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Many of us have insufficient levels of vitamin D, which leaves us open to all kinds of health problems. For instance, vitamin D deficiency has been linked with increased risk of several types of cancer, including colorectal, lung, prostate, breast and ovarian cancers. Scientists in Germany have analyzed clinical studies focusing on vitamin D’s impact on cancer death rates, and they’ve come to the following conclusion… Vitamin D may lower…
We’ve seen lots of research in the last decade or so about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. In fact, sitting is more dangerous than smoking according to Dr. James Levine of the Mayo Clinic. However, smoking is still a top contributor to heart disease, the leading cause of death across the globe. But how active — or inactive you are — has been found to have a great impact…
Here’s a riddle for you: There’s a gas that smells like rotten eggs and is poisonous if inhaled. But when naturally produced in the body, researchers say it could be a smelly cure for Alzheimer’s and it may boost longevity. Can you name the gas? Give up? It’s hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Strange, but true. When inhaled in large amounts, H2S is poisonous, and may very well have been responsible for…
Inflammation seems like such a benign and common symptom, doesn’t it? You bang your knee, and it swells up — a result of your immune system trying to heal the injury. But in truth, that same inflammatory response can run amok and just as easily do more damage. Still, few people realize that knowing how to reduce inflammation can have a huge impact on their health It reminds me of…
Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), the “cold sore” virus, is extremely common — in fact, it’s believed to be present in as much as 90 percent of the world’s population and more than half of all Americans. Once infected with HSV, the virus never leaves your system and, when triggered, can cause cold sores, brain inflammation or a dangerous recurring eye condition. HSV infection has also been connected with the progression…
We would all like to have a crystal ball that could predict our health over the next decade. That way, you’d know exactly what areas to focus on to improve outcomes, right? Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health may have found the next best thing — pushups. This simple test, designed by top researchers, that requires no equipment and that you can do it in the…
Inflammation seems like such a benign and common symptom, doesn’t it? You bang your knee, and it swells up — a result of your immune system trying to heal the injury. But in truth, that same inflammatory response can run amok and just as easily do more damage. It reminds me of the saying “give it an inch and it’ll take a mile.” Because once it takes hold — which…
Are you waking up feeling tired and sluggish after a full night’s sleep? Do you find yourself suffering from daytime sleepiness or snoring? For women, obstructive sleep apnea is often underdiagnosed and the consequences can be dangerous. But why is this? Inpatient reporting, doctor evaluation, varying symptoms or a combination of ways in which the medical system is failing women? A recent population-based study found that an estimated 6 percent of…
Supplements are an easy, safe, and fast way to experience major health wins (with minimal effort… I know you’re busy, so I’m all about getting the most bang for your buck!) Your hormones rely on key nutrients to work at their best, and it is virtually impossible to get everything you need through food alone (unless you want to eat 10lbs of broccoli sprouts every day… No? You’re in the…
Chances are you’ve never heard of phosphatidylserine, a fatty substance that covers cell membranes in your body and is especially abundant in the neurons of your brain — for good reason: It’s the key to a better brain. Phosphatidylserine is essential for healthy nerve cell membranes and myelin, an insulating layer or sheath made up of protein and fatty substances that forms around nerves, including those in the brain. The…