That Sleeping Pill Might Be Wrecking Your Brain—Here’s Why
You pop a sleeping pill, knock out for the night, and wake up feeling refreshed. Sounds great, right? Well, your brain might not agree. New research suggests that common sleep aids—specifically zolpidem (aka Ambien)—could be messing with your brain’s natural cleaning crew, stopping it from clearing out toxic waste while you sleep. And that’s a serious problem. Your Brain Has a...
Crush Hypertension, Save Your Brain: Study Confirms BP Control Slows Cognitive Decline
High blood pressure isn’t just a heart problem—it’s a brain killer. A new study confirms that aggressively managing hypertension can slash the risk of dementia and cognitive decline over time. The Hard Truth: By 2030, over 9 million Americans could have dementia—by 2040, nearly 12 million. Meanwhile, half of Americans over 50 have hypertension, yet most aren’t managing it properly. The Research: Using...
Cinnamon and 8 Other Herbs That Balance Your Blood Sugar
If you feel like the day is a rollercoaster of highs and lows, which leaves you dragging your butt to the coffee machine and constantly fighting cravings, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Nor are you weak, getting old, or just plain crazy. It’s time to stop fighting with your body and end the feeling of never having enough energy to...
19 Balancing Benefits of This Two-Ingredient Morning Tonic
Many of us have morning routines that are wonderful health practices — a morning meditation, a few yoga poses, a brisk walk around the neighborhood, or a delicious fruit-infused smoothie. Daily routines are vital to health and happiness, and this is especially true at the start of the day. How about a quick and simple glass of warm lemon water...
Bacon Seasoning Recall: More than a Minor “Oops”
Bacon lovers, listen up - your favorite seasoning might be packing an unwanted surprise. If you’ve got Rural King or Wabash Valley Farms bacon seasoning in your kitchen, it’s time to take a hard look at those labels. A massive recall has been issued after an ingredient swap introduced undeclared soy - a potentially serious or even life-threatening risk...
China: CIA’s COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory ‘Wrong’
China dismissed the possibility that the COVID-19 virus leaked from a lab, after the CIA said it now favors the so-called lab leak theory over natural transmission. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters that it is extremely unlikely the pandemic was caused by a lab leak. She said this conclusion has been widely recognized by the international...
8 Signs of Low Stomach Acid — a Major Problem for Your Health
Stomach acid has been portrayed as a bad guy in the mainstream media. We see TV commercials with people clutching their abdomens and feeling better after popping a powdery pill or drinking some pink liquid that neutralizes the evil, burning acid. It’s common to assume that stomach acid needs to be reduced in order to rectify common digestive problems...
Want Stronger Muscles? Eat an Apple Peel!
A new study published in the September 2015 edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry has found that a certain protein can cause age-related muscle loss. However, the same study has identified two natural compounds (found in apple peel and green tomatoes) that can counteract this damage at surprising rates. According to the study authors, these findings could influence...
Does Your Poop Sink or Float? (And Why It Matters)
While the subject of our bathroom habits is usually either brushed under the rug or discussed in the form of embarrassing jokes, it is actually a complex and important area of health that should not be ignored. We’ve talked about healthy bathroom habits and ways to resolve constipation, and today we will discuss the buoyancy of poop in particular....
Healthiest Meal? Cheese and Chocolate but Plenty of Good Fats, Fiber
Dominique Ludwig, a nutrition expert from King's College London, has created a healthy and balanced three-course meal packed with nutrients and flavor. The starter is labneh cheese with roasted tomatoes and broccoli, which combines protein and prebiotics from labneh, antioxidants from tomatoes, and magnesium from broccoli, supporting gut, heart, and nervous system health. The main course is a citrus...
