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If you’re like most people, you’ve had your share of cavities. Some people seem more prone to them, while others, like me, eat well and brush and floss, but still have a collection of teeth that have fillings. Well, I’ve recently read about an astounding discovery that could reverse the deterioration of tooth enamel that leaves our teeth open to decay. There aren’t many bodily processes that are truly reversible,…
There’s no two ways about it… Women often face dramatically higher risks for certain health dangers, and even very different symptoms for conditions that men may also suffer from, leading to confusion over diagnoses and treatment, and poorer outcomes. It’s a phenomenon that has been most recognized in women’s heart health. However, the female brain also faces unique risks… For decades, researchers have been trying to identify the exact reasons…
The “wisdom” I was raised with (as many of you probably were) was that all fat is bad. But now we know better. There’s “good fat,” and then there’s “bad fat.” “Good fat” is found in foods like olive oil and avocados (monounsaturated fats) as well as in fatty fish and walnuts (polyunsaturated fats). Eating these foods will actually help lower your risk of heart disease. “Bad” fats, or triglycerides,…
GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic and Wegovy, have exploded in popularity due to their promise of easy weight loss. Unfortunately, in addition to a possibly slimmer body, those who take them have been confronted with unexpected (and “out there”) side effects. From rebound weight loss that can only be avoided by staying on the drugs indefinitely — to pancreatitis, gastroparesis and intestinal blockage, it seems these medications might do more harm…
For years, doctors have pointed to eggs as a culprit in high cholesterol levels. Eggs are naturally high in cholesterol, so they were believed to be taboo for people looking to lower their cholesterol levels. But this belief about eggs has turned out to be much ado about nothing. In fact, research indicates that the opposite may be true — and that it’s another side on your breakfast plate that…
If you’re a child of the 1960s (or even if you’re not), you may be familiar with magic mushrooms, or “shrooms” as they were called back then. They were a huge part of the drug culture of the 1960s and were especially known for psychedelic or hallucinogenic effects. Who would have thought that the same chemical that produced powerful hallucinations might one day be found to help you live a…
This is part 4 of a series. For the previous installments, start here. The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) trial concluded that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was dangerous for women. But the bad news was not as bad as presented, and the good news was glossed over. That didn’t matter: Physicians were — and continue to be — spooked. To seal the deal, warnings around breast cancer, blood clot, and heart disease risk…
There seems to be no limit to the benefits exercise brings to our bodies, from improving our heart health and strengthening our muscles and metabolism to boosting life-giving oxygen to our brains. Yet, what might be most impressive of all is the effect exercise has on cancer. But if you have to choose between a long, brisk walk and a faster, more intense exercise session, which one delivers the best…
Menopause is not great for heart health. The drop in estrogen causes blood vessels to become stiffer, which contributes to higher blood pressure. Speaking for myself, I saw my blood pressure rise about 10 points once I hit menopause. I’m still within the normal range, but I know I need to be careful to keep it from going any higher. Luckily, there’s an effortless action that can help offset this…
When you think of air pollution, you probably think of the damage it’s doing to your lungs, since it’s something you’re inhaling. But the truth is, it’s likely doing just as much damage to your heart. There is a strong link between particulate matter (PM) — a major component of air pollution which can contain dust, soot, pollen, ash, metals and soil — and cardiovascular disease (CVD). People who live…