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Study after study has made it clear that if you live with cardiovascular disease risk factors, you also face a heightened risk of developing dementia. In fact, research proves that the earlier you develop diabetes, the more likely you are to suffer from dementia and that as your weight and blood pressure go up, so do your chances of cognitive decline. And while smoking is bad for your heart as…
Cancer is arguably the most feared word in the English language. Some cancers are especially cruel. They are hard to detect, yet they progress rapidly. Pancreatic cancer is one of these. This difficulty in detection makes life expectancy for people with pancreatic cancer horribly short. For the past two decades, one group of researchers has persevered in proving that there’s a simple, inexpensive treatment that can double that life expectancy…
Having high cholesterol is like walking around with a ticking time bomb in your pocket. If your doctor tells you that your cholesterol is high, particularly your LDL (“bad” cholesterol) and triglycerides — and you do nothing to address it — you could set yourself up for a heart attack or stroke. The good news is that eating the right foods can significantly lower your cholesterol in as little as…
There are ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s, even with a genetic predisposition, such as following a good diet, exercising and getting quality sleep. However, once you have Alzheimer’s, there’s precious little you can do to stop the damage it does to your brain. Researchers are working feverishly to change that dynamic… One such team of California-based researchers has hit upon a natural compound found in two common herbs…
Glyphosate, the herbicide used in weed killers like Roundup®, has opened up a Pandora’s Box of dangerous health effects. It exposes our bodies to hormone-disrupting heavy metals, including arsenic and lead. It can raise the risk of certain cancers, like non-Hodgkin lymphoma — by 41 percent. Its harm can even be passed down to future generations, including our kids and grandkids. But it seems those worries were just the tip…
Sweetened sodas are not the drink of choice if you want to live a long, healthy life. However, despite mounting evidence, many of us are still hooked on soda and other sugary drinks. Research has found clear links between sugar-added drinks and accelerated aging, liver cancer, diabetes and heart disease. In addition, sugar and tooth decay go hand-in-hand… but bad teeth may be the least of your worries if you…
I’m at the age where I’m experiencing “the change,” as menopause is euphemistically called. I was prepared for hot flashes and night sweats, neither of which I really experienced all that much (thankfully). What I wasn’t prepared for was the fatigue. I used to be someone who could charge through the day with seemingly limitless energy. Now, I need a lunchtime nap to feel fully functional, and I often fall…
Numerous studies have proven that your internal time clock, your circadian rhythm, is vital to your sleep/wake cycle. But your circadian rhythm controls other essential functions, including your response to stress throughout the day. Disrupt your body’s clock, and you end up feeling stressed — and not just because you’re sleep-deprived. What’s really amazing, though, is that all of this stress regulation begins in the gut — about as far…
Over the past decade, more studies have shown that increasing plant protein in our diet can improve heart health and lengthen lifespans. However, all might not be so rosy — at least when it comes to plant-based milks. In fact, according to recent research, if you’ve switched from cow’s milk to almond, oat, soy or rice drinks, you might not only be losing valuable nutrients — you could also be pouring…
Obesity and type 2 diabetes have become two of the most common metabolic diseases worldwide, affecting almost 900 million and 800 million people, respectively. One of the less-talked-about impacts of diabetes is its effect on the health of skeletal muscle, which accounts for more than 50% of the body’s weight. And when diabetes and obesity coexist, as they often do — experts call that “diabesity” — the damage to skeletal…