Molecules program cancer cells to self-destruct
Posted on: October 26, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Molecules program cancer cells to self-destruct

As long as research into treating cancer has been going on, there are still just three main therapies oncologists rely on… Surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy (radiation therapy). Though these treatments, or a combination of them, may work at first, treatment-resistant cancers often return. And chemotherapy, a mixture of toxic drugs, can have detrimental effects on the body, particularly the heart. According to cardiologist, Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, heart disease remains the…

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Blood work differences reveal why some live to 100
Posted on: October 24, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Blood work differences reveal why some live to 100

Did you know that centenarians, people who live to 100 years of age, are the fastest-growing demographic group of the world’s population? It’s true! Their numbers have been roughly doubling every 10 years since the 1970s. According to a 2022 estimate by the United Nations (UN), there are 593,000 centenarians living in the world. And the UN projects there will be 3.7 million centenarians alive by 2050. You may be…

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Insulin resistance: Early signs and ditching the diabetes danger
Posted on: October 24, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Insulin resistance: Early signs and ditching the diabetes danger

A friend comes knocking at your door. What do you do? You let them in, of course. But what happens if you become hard of hearing? Your friend must knock harder for you to hear them at the door. This is kind of what happens to your body as you develop insulin resistance. Peak Vitality™ Peak Vitality™ helps support and strengthen adrenal gland function for improved energy, hormone…

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Neighborhoods that decrease cancer risk have a common thread
Posted on: October 23, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Neighborhoods that decrease cancer risk have a common thread

There’s no doubt about it — Americans are getting heavier and so are our health problems. From 1999-2000 through 2017-March 2020, obesity rates in the U.S. soared from 30.5 percent to 41.9 percent. During that same period, the prevalence of severe obesity nearly doubled from 4.7 percent to 9.2 percent. Obesity carries with it some dangerous health risks, including obesity-related cancers — and those cancers are rising while others are…

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3 ways an unhealthy gut worsens arthritis and joint pain
Posted on: October 21, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

3 ways an unhealthy gut worsens arthritis and joint pain

More and more health problems are being linked to an unhealthy gut. From Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s to heart disease to viruses, poor gut health seems to be the trigger that can start it all. That’s why finally more and more doctors are beginning to recommend nutrients that help repair a leaky gut and promote healthy bacterial levels. Now, there’s one more reason to focus on your gut health — pain…

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3,000-year-old spice battles autoimmune disease
Posted on: October 21, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

3,000-year-old spice battles autoimmune disease

Autoimmune disease is a sneaky enemy. It turns your body’s once-balanced immune system into an overactive nightmare that begins attacking your own healthy cells and organs. It also sets off a cascade of inflammation that can take down joints, wreck your gut or destroy your nervous system. Sadly, autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are on the rise – especially in those of…

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Breakthrough: Scientists cause aging cells to self-destruct
Posted on: October 21, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Breakthrough: Scientists cause aging cells to self-destruct

Anyone over the age of 50 can tell you that getting older isn’t for the faint of heart. And I know I’m preaching to the choir, right? As we age, more aches and pains creep in. Health conditions you’d hoped to avoid begin to pile up. And day-to-day life can feel like a chore. Now however, an anti-aging breakthrough, thanks to researchers at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and…

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Beware of this lesser-known cause of cancer deaths
Posted on: October 20, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Beware of this lesser-known cause of cancer deaths

When someone’s diagnosed with cancer, their doctor usually goes over the available treatment options. Often they include chemotherapy and radiation, both of which have a long list of side effects they make you aware of. However, there are dangerous secondary conditions related to a lot of cancers that are often skimmed over during these briefings. For instance, if you undergo a stem cell or bone marrow transplant, you’re at risk…

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An extra coffee a day helps keep the weight away
Posted on: October 20, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

An extra coffee a day helps keep the weight away

It’s true that too much caffeine can make you feel anxious and may negatively impact people with high blood pressure. But it usually only becomes a problem if you overdo it. The Mayo Clinic says that up to 400mg of caffeine a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults. That’s roughly the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee. What some people may still not realize,…

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Nitric oxide successfully treated COVID-19 patients with lung injury
Posted on: October 19, 2023 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Nitric oxide successfully treated COVID-19 patients with lung injury

As we head into cold, flu and COVID season, most of us have a lot of questions. After a couple of years of dealing with COVID-19, it feels like we might have our heads above water. But William Hanage, an associate professor of epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and associate director for the School’s Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics, in an interview with the Harvard Gazzette earlier this…

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