Drugs that make antibiotics less effective when you might need them most
Posted on: July 24, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Drugs that make antibiotics less effective when you might need them most

Antibiotic resistance is a naturally occurring phenomenon that has become a worldwide health crisis, largely due to our overuse and over-dependence on antibiotics. Bacteria have a natural tendency to adapt to the drugs meant to kill them. Antibiotic treatments that were once standard become less and less effective. Because they’re so difficult to control, these rogue bacteria have become known as superbugs. But it now appears that other drugs can…

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How to eat sushi and avoid the big mercury danger
Posted on: July 24, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

How to eat sushi and avoid the big mercury danger

Sushi has become increasingly popular in the past two decades and it’s easy to see why. The combination of fresh fish, rice, seaweed and yummy sauces and add-ons, like wasabi, make eating sushi seem not only fun and tasty — but also healthy. Almost every day, there’s new research detailing the many benefits of including fish, especially fatty fish, as part of a healthy diet. However, new research has revealed…

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When diabetes leads to the worst heart trouble
Posted on: July 23, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

When diabetes leads to the worst heart trouble

We all know by now that there are compelling health reasons to avoid developing type 2 diabetes. The disease can lead to a lot of additional health problems, including damage to the nerves, eyes, kidneys and feet. Diabetics also are at higher risk of dementia and depression. But one of the most dangerous complications of type 2 diabetes is its impact on the heart. If you’re diabetic, you’re more likely…

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What prunes can do for your heart
Posted on: July 22, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

What prunes can do for your heart

For the longest, heart problems were considered a man’s health concern. But the truth is that heart trouble, including heart attacks and stroke, is the number one killer of women in this county. And after menopause your chances of ending up with heart disease only increase. Now, however, thanks to a new study, grabbing some heart disease protection post-menopause could be as simple as adding a heart-healthy fruit snack to…

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How vegetable oil could trigger your migraine pain
Posted on: July 22, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

How vegetable oil could trigger your migraine pain

The throbbing, pounding, seemingly never-ending cycle of migraine is one of the most common causes of chronic pain. When statistics show that a whopping 90 percent of migraine sufferers are unable to function normally during an attack, it’s a true testament to just how severely this kind of pain can impact your entire life. Sadly, if you’re one of the people who live with these extreme headaches, you know there’s…

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Japanese clot-dissolving food has potential as COVID treatment
Posted on: July 22, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Japanese clot-dissolving food has potential as COVID treatment

An ancient Japanese food, revered for millennium for its health properties, is the latest target of researchers looking to gain an edge over COVID-19. Natto, a traditional dish made from fermented soybeans, is believed to one of the reasons that the Japanese population is a healthy and long-lived one. Remember, this island country is home to more than a quarter of the world’s population over the age of 65 —…

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The link between artificial sweeteners, infection and multi-organ failure
Posted on: July 21, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The link between artificial sweeteners, infection and multi-organ failure

You wouldn’t sit down in a restaurant and grab a little pink packet of bacteria to stir into your tea or coffee, would you? Or drink down a can of diet soda that has it already mixed in, would you? Despite all that’s come out in recent years about the negative impact these sweeteners have on health — such as increasing blood sugar problems, heart attack and stroke risk —…

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The real reason fibromyalgia increases pain sensitivity
Posted on: July 21, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The real reason fibromyalgia increases pain sensitivity

Imagine being in pain all over your body, feeling crushingly tired and weak, and being so foggy-brained that you can hardly accomplish simple, everyday tasks. Now, imagine feeling like this every day. For years. Imagine being told over and over again that it’s “all in your head.” Finally, imagine your doctor telling you that it’s arthritis, Lyme disease, even depression that’s causing these symptoms when you know it’s none of…

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This is NEAT: how capsaicin can help you burn more energy
Posted on: July 21, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

This is NEAT: how capsaicin can help you burn more energy

You may think that your body only burns energy when you’re doing vigorous, aerobic exercise like sports. But that’s not entirely the case. Our bodies are constantly expending energy with even the smallest of movements. Every time you sleep, eat dinner, type on your computer or fidget in your seat, you’re burning energy. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is the term used for the energy the body uses for all activity…

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Why you can’t depend on your doctor to know if prescriptions are safe
Posted on: July 20, 2021 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Why you can’t depend on your doctor to know if prescriptions are safe

Previously, I’ve written about a common class of medication that people over 65, especially women, should avoid. These drugs are prescribed quite often because they can treat such a wide range of conditions, including Parkinson’s, urinary incontinence, COPD and irritable bowel syndrome. The problem with these medications is that they dramatically increase your risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s. Efforts have been made to raise doctors’ awareness of the dangers these…

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