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Good circulation is one of the most critical factors for a healthy body. Your heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and everything in between receive life-giving oxygen via a complex network of blood vessels throughout the body. But that’s not all… Healthy circulation is essential for cleansing the body of toxins, as blood is filtered through the liver and kidneys. And nutrients broken down by the stomach, liver, pancreas and small intestines…
It’s no secret why cold and flu season go hand-in-hand with the dark days of fall and winter. When we spend more time indoors than outdoors, not only are we exposed to more germs trapped inside, but also getting less sunshine drives down the vitamin D needed to power a strong immune response. Luckily, scientists have discovered an easy way to bio-hack your vitamin D levels to prevent that winter…
Skin cancer can be confusing… Firstly, any type of skin cancer is concerning. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to your skin and see a dermatologist at least once a year to see if any moles, freckles or growths are of concern. But some skin cancers have a much higher degree of risk for metastasizing, like melanoma. While melanoma is rare, accounting for only 1 percent of skin cancer…
When I entered menopause, one of the most difficult decisions I had to make was whether to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for my symptoms. I’d heard such mixed reviews as to how safe HRT was that it scared me off for years. But I’ve since come around, now that HRT no longer carries the stigma it once did. In fact, studies show HRT can help support cardiovascular health and…
Supporting your immune and metabolic health is super-important, but especially as you age. It’s the best way to lower your risk of chronic inflammation and many diseases that go with it. You’ve probably heard a lot of talk about probiotics, and maybe less about prebiotics. What the heck is the difference, and how can they help you stay healthy? I was confused about this for a long time … and…
Do you struggle to maintain a healthy weight? Maybe it seems like no matter how careful you are about what you eat, the number on the scale just keeps going up, and your clothes keep getting tighter and tighter. It can be frustrating, especially if you’re following a healthy diet and even managing to get in some daily exercise. The truth is, many health conditions — some you’d never suspect…
Fighting against the ceaseless march of time becomes more expensive with every passing day. Between health supplements, beauty creams, exercise routines and miracle gadgets that promise to take your body back by decades at a time, you’re lucky to come out of the experience with more than a few dollars to your name. Worse yet, starting an anti-aging routine without a solid foundation of healthy eating can make many treatments…
Certain birthdays are not just personal milestones. They’re significant at your doctor’s office, too. At 50 (or 45, based on new recommendations), we’re signed into the colonoscopy club. No fun, for sure, but just remember the old adage: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. But what’s next? Lots — and are there any you no longer have to endure after 60? Good question… Preventative medical testing…
I’m in my 70th year, living independently, and loving it. But will I always be able to live this way? What happens when I hit 80? 90? Will I still be strong enough to climb the stairs, take out the trash or lift a stack of dishes out of the closet? I’ve tried joining a gym, but the longest I lasted was three days. It’s just not for me —…
The term “ultra-processed foods” (UPFs) has been around since the 1980s, when a few experts first began expressing concern about these highly manufactured products, filled with additives and lacking essential nutrients. Back then, experts speaking out against UPFs were often written off as crackpot extremists or even accused of being pseudoscientists. How times have changed. Now that UPFs make up nearly 60 percent of the typical U.S. adult diet and…