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A few years ago, I wrote about six habits that will help keep your brain young. Exercise was top of the list. And for me, this was bad news. Let’s just say I’m not a fan of breaking a sweat, even less so as I get older. Recently, though, I came across some news that makes me feel a lot better about not being as active as I should be.…
How good is your oral health routine? It’s a question you need to ask yourself if you want to slash your stroke risk, while at the same time preventing damage to the small blood vessels in your brain. That’s the message from two studies from the South Carolina School of Medicine, where scientists are adding to the growing body of evidence demonstrating that good oral health is the key to…
Most of us simply look in the mirror to judge if we’re fit and healthy. If your clothes still fit and you can easily zip up your jeans — and your doctor’s happy with the number on the scale — you’re winning the battle against the bulge, right? However, there could be hidden fat lurking deep inside, wrapping around your organs and increasing risks for everything from diabetes and high…
For years, body mass index (BMI) was considered the gold standard for estimating a person’s body fat and associated health risks. But we’ve learned it doesn’t paint an accurate picture. That’s because it overlooks a critical detail: fat distribution. Over the years, research has revealed it’s not just the fat we carry, but the location of that fat, that provides substantial clues about our metabolic and cardiovascular health. For example,…
When compared with other cancers, pancreatic cancer is rare. But it is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Only about 13% of people with pancreatic cancer survive for five years after being diagnosed. That’s because early detection of pancreatic cancer is nearly impossible. It usually causes no symptoms in its earliest stages. When abdominal pain, jaundice, and nausea start, it’s an indication that the cancer…
Good circulation is one of the most critical factors for a healthy body. Your heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and everything in between receive life-giving oxygen via a complex network of blood vessels throughout the body. But that’s not all… Healthy circulation is essential for cleansing the body of toxins, as blood is filtered through the liver and kidneys. And nutrients broken down by the stomach, liver, pancreas and small intestines…
It’s no secret why cold and flu season go hand-in-hand with the dark days of fall and winter. When we spend more time indoors than outdoors, not only are we exposed to more germs trapped inside, but also getting less sunshine drives down the vitamin D needed to power a strong immune response. Luckily, scientists have discovered an easy way to bio-hack your vitamin D levels to prevent that winter…
Skin cancer can be confusing… Firstly, any type of skin cancer is concerning. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to your skin and see a dermatologist at least once a year to see if any moles, freckles or growths are of concern. But some skin cancers have a much higher degree of risk for metastasizing, like melanoma. While melanoma is rare, accounting for only 1 percent of skin cancer…
When I entered menopause, one of the most difficult decisions I had to make was whether to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for my symptoms. I’d heard such mixed reviews as to how safe HRT was that it scared me off for years. But I’ve since come around, now that HRT no longer carries the stigma it once did. In fact, studies show HRT can help support cardiovascular health and…
Supporting your immune and metabolic health is super-important, but especially as you age. It’s the best way to lower your risk of chronic inflammation and many diseases that go with it. You’ve probably heard a lot of talk about probiotics, and maybe less about prebiotics. What the heck is the difference, and how can they help you stay healthy? I was confused about this for a long time … and…