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There’s no question that smoking is bad for your heart. It constricts your blood vessels and impedes blood flow, resulting in high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Those are concerns that cannabis smokers used to feel safe from. For decades, marijuana smoke was thought to be harmless, but research over the years has proven otherwise. Marijuana smoke contains many of the same chemicals as tobacco smoke, as well as…
Health experts are sounding a warning as rates of early-onset breast cancer in women under 50 are growing dramatically. It’s a trend, they say, that cannot be explained by genetics alone. So, what’s to blame? Could it be due to higher rates of obesity? Maybe it’s lack of exercise? Or is it something more sinister, such as the chemicals our government allows manufacturers to add to products that come into…
You may have heard the term “goiter” but might not be familiar with its appearance or the impact it has on people’s health. Sadly, many folks might soon face this concern due to a lack of a crucial mineral, iodine. That’s because goiter may be making a comeback — one no one really wants to celebrate. Let’s dive into why iodine is so essential for our health, why women are…
Every day, it seems we’re learning more about our gut’s role in the body and our health. The bacterial “soup” in your gut (more technically known as the gut microbiome) helps facilitate communication between the gut and the brain via a two-way network known as the gut-brain axis. That communication includes biochemical signaling that occurs between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system, with impacts throughout the body —…
I’m not sure when I first noticed that “life hacks” were a thing. And yes, I jumped on that bandwagon. I’m always looking for a quick or straightforward way to accomplish something. But I want to know they work — like the three life hacks the Japanese attribute to exceptional longevity. Now, “life hacks” literally flood social media sites with tips on how to sleep well, lower stress or feel…
When you think about getting enough fiber in your diet, you’re probably thinking about preventing constipation. Yes, fiber keeps us regular. But it does SO much more than that! Fiber is an essential nutrient needed to prevent disease and dysfunction. It’s well-known that eating the recommended amount of fiber supports heart health. Why is that? Science has finally found the answer… Peak Chelation+ Resveratrol™ Your body is exposed…
It’s kind of common sense, isn’t it, that eating a lot of foods high in saturated fats — things like meat, butter, pastries and ice cream — would sabotage any efforts at weight loss. However, the way those fats contribute to weight gain is more complex than we think… The problem isn’t just the fat being added to your body as pounds. It’s what those fats do to your ability…
Many factors can contribute to a declining sex drive, including stress, medical conditions, hormonal changes and lifestyle choices, to name a few. You might think, what’s the big deal, especially if you’re on the mature side. But a healthy sex life benefits brain health and may reduce problem blood pressure and heart disease risk. Fortunately, there are simple strategies to reignite your passion and enhance your bedroom experience. One surprisingly…
While we usually think about urinary tract infections or UTIs when it comes to women’s health, the truth is that men are susceptible to these painful, and sometimes even dangerous, bacterial conditions as well. In fact, 12% of men will be affected by a UTI — a problem that can become chronic. And some men are more susceptible than others, leaving them open to the extreme pain, bleeding and sepsis…
Depression is one of those conditions that, as soon as you mention feeling down to your doctor, he’s reaching for his prescription pad. That’s why one in 10 adults in the U.S. currently take antidepressants. Funny thing is, if you come to them with physical complaints, especially anything pain-related, they’ll often file that under the label of depression, too, and pull out that prescription form. But they’ve been missing out…