Why ignoring the new blood pressure guidelines could save your life

I have an old friend named Tim who’s 67 and lives the enviable life of a healthy retiree in Indio, California. Recently, however, Tim’s doctor found his blood pressure to be a bit on the high side. Even though his doctor is closely monitoring it, Tim is braced for what he feels is the inevitable […]


The drug-free secret to restful, effortless sleep

If you’re a fan of U2, then you’re familiar with Bono’s signature, amber-tinted glasses. But tinted glasses are more than just a fashion statement made popular by a world-famous rock n’ roll frontman — they can actually improve your health. In fact. Bono recently admitted he wears them to protect his eyes from worsening his […]


The worst piece of health advice from 2017

At the very end of 2017, a researcher in China uttered a sentence that has to be in the running for the worst health advice of the year. He said, “I think that it is time to stop taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.” Stop taking vitamin D?! Sheer madness! And this advice was specifically […]


The low-cost, low-maintenance stress-buster you can take anywhere

Stress can be good for us. It’s a big motivating factor for many. It can give you focus and drive and helps get you out of bed each morning. Stress gets athletes to push themselves to victory. It can help emergency responders enact miracles. Stress can also help people survive in dire situations. However… Enough […]


Avoid the brain-damaging effects of this common oil

This is a tale of two oils and how they could harm your brain. Earlier this year, researchers at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine in Philadelphia conducted a novel test of olive oil — the famously heart-healthy oil that’s the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet. The Temple team began by breeding Alzheimer’s disease […]


Five shortcuts to kick start your weight loss plan

Women who become pregnant often pick up a copy of the book, What to Expect When You’re Expecting. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a similar guide for people who start a new weight loss program? What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Lose Weight would rocket to the top of the New York […]


The flu-fighting power of your gut trumps a shot to the arm

The best wintertime flu fighter isn’t a shot in the arm. It’s an all-out, swarming invasion to your digestive tract. Sound aggressive? Fear not. This is an invasion of the best kind. Think of it as waves of friendly cavalry riding over the ridge to the rescue. In this case, the cavalry consists of nourishing […]


The wildly popular — but dangerous — OTC drug lurking in your medicine cabinet

If you’ve heard about the dangers of acetaminophen (Tylenol), there’s a very good chance you’ve only heard the half of it — maybe even less. This is an especially important concern for any arthritis patients who use acetaminophen frequently to avoid the dangers of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). But don’t let anyone tell you that […]


The life-threatening vitamin deficiency you may not know you have

A new study from Germany reveals that more than half of all adults 65 and older are facing serious, potentially life-threatening nutrient deficiency. But there’s some very good news in the study too. Researchers at the German Research Center for Environmental Health analyzed blood samples of more than 1,000 adults between the ages of 65 […]


A surprising twist on the great gluten debate

Gluten — yay or nay? Many people are asking themselves that question these days. And now, it appears we finally have an answer. According to a recent study, if you don’t have to say no to gluten, then keep eating it. In other words, if you’re not allergic to gluten and if it doesn’t make […]