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Your heart keeps you alive moment-to-moment, but it can also kill you quickly when it falters: Heart disease is the top killer of Americans. But four out of five cases of heart disease don’t have to happen and you can take control of your heart health. Cardiologists at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., have come up with a program they call the “Eat 5, Move 10, Sleep 8” program.…
We’re facing a rising epidemic of type 2 diabetes, and for a long time, researchers have been unsure as to exactly why the disease is skyrocketing. In most type 2 diabetes patients, dysfunctional insulin receptors within the cells trigger the problem by allowing cells to become resistant to insulin. This causes excess glucose to build up in the blood stream, which can be as bad as having no insulin at…
Polluted air has been linked to a range of illnesses including heart disease and asthma. But there’s another potentially fatal risk that researchers have uncovered. Scientists at the University of Utah have found that breathing in air pollution increases the chances of suicide. The risk is particularly elevated for middle-aged men. The 10-year study of people in Salt Lake City showed that suicides increased after the air was high in…
There are a lot of reasons to be discontented with winter. It can be miserably cold, dark, wet and messy, and may keep you from your favorite outdoor activities. But even more troubling than any of those reasons, is the unsettling fact that winter robs you of vitamin D. During the winter, most areas of the United States see more clouds than sunlight. In addition, bundling on layers of clothing…
Claim your FREE copy of Doctor’s Inside Secrets for Natural Cleansing and Detoxification and your FREE subscription to Easy Health Digest™ when you sign up today! Because chicken thighs are inexpensive and flavorful, I always keep a package or two in the freezer. I much prefer dark meat over white meat. And since I usually eat them skinless and boneless, I figure they’re almost as good nutrition-wise as boneless and…
A stroke can be a devastating event, leaving you paralyzed or dead. But researchers have discovered a simple method to improve your chances of avoiding its deadly consequences. Drink plenty of water. A study at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore shows that people who are fully hydrated when they suffer a stroke enjoy a much better chance of fully recovering. The researchers analyzed lab tests and the MRI scans of…
This past month I realized my lack of awareness about the value of magnesium, calcium, and vitamin D. So I thought I’d share what I’m learning that I think we all deserve to know. These three micronutrients actually have much in common, but I’ll address each one separately, beginning with magnesium. 7 of 10 adults have low in magnesium but don’t realize it You probably know magnesium best for its…
Sometimes when your nose stuffs up and your throat’s sore, a doctor may give you an antibiotic “just to be safe.” Turns out that drug prescription is anything but. A study at Oregon State University shows that an antibiotic’s side effects can be much stronger and potentially more complicated than doctors recognize. And those effects may lead to long-term health problems. It’s generally recognized that antibiotics can distort the healthy…
Although a variety of studies seem to show that frequently eating red meat may increase your risk of heart problems, if you eat a paleo diet, you may be protected from this threat. Medical researchers are still arguing about the effects of red meat on the body. One of the main areas of controversy surrounds its effect on cardiovascular health. Large population studies have suggested that people who indulge in…
Claim your FREE copy of Doctor’s Inside Secrets for Natural Cleansing and Detoxification and your FREE subscription to Easy Health Digest™ when you sign up today! With three teenagers in the house, I have to keep snack food on hand at all times. And as a single mom, I need to get the most bang for my buck. So there is always — and I do mean always — a…