Posted on: April 18, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

5 conditions outside the brain that may increase dementia risk

For more than 50 years, scientists have searched for answers to Alzheimer’s disease — one of the most devastating forms of dementia. Traditionally, Alzheimer’s has been viewed as a disease that begins and progresses entirely within the brain. On the surface, that makes sense. But growing evidence suggests the story may be more complex. Researchers are increasingly exploring how conditions throughout the body — from metabolic disorders to sensory loss…

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Posted on: April 11, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Healthy Fats and Immunity After 45: The MUFA vs PUFA Balance Explained

What if something as simple as the fats in your kitchen could determine how well your immune system holds up as you age? After 45, your immune defenses don’t just “slow down” — they become easier to overwhelm. That means infections hit harder, recovery takes longer, and your risk for serious disease quietly climbs. Of course, you already know the basics… sleep, exercise, stress control. But scientists are now zeroing…

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Posted on: April 11, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Processed meat and colon cancer risk: What most Americans still don’t know

If you’re like most Americans, you probably think you have a pretty good handle on what foods are healthy — and which ones aren’t. But a surprising new report suggests there’s one major dietary risk many people are still overlooking. And it could have serious consequences for your long-term health. Does processed meat increase colon cancer risk? Yes. Regularly eating processed meats, like bacon, hot dogs, sausage and deli meats,…

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Posted on: April 10, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The digestion problem draining your energy

If you’ve started feeling bloated, overly full or just plain tired after eating… you might assume it’s something you ate. And sometimes, that’s true. But what many people don’t realize is that even if you’re eating all the right foods — fresh vegetables, healthy fats, lean proteins — your body may not be processing them the way it used to. In fact, there’s a hidden digestive shift that often begins…

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Posted on: April 10, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The spice secret for a 100x boost against inflammation

Chronic inflammation is one of those hidden health problems that can simmer under the surface for years. Even when you don’t feel obvious pain, it may still be contributing to problems like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, arthritis and even cancer. But fighting this root cause of disease with medication can be problematic. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs can increase GI bleeding, heart attack and stroke risk and are…

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Posted on: April 9, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

These foods raise stroke and heart attack risk 67%

Ultra-processed foods have become a cornerstone of modern eating. Walk through any grocery store, and you’ll find aisle after aisle of packaged snacks, sugary drinks, frozen meals, processed meats, cereals and ready-to-eat foods. We reach for them because they’re fast and convenient — but beneath that convenience is a level of processing that fundamentally changes how your body responds to what you eat. In fact, studies have already linked ultra-processed…

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Posted on: April 8, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

43 years of data reveal what coffee does to your brain

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after decades in the natural health space, small daily actions, especially the ones you don’t even have to think about, can significantly impact your health. Like reaching for your morning cup of coffee. That’s why I’ve closely followed the results of research into coffee’s impact on the body — especially the brain. (Well, that and the fact that I’m an admitted coffee addict.) Yet,…

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Posted on: April 8, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The hidden link between IBD and colorectal cancer

Up to 3 million Americans live with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) — an umbrella term for conditions including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Beyond the daily discomfort, IBD carries a serious hidden risk: people with IBD are significantly more likely to develop colorectal cancer, often at a younger age and with worse outcomes than the general population. While there are some medications that treat IBD, it’s not clear if any…

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Posted on: April 7, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Prevent diabetes without weight loss? Yes you can

Here’s something most of us have heard a hundred times: being overweight raises your risk of type 2 diabetes. And if you’re already prediabetic, that risk climbs even higher. For decades, the standard advice has been simple — eat better, lose weight and you can lower your risk or even reverse prediabetes. But what if that advice is only part of the story? Despite more than two decades of that…

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Posted on: April 4, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Help your gut head off this silent heart disease trigger

The gut is a hard-working organ. Not only does it digest and absorb nutrients from food, but it has also been shown to help regulate seemingly unrelated bodily systems, including the brain and the heart. Speaking of the heart, research indicates there may be a connection between the gut and dyslipidemia, a lipid imbalance that can silently raise your risk of heart disease…. Peak Greens™ At birth your body’s pH is…

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