The drugs that turn dangerous when the temperature drops

If you take over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs, your health may be in jeopardy in the coming months. Research shows that seniors who take certain drugs are at higher risk of suffering the dangerous winter-time effects of hypothermia. This is a risk you should prepare for now, because the editors of the Farmers’ Almanac aren’t […]


The subtle yet effective strategy to soothe anxiety

Anxiety is an emotion, so it might not seem like a physical health issue. But it absolutely is. Anxiety begins in the brain. Stress triggers neurotransmitters, which send messages to the part of your nervous system that controls how you react to pain and other stimuli. Your heart rate then increases, your breathing becomes rapid, […]


Reduce your risk of liver disease with this simple fat-blasting strategy

Your body is built on protein. And that protein has a very powerful impact on your metabolism. That’s because protein supplies the raw material to build and maintain muscle, bone, blood, skin, and even your brain. In fact, protein boosts levels of key chemical messengers that your brain uses to create thoughts and store memories. […]


The deadly menopausal condition women need to watch for

Heart disease was once thought of as a “man’s disease.” And even though that myth was busted long ago, many women still aren’t fully aware of the grave risk they face. Consider this: For many women, breast cancer is the most feared disease, but women’s mortality from heart disease is higher than from all cancers […]


If you have diabetes, pour a glass of protective benefits

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you’ve surely heard a laundry list of food and beverages you should avoid. You should know that wine is not one of them. Even the American Diabetes Association (ADA) agrees that the right amount of wine provides substantial metabolic and cardiovascular benefits for diabetics looking to effectively manage […]


The safe, effective alternative to risky steroid injections for arthritis relief

Patients with osteoarthritis are often tempted to accept fast-acting steroid injections as a pain relief therapy. After all, this approach has been in use for many years. But by now, doctors should realize that this practice should no longer be considered “business as usual.” Especially since the evidence has been piling up for years. In […]


‘Tis the season to ramp up your best defense against cancer

Autumn’s in full swing, making it the perfect time to get your level tested for the body’s most powerful, natural cancer-fighting force. Of course, I’m talking about vitamin D3. And now’s a crucial time to ask your doctor for one test in particular (more on that in a moment), especially since the amount of daylight […]


The nutrients you need to treat hearing loss and sever its link to dementia

When it comes to hearing loss, the medical industry often dismisses it as a minor health issue. And the lack of consideration given to this condition is especially obvious to anyone who’s tried to find a health insurer that covers hearing aids. Good luck with that! But here’s the good news — alternative healthcare practitioners […]


The heart health screening that just might save your life

Medical testing can be confusing. But when it comes to your heart health, there’s one test that stands out as an excellent — and unquestionable — gauge of your cardiovascular risk. And more importantly, new research shows this test can prove to be vitally important for millions of diabetics, and millions more with the prediabetic […]


If you want to avoid Alzheimer’s, ignore this dangerously common advice

For anyone who wants to prevent, treat, and in some cases even reverse Alzheimer’s disease (AD), I have good news. There are safe, non-drug approaches available to you that have been proven to work. And one of those effective approaches only requires the help of a particular dietary supplement that’s inexpensive and easy to find. […]