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Hot pepper lovers know who they are and can’t get enough. But why do some people gravitate toward chili peppers and enjoy the burn while others can’t stand it? Perhaps they sense something that more and more research is revealing… That chili peppers may help you live a longer and healthier life! So, if you’re not traditionally a fan of spicy foods, it may be time to change your ways……
If you’re a man, particularly a young man, it’s important to check regularly for any signs of testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 45. An estimated 9,610 cases will have been diagnosed in the U.S. in 2020, and 440 men will have died from the disease. The exact cause of testicular cancer is not known. But there…
When you live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you have a lot of health concerns to watch out for. First there’s the chronic inflammation of your digestive tract. You never know when you may experience a painful flare that makes you feel awful and prevents your body from getting the nutrition it needs. There’s also the weight loss and diarrhea. And there’s the increased risk of colon cancer. But that’s…
Did you know commonly known endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) pose a severe public health threat — and your exposure begins right in your very own home? The Endocrine Society has spent over 14 years researching exposure to these environmental toxins that are present in our air, water, soil, cleaning products, children’s toys, cooking utensils, beauty products and furniture. They interfere, imitate, or alter pathways of hormones in the body and are…
Most of us have heard the advice that if you want to lose weight, you should eat your biggest meals earlier in the day. The theory is that you can drop weight faster by taking in most of the calories you plan to eat in a day several hours before bedtime (when your metabolism naturally slows). More than a few studies over the last few years certainly seemed to indicate…
If you have high blood pressure, you’re not alone. In fact, using the new definition of high blood pressure — 130/80 mmHg or greater, on average, as measured at rest on two separate occasions — one out of every two American adults is affected. While it’s normal and healthy for blood pressure to fluctuate throughout the day, when your blood pressure stays elevated it can lead to many health problems — like…
Cannabis has been making big news ever since it was legalized in numerous states across the country. And people are now using everything from tinctures and creams to capsules and gummies featuring the compounds from the marijuana plant, known as cannabinoids, to feel and live better. In fact, CBD from cannabis is now playing a role in relieving achy joints and helping patients with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. It’s even…
When most of us picture a heart attack, we think of our heart squeezing, gripping our chests and possibly even an ambulance whisking us to the hospital for emergency treatment. Yet, the truth is most of us don’t actually understand what happens inside our bodies during an attack. And it may surprise you to know, that even doctors and cardiovascular researchers weren’t actually sure either… Until now. Now, thanks to…
More than a year ago now, I experienced a life-changing event. I had a small cyst removed from my brain that was blocking the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which began wreaking havoc with my balance, my ability to swallow liquids and my memory. I was lucky. Except for the balance, these abilities have returned, and the balance is improving day by day. This event made me especially interested in some…
According to the latest census statistics, the number of people in the U.S. over the age of 65 has grown by over a third in the past decade alone. That means, with increased life expectancy and the probability of older adults remaining in the workforce longer, maintaining an active healthy lifestyle will be more important than ever. To prepare, it would be smart for us to look for effective ways…