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When it comes to caring for our health in a polluted world, most of us will go out of our way. We buy organic fruits and vegetables and we look for grass-fed, antibiotic-free options in our meat. Many of us have even turned to green cleaning products to keep our homes spotless. Sadly, it seems that the word “green” in many of those products is more marketing hype than fact.…
While menopause is considered a normal part of aging, it can feel anything but. What’s normal about everything changing — from your mood and ability to sleep to your sex drive, not to mention the hot flashes, night sweats and weight gain? There are a few ways a woman can choose to handle the effects of diminishing hormones through the transition, including medication or supplements that may ease symptoms. But…
There are plenty of good reasons why a married couple, or two committed partners, may choose to sleep separately. But the term ‘sleep divorce’ gives it a bad taste, says psychologist Susan Albers. She calls it a ‘sleep separation’ or ‘alternative sleep arrangement.’ One in every five couples chooses to sleep in separate beds, even in separate rooms. And they have a healthier and more loving relationship because of it.…
Metabolic syndrome, a common condition that now affects an estimated 1 in 3 people in the U. S., can raise your risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes and stroke. You likely have metabolic syndrome if you’re affected by three or more of the following symptoms: Abdominal fat High blood pressure High blood sugar High blood triglycerides, which can raise your levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol Low HDL, the “good”…
Like many people, I joined the meal service bandwagon. Cooking every night of the week was getting difficult with my busy schedule. This way, I’d catch a break and still eat healthy. Or so I thought…. Then I read about microplastics in takeout containers and realized my prepackaged meals are swimming in plastic that can leach chemicals into the food. Worse, I heat the meals in the microwave, which further…
Microplastics are an inescapable poison. They’re in the fish, fruits, and vegetables you eat… They’re in the containers your takeout food comes in… They’re even in the water that pours from your faucet — water you use for cooking, drinking and bathing, giving it multiple ways to enter your body and wreak havoc. And using bottled water isn’t the answer, either. But a recent study has found a simple way…
If you’re a runner or even if you do some fast walking now and then, you’ve probably been advised to warm up by stretching your muscles before you get going. “Cold,” stiff muscles will almost certainly be injured during exercise. But what if stretching IS exercise? In other words, what if it can help you live longer and healthier — just like those more strenuous workouts, but minus as much…
We’ve all seen the commercials… That little blue pill certainly seems to put a smile back on men’s faces as it brings life back to the bedroom. But did you know it wasn’t actually developed for erectile dysfunction (ED)? It was meant to treat high blood pressure, thanks to its ability to dilate blood vessels — wide open — to allow optimal blood flow. And it was only after patients…
Here’s the common wisdom about Alzheimer’s disease. It’s caused by excessive amounts of two proteins in the brain: β-amyloid and tau. An “amyloid cascade” is thought to start with an abnormal increase of β-amyloid protein in the brain, which triggers “tau tangles.” Once this happens, neurons begin to die, memory and cognition start to falter, and eventually, Alzheimer’s sets in. But is this truly an inevitable sequence of events? …
Hands down, one of my favorite fruits is the pomegranate. While many people avoid eating this tart treat because of the time it takes to peel and prepare, I’ve always loved pulling out the seeds and enjoying their acidic, yet sweet, “pop.” Now it seems that while I was relishing their taste, I might also have been doing something beneficial for my blood pressure. That’s because according to a recent…