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There is no doubt that people are living longer now than they did at the beginning of the 20th century. Experts estimate that for each decade of that century, three years were added to the average human lifespan in developed countries. This means that a person born in 2000 could, on average, live 30 years longer than someone born in 1900, reaching an age of around 80. However, we may…
When we find something particularly unpleasant, we often compare it to a root canal. I’ve had a couple, and let’s just say there’s not much I find less enjoyable. Unfortunately, there is currently no better way to save a damaged or infected tooth than to undergo a root canal. So, it’s best to do everything you can to avoid having one in the first place. Of course, good dental care…
For some time now, scientists have suspected that the ketogenic diet might be the answer to managing and easing symptoms of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and lupus. Research has pointed to the possibility that the keto diet could calm the overactive immune system responsible for these diseases. Now, we have reason to believe this could be true. And, like so many crucial things in our bodies, it comes from…
Of the 6.2 million Americans over the age of 65 with Alzheimer’s disease, almost two-thirds are women, meaning Alzheimer’s is almost twice as common in women as in men. While the exact reason why has been a mystery, there are a couple of theories… Women tend to live longer than men, and the most significant risk factor for Alzheimer’s is age. It skyrockets in those aged 75 and older. Also,…
We’ve been conditioned to believe that once middle age hits, some things — like a slower metabolism and an expanding waistline — are inevitable. But is it true? Well, it’s not called the middle-age spread because there’s not some truth to it. But the more we understand about how that fat gets there, the better our chances are of doing something about it… Peak DIM™ If you’re having…
What if I told you there’s a safe and natural dietary supplement you’ve never heard of that can sharpen your mind and help ensure you have enough energy and muscle mass to stay active right into your 70s, 80s, and beyond? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, think again. Chances are that if you have heard of this supplement, it was in the context of high-performance athletes. But…
If you’re like me, you’ve probably seen images of athletes dunking themselves in cold ice baths after games and thought, “They have to be crazy!” After all, who would voluntarily dunk themselves in cold water? A man named Wim Hof, for one. He’s known as the Iceman, and his method of cold exposure may sound crazy, but crazy like a fox. Surprisingly, research has consistently shown that cold water immersion…
Every morning, when I stare into the mirror, it seems I have a handful of new wrinkles staring back at me, thanks in part to something called age-related skin thinning. That describes what happens when the outer layer of our skin becomes thinner, paler and less stretchy — contributing to the signs of aging we see in the mirror. It’s also why our skin may tear or bruise much more…
Having a stroke can derail your life within minutes, causing permanent brain damage that can steal your ability to communicate or to live independently. But what many people don’t realize is that a stroke doesn’t always occur out of the blue. Just as often, your body gives you a tap on the shoulder that says, “Hey! Take care of this now, or worse things are coming!” One of these warning…
Antibiotic use has been on the decline in recent years, and that’s good news for our health. While antibiotics are invaluable for fighting bacterial infections, they can also present serious risks if overused or misused, and it appears that physicians are finally getting that message. For instance, antibiotic overuse has been linked to gut problems because it destroys much of the friendly bacteria that make up the gut microbiota. One…