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Very disturbing information just came out about how you’re most likely to die — and unlike heart disease or cancer — there’s little you can do within your control to avoid it… Unless you give up your blind trust in hospitals and doctors. That’s because Johns Hopkins’ researchers have revealed that the third leading cause of death in your United States of American is medical errors. That puts it just…
When you open your medicine cabinet, there’s a good chance the contents staring back at you are pretty hazardous to your health. Disguised in the canisters, tubes, bottles and sprays are insidious toxic ingredients that the federal government allows manufacturers to use in products you put on (and when they penetrate your skin — in) your body every day. These personal products can smell great, and that’s a big part…
Do you think the year you were born determines your age? Think again. It may determine your chronological age, but your body’s biological age could be a very different story. After all, you’re only as old as you feel, right? Hopefully you feel younger than your years because, while your actual age is a number based on the time you’ve spent on the planet, your biological age is essentially a…
It’s hard not to notice the outward signs of aging. When you look in the mirror, you can clearly see a new line, wrinkle or age spot. But do you ever think about what’s really happening on the inside of your body? When it comes to the aging of your organs, it’s way too easy to live by the motto “out of sight, out of mind.” The only time you’re…
When it comes to getting in shape, do you ever feel like time just isn’t on your side? Seriously… when are you supposed to fit that in when you’re working, managing a household or a family, possibly taking care of a pet or two, and — if you’re lucky — squeezing in some socializing here and there? And don’t forget sleep. If exercise is anywhere on your to-do list, it’s…
Like a lot of people, I’ve become more conscious of my carb intake. Not for any single particular reason, but instead for several… According to my colleague, Margaret Cantwell, eating a low-carb paleo diet helps you lose more weight than counting calories. Margaret swears it’s the reason she lost quite a bit of weight, ultimately turning her health around in the process. She also pointed out that lowering carbs and…
Tea is time-honored staple that’s valuable presence has been an integral part of almost every culture on the planet. Historical records, legends, and ceremonies abound in connection to tea. And numerous health benefits of the different types of tea — black, green, red and Oolong — have been passed down from generation to generation over millennia. In recent years many clinical trials have been conducted to substantiate these health claims.…
There is a disease that copycats the “normal” effects of aging. It strikes women seven times more frequently than men. It’s a hidden epidemic. Yet if you’re a woman and you go to your doctor and tell them you have fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, loss of libido, or unexplained hair loss, more often than not they’re going to tell you it’s normal, you’re getting older, just accept it. Heck,…
When your head is pounding or your back is aching, it’s tempting to reach for a bottle of ibuprofen or aspirin to get some temporary relief. And for a moment you may feel better, but that pain-free moment comes at a cost… That’s because nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, aspirin, Tylenol and Aleve are not just killing your pain, they’re killing the cells of one of your most vital…
If you struggle with social anxiety, you know how unbearable it can be. You feel self-conscious, awkward and embarrassed during the most ordinary daily experiences — like checking out at the grocery store, having lunch with coworkers or going on a date. Needless to say, both your work and personal life suffer big time. And eventually, you might avoid social situations all together… which is bad for your mental and…