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It never ceases to amaze me how everything is connected to everything else when it comes to matters of health. And what’s even more amazing is how improving one shortfall can make a huge difference — even a lifesaving one. That’s the story I’m going to tell you today. It’s a twisted tale of how bad sleep can trump a healthy diet and set the stage for type 2 diabetes……
Pets bring enjoyment and fulfillment to our everyday lives and have been shown to help us live healthier and longer. It’s why we go out of our way to return the favor, giving our dogs the right diet, good exercise and the care they need to remain in our lives as long as possible. It’s also why we need to be aware of the risks they face, especially when it…
To lose weight, we’re usually told to eat less. What if you were told that eating more of two specific foods would not only help you drop pounds, lose inches around your waist and significantly lower your body mass index — but would also make up for “shortfall nutrients” tied to some of the worst and most frequently diagnosed health problems we face today? It sounds too good to be…
You’ve heard us repeatedly say that diet is the first line of defense against many conditions, from diabetes to heart disease. Even when disease is present, eating well may help control symptoms, manage progression and keep the need for medications (that often come with nasty side effects) to a minimum. Well, score another point for food vs. medication, thanks to recent research proving once again that food is the best…
Having trouble opening a jar is more than annoying. It’s an indication of your grip strength. And the thing about grip strength is this: it’s a primary parameter of sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is defined as age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass. The result is a gradual weakening of the body’s muscles which can accelerate the loss of muscle mass and strength. Even worse, sarcopenia can steal your independence because it leads…
We’re hearing more about bird flu lately… Not only has it resulted in the deaths of tens of millions of poultry, it has now been detected spreading in both cattle and goats, as well as a cluster of cats on a Texas dairy farm, which scientists didn’t believe were even susceptible to the virus. And because bird flu has made its way to dairy cows, viral fragments are turning up…
Loneliness is something we’ve all experienced at one time or another. Maybe a friend or adult child moves away… a loved one passes away… or a co-worker switches jobs and your lunch buddy is now gone. But in time you adjust, hopefully. Though the feeling is difficult to navigate, it’s fleeting. However, feeling lonely isn’t always short-lived, especially for seniors. In fact, far too many older adults live in a…
Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is an excruciating condition. It’s defined as persistent pain affecting the muscles, joints and bones that has lasted longer than three months. CMP affects more than 40 percent of the world’s population. It’s a leading cause of disability and can impact patients’ cognitive function. How is that last bit possible? Well, some research indicates there may be a link between brain aging and CMP because inflammatory…
A new study says that there’s a “ridiculously effective” way to reduce your risk of death and add years to your life. You can do it at any age, and it works quickly. And it’s proven by research. So why not, right? Well, it’s not quite that simple. Here’s the “ridiculously effective” way to lengthen your healthspan. Will you take advantage of it? It’s never too late to quit If…
Although many of us still think of cancer as a genetic disease that we only have to worry about if one of our parents or maybe grandparents had it, the truth is far more complicated. In fact, according to Professor Ashok Venkitaraman, cancer researcher and Director of CSI Singapore, “Cancer is caused by the interaction between our genes and factors in our environment, such as diet, exercise, and pollution. How…