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Getting older doesn’t just raise your risk for respiratory infections — it may actually change how your lungs respond to them in a dangerous way. If you’re 65 or older, your chances of being hospitalized from respiratory infections as a result of flu or COVID are significantly higher. Worse, the risk of dying from these illnesses rises sharply with age. Now, researchers from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF)…
High blood pressure isn’t always just about lifestyle. For years, the focus has been on salt, stress, weight and exercise — and those factors do matter. But researchers are now uncovering another piece of the puzzle that can quietly keep blood pressure elevated, even when someone is following medical advice closely. In some cases, the issue may come down to how the body regulates certain hormones that control fluid balance…
For more than 50 years, scientists have searched for answers to Alzheimer’s disease — one of the most devastating forms of dementia. Traditionally, Alzheimer’s has been viewed as a disease that begins and progresses entirely within the brain. On the surface, that makes sense. But growing evidence suggests the story may be more complex. Researchers are increasingly exploring how conditions throughout the body — from metabolic disorders to sensory loss…
What if something as simple as the fats in your kitchen could determine how well your immune system holds up as you age? After 45, your immune defenses don’t just “slow down” — they become easier to overwhelm. That means infections hit harder, recovery takes longer, and your risk for serious disease quietly climbs. Of course, you already know the basics… sleep, exercise, stress control. But scientists are now zeroing…
If you’re like most Americans, you probably think you have a pretty good handle on what foods are healthy — and which ones aren’t. But a surprising new report suggests there’s one major dietary risk many people are still overlooking. And it could have serious consequences for your long-term health. Does processed meat increase colon cancer risk? Yes. Regularly eating processed meats, like bacon, hot dogs, sausage and deli meats,…
If you’ve started feeling bloated, overly full or just plain tired after eating… you might assume it’s something you ate. And sometimes, that’s true. But what many people don’t realize is that even if you’re eating all the right foods — fresh vegetables, healthy fats, lean proteins — your body may not be processing them the way it used to. In fact, there’s a hidden digestive shift that often begins…
Chronic inflammation is one of those hidden health problems that can simmer under the surface for years. Even when you don’t feel obvious pain, it may still be contributing to problems like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, arthritis and even cancer. But fighting this root cause of disease with medication can be problematic. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs can increase GI bleeding, heart attack and stroke risk and are…
Ultra-processed foods have become a cornerstone of modern eating. Walk through any grocery store, and you’ll find aisle after aisle of packaged snacks, sugary drinks, frozen meals, processed meats, cereals and ready-to-eat foods. We reach for them because they’re fast and convenient — but beneath that convenience is a level of processing that fundamentally changes how your body responds to what you eat. In fact, studies have already linked ultra-processed…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after decades in the natural health space, small daily actions, especially the ones you don’t even have to think about, can significantly impact your health. Like reaching for your morning cup of coffee. That’s why I’ve closely followed the results of research into coffee’s impact on the body — especially the brain. (Well, that and the fact that I’m an admitted coffee addict.) Yet,…
Up to 3 million Americans live with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) — an umbrella term for conditions including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Beyond the daily discomfort, IBD carries a serious hidden risk: people with IBD are significantly more likely to develop colorectal cancer, often at a younger age and with worse outcomes than the general population. While there are some medications that treat IBD, it’s not clear if any…