Posted on: October 16, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Is your protein shake exposing you to 10x the ‘safe’ level of lead?

I hate to sound like a broken record, but lead is a big problem. And we’re way beyond paint, here. Every few months, it seems we get warnings about lead-tainted spices, lead hiding in dishware and lead-laden air pollution. The American Heart Association says heavy metals contribute to heart disease by causing oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and more — and lead is among…

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Posted on: October 15, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The vitamin D mistake that weakens your defense

It’s no secret that vitamin D is essential to support a strong, healthy immune system. But getting optimal amounts of the sunshine vitamin is not so easy. It can be difficult to spend enough time outdoors and expose enough skin to facilitate the natural conversion process — especially in the winter months. That’s why most of us take a supplement. But before you reach for any old bottle of vitamin…

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Posted on: October 14, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Red flag dangers ignored for common hair loss drug

If there’s one thing you can say about Big Pharma, it’s that they never let side effects stand in the way of profit. This includes pushing painkillers that lead to heart attacks and diabetes drugs linked to higher risk of heart disease. And let’s not forget the acid reflux drugs that increase stroke risk by a whopping 94%. Those are just a few examples, but it may shock you to…

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Posted on: October 14, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The strange link between the kidneys and dementia

Despite their different functions, there is actually one similarity between the structure of the brain and the kidneys… They both depend on a delicate network of blood vessels to supply blood, oxygen, and nutrients. With these similarities comes danger. If the structure of one of these networks is damaged, it could do harm to the other. And that damage could lead to a disease dreaded by many as they age……

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Posted on: October 14, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

How sugary drinks help colorectal cancer spread

When it comes to beverages, I usually stick with water or unsweetened green or black tea. But every now and then, I find myself craving the sweet taste and fizzy mouthfeel of soda. So I’ll cave and have one, thinking the occasional indulgence won’t hurt me. Turns out I could be dead wrong… One soda equals trouble Let’s start with how much sugar I’m consuming. One 12-ounce can of soda…

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Posted on: October 11, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Why fruit matters for healthier lungs

Here’s one that falls in the category I call “Really?” Not trying to be sarcastic here, but what I mean by this is, “Yeah, we already know this … it’s not a surprise!” Of course, every so often, scientists feel the need to get even more exacting proof of something we already know… in this case, that a good diet promotes good health. And this research never hurts, because it’s…

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Posted on: October 11, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Super sweet tropical fruit slashes blood sugar and fat

Is eating a high-sugar snack a bad idea when it comes to maintaining healthy blood sugar and weight? Most of us would automatically answer ‘yes’ to that question. But according to scientists at George Mason University, it actually depends on which snack you pick. In fact, choosing one specific tropical fruit, packed with over 30 grams of sugar, can not only help you shed unwanted body fat, but also improve…

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Posted on: October 11, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The vitamin that could save your fatty liver

Metabolic-associated steatotic fatty liver disease (MASLD), previously called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, affects up to 30% of adults, or more than 100 million people, in the U.S. It occurs when more than 5% of the liver’s total weight is made up of fat. Obesity is a chief risk factor for MASLD (though thin people are at risk too), as well as a diet high in fat. MASLD often has no…

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Posted on: October 10, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Popular pantry staple fights driver of aging and disease

Inflammaging is defined as a state of systemic, low-grade inflammation that increases with age, independent of infectious pathogens. In other words, inflammation in our body increases as we age, without any external help. And as inflammation increases, so does our risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other conditions known as the diseases of aging. But it doesn’t have to be that way. While inflammaging is a natural part of…

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Posted on: October 10, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

3 prostate warning signs you shouldn’t ignore

If there’s one thing that the majority of men can expect as they age, it’s prostate problems. In fact, over half of men will suffer from an enlarged prostate by the time they reach sixty. And up to nine in ten men will experience enlargement of the gland by age 85. Unfortunately, as the condition becomes more severe, it can also lead to problems in the bedroom, causing issues like…

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