Posted on: April 24, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

How to handle that ‘growing’ prostate problem

If you open a magazine in a waiting room, you’d think only women face urinary problems. But a growing problem men face as they age has them feeling the urgency (and more), too. The good news is that understanding these age-related prostate issues can help men find relief… Peak Prostate Support™ 10 Targeted Nutrients to Support a Healthy Prostate! 〈www.PeakNatural.com〉 «SPONSORED» A ‘growing’ problem The prostate gland is…

Posted on: April 23, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

When low-calorie sweeteners backfire: Increasing cravings & weight

If you’re trying to lose weight, it might seem reasonable to think that using artificial sweeteners to reduce your calories might be preferable to eating foods with sugar. Not so fast. You’ll want to think twice before putting artificial anything into your body. Those fake sweetener packets you see on restaurant tables have been linked to poor gut health that contributes to heart disease, autoimmune disorders and colon cancer —…

Posted on: April 23, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

4 common movements that cause back pain & what helps

Nearly 65 million Americans report episodes of back pain, while around 16 million adults experience persistent or chronic back pain, according to the Health Policy Institute. Making matters worse, very few things work reliably to eliminate back pain, especially lower back pain, the most common complaint of all. The thing is, much of our back pain is self-inflicted. And since there’s no reliable fix for back pain, the best thing…

Posted on: April 23, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Parkinson’s toxic triggers and how they enter the brain

There’s no question that the environment can have a big impact on our health. Toxins in our air, water and food can lead to conditions ranging from type 2 diabetes to thyroid dysfunction. In fact, toxic metal pollution has been deemed worse on the heart than smoking or high cholesterol. Now researchers are examining whether substances in the environment could be triggering and exacerbating a debilitating disease that affects more…

Posted on: April 22, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Why bad breath is a red flag for liver trouble

Even on mornings when I’m in a rush to get somewhere on time or nights when I can hardly keep my eyes open, I never skip brushing my teeth. And it’s not just because I want to avoid cavities, crowns and root canals. I’ve read article after article talking about the connection between the health of my mouth and the health of other parts of my body. As weird as…

Posted on: April 18, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The troubling effect gum disease has on COPD

According to the World Health Organization, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the sixth-leading cause of death worldwide. The main cause of COPD is tobacco smoking. But what if I told you that the prognosis for a person with COPD is a lot worse if they don’t brush their teeth regularly and well? WHAT?! How are these two things possibly connected? It may seem absurd at first glance. However,…

Posted on: April 17, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The plant compounds that keep breast cancer from coming back

Breast cancer recurrence happens when treatment doesn’t get rid of all the cancer cells in the breast. Treatment can shrink breast cancer tumors until they’re undetectable. However, the weakened cells are still present, and over time, they can regain strength and start to grow, potentially leading to the creation of tumors. The odds of breast cancer recurring can range between 3 and 25 percent, depending on what treatment is received…

Posted on: April 16, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

40 things that go wrong with your body when you don’t exercise

In the 5th century B.C., the Greek physician Hippocrates said that “all parts of the body, if used in moderation and exercised in labors to which each is accustomed, become thereby healthy and well developed and age slowly …” Translation: moderate exercise on a regular basis can help a person stay healthy as they age. We’re talking about fast walking, running, swimming, cycling, dancing, hiking and squats — things that…

Posted on: April 16, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Sleep impacts microvascular complications in T2D

If you’re living with type 2 diabetes (T2D), you probably already know how important it is to take steps to keep your arteries healthy. That’s because microvascular diseases like retinopathy, known as diabetic vision loss, and nephropathy, which can lead to kidney failure, are major contributors to complications associated with T2D. It’s a significant reason your doctor will recommend you follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly. But if your…

Posted on: April 15, 2025 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

1 change in 17 risk factors reduces risk of stroke, dementia and depression

Sometimes, dealing with age-related diseases can feel like playing that old arcade game, Whac-a-Mole. You smash one down, then another pops up, and so on. That’s why one of our favorite sayings is “prevention is the best medicine.” However, working at preventing them all could seem daunting — unless there’s a connection. That’s what’s so empowering about research revealing common risk factors that link stroke, dementia and late-life depression —…