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COVID-19’s affinity for blood clots has perplexed doctors and scientists almost since day one. Because blood clots can contribute to worse outcomes for those infected, researchers have focused on finding their cause. Some have speculated that the virus infects the blood vessels themselves. A study out of the University of Queensland has now laid that theory to rest — and provided a better understanding of why they occur and the…
For many years, I’ve purchased aluminum-free deodorant. The connection between aluminum in deodorant and breast cancer scared me enough that I decided not to take the risk. Maybe you decided on the same thing. But here’s where I went wrong… I eliminated aluminum from my deodorant, but I didn’t pay attention to any other sources of aluminum. Because the fact is, aluminum is in so many everyday things. It’s in…
It’s that time of year in the produce aisle. I’ve watched as fresh peaches have been replaced by fall’s bounty: Macintosh apples, Bartlett pears, and nutritious pomegranates. There’s one unusual fall fruit, though, that you may not have heard of. It’s a treasure trove of nutrition and taste. Its Latin name means “food of the gods. It looks like a tomato and can be either really sour or really sweet.…
If there’s one food that has racked up an incredibly impressive array of health benefits backed by science, mushrooms just might take the title. In fact, to date, studies have shown the advantages of eating mushrooms to include: Studies also show that mushrooms, especially porcinis, are packed with some serious anti-aging potential. And they’ve even been found to lower risk of premature death. Now, researchers at Penn State College of Medicine say…
Cataracts result when the naturally clear lenses of your eyes begin to cloud, causing you to see halos around lights and experience difficulty seeing in dim light, eventually leading to blurred vision or complete vision loss. Over 24 million adults over the age of 40 in the U.S. have cataracts and by the age of 80 over 50% of people will suffer from the condition. Currently, the only effective treatment…
My favored position for reading is to sit with one foot tucked under me. If I sit this way for too long, though, I end up with that “pins and needles” feeling in my foot. But when I start walking around again, the pins and needles go away. But if pins and needles, or a burning sensation in your feet, is something you experience frequently without knowing why, that’s a…
If type 2 diabetes runs in your family, or if you have reason to be concerned about high blood sugar and insulin resistance, I have some exciting news for you. Recent research has pinpointed a group of fruits that can lower your diabetes risk naturally. These “superfoods” are already well known for their antioxidant content that protects against chronic inflammation and metabolic syndrome. Now, scientists have discovered exactly how the…
Remember the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”? Goldilocks found that Papa Bear’s bed was too hard and Mama Bear’s bed was too soft, but Baby Bear’s bed was “just right.” Well, the same idea can be applied when it comes to finding that perfect amount of sleep, especially as you age. Recent research suggests that too much sleep is just as bad as too little sleep, and that…
Fatty liver is a condition where fat builds up in your liver and slowly erodes the organ’s vital functions. A poor diet can contribute, especially one high in fat, but something more sinister is at play as well. Chemicals and toxins we’re exposed to daily — through personal care products, pesticides in foods, furniture, household items and plastic — disrupt the endocrine system and affect the liver’s normal functions, including…
To say the Covid pandemic has made much about the last couple of years difficult would be an understatement. But just as we are seeing some relief on that front, experts say there’s one more thing we might be able to lay at the feet of Covid… A bad flu season. According to researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the flu, which has been virtually non-existent…