How loneliness and hearing loss accelerate cogntive decline
Posted on: August 19, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

How loneliness and hearing loss accelerate cogntive decline

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people will experience hearing loss or impairment. Presently, more than 1 in 4 people over the age of 60 experience disabling hearing impairment. Hearing loss can result in isolation, communication difficulties and reduced alertness, among other impacts. And all of this can lead to greater feelings of loneliness, something more than a third of seniors have reported experiencing.…

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Menopause and the big lie: The facts they left out
Posted on: August 19, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Menopause and the big lie: The facts they left out

This is part 3 of a series. Click here for the previous installments. I remember watching the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) investigators present their data at a major cardiology conference. The room was packed. You could have heard a pin drop when the study’s findings were finally revealed. I also remember all of us rushing back to our practices and immediately de-prescribing HRT. After all, the relative risk of heart attack was 32%…

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The sleep solution that rival pills to tackle insomnia
Posted on: August 16, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The sleep solution that rival pills to tackle insomnia

If you’re one of the almost 60 million Americans who suffer from poor sleep, you know firsthand how not getting enough rest can not only affect your daily activities but also impact your health. According to cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, during sleep, your heart rate and blood pressure drop, reducing the workload on your cardiovascular system. This nightly “reset” allows your heart to recover and prepare for the next day.…

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Just ‘move more’ to lower disease and lengthen lifespan
Posted on: August 16, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Just ‘move more’ to lower disease and lengthen lifespan

We all have the best of intentions around exercise. But life gets busy, and when it does, exercise is often the first thing to drop off the to-do list. Nearly 1 in 4 American adults don’t get the weekly two days of muscle training and 150 minutes of moderate exercise recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And only 1 out of every 10 adults knows how much…

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5 critical nutrients Americans fall short on
Posted on: August 15, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

5 critical nutrients Americans fall short on

If you eat a typical Western diet loaded with saturated fats, refined sugars and processed foods, chances are good you aren’t getting all the nutrients you need. But what if you pop a multivitamin or have a bowl of cereal fortified with vitamins and minerals every day? Turns out, many of those supplements and breakfast cereals don’t have nearly enough of the daily nutrients you need. In fact, research shows…

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29 million-person study finds 3 ways air pollution fuels dementia
Posted on: August 15, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

29 million-person study finds 3 ways air pollution fuels dementia

For years, there’s been a debate about what role, if any, air pollution plays in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. While numerous studies have found a link between the toxic particles we breathe and cognitive decline, many weren’t large enough to be considered definitive, and some studies disagreed with their findings entirely. Now, however, the debate has been settled for good, and science has shown that air pollution is a…

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The breakthrough that reversed skin aging in 28 days
Posted on: August 14, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The breakthrough that reversed skin aging in 28 days

Like most people, I’m interested in anything that can help keep me looking and feeling younger, especially if it’s safe, natural — and has sound science behind it. So, when I heard that a particular compound already known for supporting healthy blood vessels and blood pressure was making waves in anti-aging skincare — I had to tell you about it. Pterostilbene is an antioxidant produced by plants to protect themselves…

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Low-cal sweetener linked to brain cell damage and blood clots
Posted on: August 14, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Low-cal sweetener linked to brain cell damage and blood clots

At first, the discovery of artificial sweeteners was thought to be a good thing, especially for people looking for ways to lose weight. Artificial sweeteners provided the sweetness of sugar without the calorie burden. Plus, people with diabetes were able to safely consume these sweeteners without spiking their blood sugar. But in recent years, the dark side of artificial sweeteners has emerged. Research has shown these sweeteners can actually make…

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The food that won’t let you ‘outrun’ obesity
Posted on: August 12, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The food that won’t let you ‘outrun’ obesity

Diet and exercise (or lack of) are two major factors that contribute to obesity, right? Most people know that when they’ve been eating poorly, there’s a good chance they’ll put on some weight. No big deal. To outrun the effects of a bad diet and lose those extra pounds, just ramp up the exercise. Burn those extra calories, and you can avoid gaining or take off any extra weight that…

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The link between the vitamin D gene and cancer
Posted on: August 12, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The link between the vitamin D gene and cancer

Vitamin D is quite the multitasker. Not only is it significantly important in helping the body absorb calcium to build and maintain healthy bones, but it also regulates cell growth and the proper function of muscles, nerve cells and the immune system. Unfortunately, too many of us aren’t getting enough vitamin D. In the U.S. alone, about 35% of adults have a vitamin D deficiency. That can result in bone…

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