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If you or a loved one has type 2 diabetes, you know the importance of controlling the disease. But there’s another significant reason to manage it, better yet, help it go into remission… And that’s cancer. Men with diabetes are 19 percent more likely to develop cancer. For women, the risk is 27 percent. If that weren’t bad enough, research has shown a link between diabetes and metastatic cancer. High…
One in ten men in the United States will suffer from erectile dysfunction at some point in his life — although some studies report that number could be higher than one in five. It’s an issue that can be caused by big players like prescription drug issues and vascular disease. But it can also be a result of hidden issues that are often overlooked. Sadly, as if the problems associated…
A close friend recently had to move her father into a long-term care facility. His dementia was progressing quickly, and her family felt it was the best option for his safety. My family had to make a similar decision about a great-aunt several years back. While situations like these are sad, they’re also troubling — especially when you consider that most of us know at least one person who suffers…
Scientists have been shifting their focus from chronological age to biological age for a while now. They’re finding that biological age is a much more accurate measure of health than birthdate. Biological age is based on the health and condition of your cells — and can leave you much younger or older on the inside than your chronological age indicates. And research shows you don’t have just one biological age… It…
Autoimmune diseases (AD) disproportionately affect the lives of women. They also take them. AD is among the top 10 causes of death for women under 65. The exact reasons why women make up about 80 percent of the more than 24 million Americans afflicted with diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, and especially lupus, have been unclear. Science has posed many theories but no real explanations. But Stanford…
By now, you’ve probably heard that fasting is one of the best things you can do for your health. Just last year a first-of-its-kind study confirmed fasting slows the pace of human aging. It’s also been tied to reducing the risks for any number of conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. The secret to its success is how fasting works to put out the fires of inflammation… Behind…
By now, you’ve probably heard that cases of Candida auris, a fungal infection that can be deadly, are on the rise globally. Most recently it’s been reported to have ramped up in China — but now, cases have emerged in Washington State. But the truth is, cases reported in the U.S. have been on the rise since 2016, with a sharp increase occurring from 2020 to 2021. Only time will…
The herbal supplement ginkgo biloba increases blood flow to the brain. That’s why it has a well-known reputation as a memory booster. So it’s not at all surprising to hear that ginkgo could help people who’ve suffered a stroke recover their cognitive abilities. In fact, research is stacking up that this ancient herb could be the difference between stroke sufferers keeping their cognitive abilities or losing them permanently… Ischemic stroke…
It’s estimated that 1 in 10 of us will have to deal with the unpleasantness of a kidney stone once in our lifetime. But for an unfortunate few, dubbed “stone formers” by the medical community, it can happen more than once — and in some cases, multiple times. Why do some people produce kidney stones throughout their lifetime while others never do, or may only have this dread experience once?…
[ad_1] Reviewed by Greg Wells, PhD It was February in Toronto, Canada, during the lockdowns of the pandemic, and Greg Wells, PhD, was so very tired. “I was struggling with fatigue, general mental health, and feeling a bit down,” he says. A former elite swimmer, Dr. Wells had long used chilly baths and sweaty saunas as recovery tools. He was also familiar with the teachings of Wim Hof, the bearded…