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This post is for the women out there — and for those who care about the women in their lives. It’s some straight talk about the vagina of the menopausal woman. Often, we feel uncomfortable discussing this subject with our doctors and some women can be even more uncomfortable broaching the subject with female friends or family members. But if you’re at this life stage, you may already be noticing…
The findings I’m about to share with you may not surprise you. After all, it makes sense that staying fit can keep you from landing in the hospital, right? But like with most “obvious” things, scientists are always looking for more proof. Frankly, I think they do this so we’ll be convinced to put their findings into action. And when the findings are about the benefits of exercise, well, let’s…
Cancer of the esophagus is considered relatively rare. However, its numbers have been increasing in recent years. Research published by the American Gastroenterological Association notes that rates of this cancer have close to doubled in adults under the age of 65. One of the problems with detecting esophageal cancer is that its symptoms are minimal, so it’s often not discovered until it’s pretty far advanced. That’s why it’s important to…
Physicians have known that people with diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of developing severe lung disease if they become infected with viruses, bacteria or fungi that cause pneumonia and other respiratory conditions. This phenomenon came further to the forefront during the pandemic, when it became clear that people with diabetes were more likely to develop severe lung disease after contracting a serious COVID-19 infection. In fact, about 35…
If you’ve been reading this newsletter for any length of time, you’ve surely read about the gut-brain connection. Strange as it may sound, researchers have not only proven the existence of what is known as a gut-brain axis, they’ve been able to demonstrate the extensive role it plays in many aspects of our lives and health. They’ve shown it’s the key to getting better sleep. They’ve identified it as the…
When I’m not sure what to have for lunch or dinner, I often head for the supermarket next door and grab a box (or two) of California rolls. They’re the only kind of sushi I like. With each serving comes a green blob of wasabi. I do NOT allow it to touch my sushi. I simply can’t tolerate the heat it gives off — especially what people refer to as…
One of the more popular diets for weight loss in recent years has been the ketogenic diet, commonly referred to as keto. This diet is characterized by its extreme reduction in carbohydrate intake, its high intake of fat and its moderate intake of protein. The whole idea of keto is to trigger ketosis, a process in which the body starts burning fat for energy instead of glucose. It’s considered a…
Scientists in the field of healthy aging are increasingly looking to nature for potential longevity solutions. One answer may lie in phytochemicals, plant-based antioxidant compounds found in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices. One of these phytochemical-containing plants in particular, nutmeg, has been the focus of recent research. Previous studies have found nutmeg to significantly reduce E. coli bacteria, fight aging and alleviate serious diseases such as cancer,…
If you want a healthier heart, do you need to eliminate all the things you love to eat? Meat? Alcohol? Salt? Sweets? That’s what we’ve been told over the years. I don’t know about you, but I’d like a little more proof before I restrict myself further — and we just may have it… If you want to improve your heart health in as little as eight weeks, there’s one…
If you’re not a deep sleeper, your circulation may be subpar. It’s a known fact that sleeping poorly can damage your heart. Men who don’t sleep enough hours to achieve a deep, restful sleep could be doubling their risk for heart attack and stroke. And women who sleep poorly are at higher risk for hypertension. Now, researchers have dug a little deeper into exactly what happens in the brain during…