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Years ago, I had persistent and unfamiliar chest pains while at my teaching job. The school nurse sent me immediately to the local emergency room for evaluation. Fortunately, it was nothing serious. However, that experience taught me a valuable lesson: when it comes to my health, it’s better to be safe than sorry. It’s possible to experience symptoms like headache, fatigue, and nausea and have nothing seriously wrong. Or, it’s…
The latest statistics on dementia are absolutely staggering. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, someone develops dementia every three seconds. Based on their projections, while there are currently more than 55 million people worldwide living with dementia, that number is expected to reach 78 million by 2030, and it will top 139 million in 2050. Sadly, it often feels like the pharmaceutical companies are looking in the wrong places for cures.…
According to recent research, just by getting ready in the morning, you’re exposing yourself to health risks ranging from hormone disruption to cancer. That’s because every time you swipe on deodorant, spritz on body spray or sweep product through your hair, you’re layering on a vast trove of dangerous chemicals. Here’s how many chemicals scientists at Rutgers University say you could be exposed to from your personal care routine —…
You know the signs of physical exhaustion. Fatigue, even after rest. Lack of energy, which you can’t seem to catch up on. Your body may even ache and you may not be able to concentrate on tasks very well. But the signs of mental exhaustion can be harder to recognize — even though they impact an awful lot of us. Because of this, we don’t always know when to stop…
In National Geographic’s award-winning documentary, Body Snatchers, they reported, “Parasites have killed more humans than all the wars in history.” That includes the single-celled parasites responsible for malaria, the top-killing parasitic disease in the world. Fortunately, in the U.S., it’s not a significant threat. You may know less about cancer-causing parasitic worms. Thankfully, again, two species connected to cancer of the bile ducts and bladder cancer are not found in the…
If you want to keep your brain healthy, exercise is one of the best ways. Not only does staying active keep your brain from shrinking, but it’s also been shown to stimulate the growth of cells in the hippocampus — the part of the brain responsible for learning and memory. Now, researchers are finding there’s even more to the story when it comes to how exercise can help you stay…
What’s the largest organ in your body? If you said, “My skin,” good for you! Most people don’t think of their skin as an “organ,” like their heart, liver or kidneys — but it absolutely is. What’s more, it’s the most vulnerable. Think about it: your skin is like a shield between you and the pollutants, ultraviolet radiation, pathogens and toxins you encounter daily. But that’s not all… When you…
There’s no escaping our exposure to plastic. Even if its manufacture ends tomorrow, plastic waste can take anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose. As it does, it breaks down into tiny bits that make their way into our bodies. That’s where we are today. We don’t feel or taste it in the food or water we consume, or in the personal care products that permeate our skin. But…
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, affects 30% of adults worldwide. By 2040, just 16 years from now, health experts predict that percentage will rise to 55%. People with MASLD suffer damage from inflammation and tissue scarring, caused by abnormal accumulation of fat. That leads to heightened risks for diabetes, cancer (both liver and elsewhere), chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. Oddly enough,…
A whopping 3 out of every 4 Americans ages 20 and older drink coffee at least occasionally, and roughly half drink it daily. Considering coffee’s growing list of health benefits, that’s not a bad thing. From lowering stroke risk to reducing some cancers and promoting healthy aging, there’s a lot going for it. However, there is a drawback to be aware of: Coffee consumption could interact with your medication. Coffee…