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We’ve all been there… After a night of poor or inadequate sleep, we find our attention wandering at various points during the day and sort of turning off — what we commonly refer to as zoning out. My husband often “zones out” after a night of tossing and turning to the point where I have to repeat his name a few times to get his attention. Well, it turns out…
Drugs often have undesired side effects. But sometimes, they affect something other than what they’re prescribed for, and the result is welcome. Since the 1950s, metformin has been prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It’s also considered a gerotherapeutic, a drug that can slow down various aging processes in the body. But can metformin actually extend human lifespan? A group of scientists from the U.S. and Germany set out to explore…
Have you ever heard of choline? If you’re like a lot of people, it’s probably not on your radar… and, like 90% of Americans, you may fall short of the recommended daily amount. That’s concerning because choline is just as vital to your health as other nutrients that are more often in the spotlight. It’s essential for regulating memory, mood, muscle control and many other bodily functions. But it is…
Approximately one-third of Americans are walking around with a potential time bomb in their body: high blood pressure. Only about half (54%) of these 75 million individuals have their blood pressure under control. In addition, about another 75 million Americans have prehypertension, which means their blood pressure is not quite in the high blood pressure range. Because hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is also the…
Thanks to all the sweet treats that go hand in hand with holiday gatherings, I have no doubt that I eat more sugar during the holidays than in the previous six months combined. And, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Alberta, that’s a huge problem — but not just for my waistline. So, if, like me, those holiday desserts are calling your name, here’s what…
Close to a quarter of all adults live with chronic pain. By the time we hit 65, those numbers jump to 36%. From hips and knees that ache to a stiff neck or back pain that makes you feel miserable, chronic pain can have a significant impact on daily life. What you may not know, though, is that pain also significantly influences other areas of your health — especially when…
One of the biggest reasons people give for not working out is lack of time. I get that, but a lot can go wrong with your body when you don’t exercise. Most experts say you need 150 minutes of exercise a week for optimal health benefits. When you’re busy keeping up with your job, spouse, kids, pets, house and yard, that 30 minutes a day, five days a week can…
You may have read that nuts are like disease kryptonite. That’s not an exaggeration. Lots of studies have shown that nuts help prevent diseases like cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. They have even helped reduce cancer recurrence in both breast and colon cancer survivors. So it’s no wonder that researchers continue to return to nuts for answers… Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest form of cancer (after lung cancer). It…
When we think about memory loss, most of us picture a problem that starts in our brains. It makes sense, after all, that a disease that steals our memories and leaves us unable to process our thoughts would begin in that organ. But what if I told you that new research is revealing a shocking new possibility — and it’s one you could do something about? Scientists are now learning…
This Thanksgiving, is your favorite companion going to be begging under the table? If your dog does most days, Thanksgiving will be no different. While ultimately feeding our four-legged friends high-quality dog food is the best way to ensure their health, it’s hard to deny them a little something yummy from the table. But everything on the table won’t be safe for them, and you could end up with a…