Potential new strategy for treating UTIs kicks antibiotics to the curb
Posted on: November 4, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Potential new strategy for treating UTIs kicks antibiotics to the curb

Experiencing a UTI is miserable. They cause stomach and pelvic pain, nausea, an almost constant feeling that you need to urinate, and a burning sensation when you do. But the toll it takes on the body is even greater. Repeated UTIs can lead to chronic inflammation, extensive damage to the mucus lining of the bladder, and chronic infection. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine…

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Tryptophan: The ‘Thanksgiving’ amino acid for healthy aging
Posted on: November 4, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Tryptophan: The ‘Thanksgiving’ amino acid for healthy aging

Tryptophan is the amino acid that we all associate with that post-Thanksgiving meal slump. After all, after a big dinner or tryptophan-rich turkey, who doesn’t want to take a nice long nap? The truth, though, is that even though tryptophan can improve sleep, it’s the carb-heavy meal that takes the blame for knocking you out after dinner. But according to scientists, tryptophan does have some powerful health benefits you’ll want…

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Can pomegranate juice really lower cholesterol?
Posted on: November 4, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Can pomegranate juice really lower cholesterol?

During my childhood, every fall was marked with a new sweater, a trip to the mountains to see the leaves change… and a pomegranate. Little did my parents know that they were protecting our health in so many ways by feeding us this fruit every fall when it appeared in the produce section. Pomegranates have an extremely high antioxidant content (pomegranate juice has three times more antioxidants than either green…

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Menopause and Sleep: 5 Ways to Get More Rest
Posted on: November 3, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Menopause and Sleep: 5 Ways to Get More Rest

[ad_1] If only you could sleep in the fridge, then menopause wouldn’t be a problem. There, snuggled up next to the baloney, head resting on a cool heirloom tomato, you’d finally be able to sink into a cool, temperature-controlled slumber. For many people, the above fantasy, no doubt, sounds… bizarre. If you’re nearing menopause, however, we’re guessing you can relate. Though we can’t offer any advice that will erase every…

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The cause of the most preventable disease shortening our lives
Posted on: November 3, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The cause of the most preventable disease shortening our lives

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, an ongoing large-scale study carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO) since the early 1990s, seeks to gather data that will inform health policy decisions. The study is carried out by a global network of hundreds of scientists who report back from their countries regarding which diseases are most common, as well as the risk factors that seem to be causing them.…

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Why going for an eye exam could save your life
Posted on: November 3, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Why going for an eye exam could save your life

If your vision just isn’t as sharp as it used to be, you might not think much of it. After all, many of us simply believe that failing eyesight is just a normal part of aging that’s nothing more than an inconvenience. However, according to a study by a team of researchers from the University of Michigan, that vision loss might be far from normal and way beyond an inconvenience.…

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Grab this grain proven to boost weight loss
Posted on: November 2, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Grab this grain proven to boost weight loss

The battle of the bulge isn’t just a challenging one, it can also be extremely confusing. There are so many questions… Will I lose more weight if I eat Paleo? Is Keto the way to go? Should I do aerobic exercise or will I slim down faster with weight lifting? What foods should I not eat to lose weight — and what foods should I eat to lose weight? Well,…

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Antioxidant intervention: Oxidation signals 5-year countdown to Alzheimer’s
Posted on: November 1, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Antioxidant intervention: Oxidation signals 5-year countdown to Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most dreaded diagnoses there is. Once you’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, there’s little that can be done to change or reverse the symptoms that gradually rob you of your memory and your personality. That’s why prevention has been a focus of research for a long time now. What are the early and often silent signs that indicate Alzheimer’s is coming, but not for maybe…

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How ‘normal’ blood pressure accelerates brain aging
Posted on: October 27, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

How ‘normal’ blood pressure accelerates brain aging

If you worry about developing dementia as you age, losing your memory and finding yourself unable to care for yourself, you might be taking steps to keep your brain healthy. More and more people are realizing that poor brain health doesn’t have to be a “normal” part of aging and are making lifestyle changes to keep dementia at bay. However, if you want to keep your brain young, but are…

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Common chemical found to drive heart disease and early death
Posted on: October 27, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Common chemical found to drive heart disease and early death

Almost exactly three years ago, I wrote a piece here entitled “12 poisons that hijack your body, wreck your hormones and cause cancer.” I told you about a dozen different chemicals known as endocrine disruptors. Your endocrine system consists of all of your hormones — including insulin, thyroid hormones, estrogens, androgens and more — responsible for regulating every biological process in your body, including digestion, metabolism, reproduction, body temperature and…

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