pressure is the “silent killer.” It has that reputation because it often has no obvious symptoms. But all the while, beneath the surface, it’s damaging...
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The red fruit that lowered blood pressure like medication
Hands down, one of my favorite fruits is the pomegranate. While many people avoid eating this tart treat because of the time it takes to peel and prepare, I’ve always loved pulling out the seeds and...
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The most critical habit for keeping Alzheimer’s symptoms at bay
Here’s the common wisdom about Alzheimer’s disease. It’s caused by excessive amounts of two proteins in the brain: β-amyloid and tau. An “amyloid cascade” is thought to start with an abnormal increase...
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When stroke triples the risk of dementia
About 795,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke every year. The blood is cut off to an area of their brains, killing off the cells. What’s worse, the physical and chemical changes caused by...
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The leisure-time activity that sabotages a man’s sex life
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects 30 million men in the United States, and the risk of the condition increases with age. By age 40, men are at 40 percent risk of developing ED, and that risk soars to...
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This ‘living drug’ could be the real fountain of youth
Ever since Ponce de León led an expedition to Florida in the early 1500s, people have been searching for the fountain of youth. After all, who wouldn’t want to live longer, healthier and just plain...
View ArticleNew prostate cancer therapy offers fewer side effects, more hope
One in eight men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. The good news is the vast majority of prostate cancer cases aren’t deadly. But even so, prostate cancer comes with uncomfortable...
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The seed that takes out disease-causing cells
Seeds used in traditional cuisines are making a comeback as people turn to options like quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat and black cumin to avoid gluten and improve their health. Recently, researchers from...
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How to start feeling younger overnight
There are days when I feel young, healthy and energetic. Those are the days I get so much satisfaction from doing the things I enjoy. Then there are days when I just feel “old” — and that worries me…...
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A blood test could predict how fast you’re aging
In the not-too-distant future, your doctor may be able to perform a simple blood test that will predict your future. Sound a little science-fiction-like? Well, it’s true. Researchers are at work as we...
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The unique way polyphenols improve heart and brain health
Polyphenols are powerful plant metabolites. The reason they are so powerful is because of their antioxidant properties. There are more than 8,000 identified varieties of polyphenols, and they’re...
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Healthier ‘made with real fruit’ products to reach for in a crunch
The food industry is sneaky. Its companies do whatever they can within the boundaries of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules to get you to see their food as healthy. For example, there’s a...
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When benign essential tremor spells trouble
I have lived with tremors in my right hand and arms for over five years now. Although they’re not severe, they do affect my ability to write as neatly as I’d like and are most apparent when I hold a...
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The daytime secret to better sleep at night
A lot has been written about the critical importance of sleep, and about why so many of us sleep so badly. For example, there’s plenty of research showing that exposure to the blue light of computers,...
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Think twice about beta-blockers after a heart attack
Since the 1960s, it’s been common practice for doctors to prescribe a drug known as a beta-blocker to patients recovering from a heart attack. They’re an inexpensive medication and prevent future...
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Smoking’s link to dangerous belly fat
Despite all we know about the dangers of smoking, nearly one in 12 U.S. adults still use cigarettes. That means that approximately 28.3 million adults in the United States currently smoke. And while...
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How to support your longevity organ
Even though the average life expectancy in the United States has dipped in recent years, there are more people than ever living to 100. In 2021, there were 89,739 centenarians living in the United...
View ArticleWhy the fight against colon cancer might start in your mouth
I still remember the day my friend told me her husband had just been diagnosed with colon cancer. He was in his mid-40s, the same age as my husband and I, at the time. Even though it came as a shock,...
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