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If you’ve ever had a rough day, you may have felt your mood plummet in a way that makes you wonder if you’re depressed. But depression is more than just having an off day here and there. It’s a serious disease in which the brain stops registering pleasure. More than 14.8 million Americans experience major depression, a disorder so severe that they often can’t get out of bed, be around…
Sometimes it’s not the big decisions that impact your health the most. It’s the small, everyday habits that slowly work against you. Like sitting on the couch for hours, telling yourself you’ll go to bed after just one more episode… only to realize you’ve sacrificed sleep again. It doesn’t feel like a problem in the moment. In fact, it feels like a way to relax. But over time, these patterns…
The 2026 cholesterol management guideline just published by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) sent a shockwave through the medical community. Under these new standards, millions more Americans now fall into the “at-risk” category — making them eligible for cholesterol-lowering drugs… as early as age 30. While statins are effective and affordable, the prospect of 50+ years of daily medication is a daunting proposition. Peak PS™…
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially formulated products, mostly made from substances extracted from foods, derived from food components or synthesized in a laboratory. They’re also designed to make you want to eat more of them. Then they’re packed with additives, including high amounts of salt, non-nutritive sweeteners, unhealthy fats, emulsifiers, preservatives, bulking or anti-caking agents and artificial colors. They’re energy-dense but practically devoid of any whole-food ingredients. And they’re a…
I’ve had allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever, since I was a little girl. Every August through early October, my life has been ruled by sneezes that wrack my body and leave me utterly exhausted. I’ve managed to find antihistamines that temper this, and that don’t put me to sleep. But now I’m learning that a drink I’ve never tried, one that’s good for me in other ways, too,…
If you’ve ever seen me compose a salad for myself, you know that I routinely include avocado. A WHOLE avocado. I also consider the taste of a perfectly ripened mango as one of the most amazing flavors I have ever come across. Imagine my delight when a recent study showed that my choices are not only delicious — but exceptionally smart! The study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has found…
Plastic is everywhere. Over time, it breaks down into microscopic fragments known as microplastics. For years, scientists have known these particles are small enough to enter the human body. Now we have begun to see the damage that occurs when that happens… They have been found inside blood clots, where they’ve been linked to heart problems and heart failure. They can cross the blood-brain barrier and lead to cognitive decline.…
Some things are said to get better with age: wine and cheese, for example. But human beings? Our muscle volume decreases, our cognition declines, our energy tanks and our risk of certain conditions, especially the so-called disease of aging, spikes. No wonder the prospect of aging paints a very negative picture. But is age-related decline an inevitable fact of life? Are we looking at it the wrong way? And there’s…
The other day, my husband confided in me… He’s feeling a little less sharp than he used to… says his memory isn’t what it used to be, and that he finds it harder to focus when he’s working on a complicated task. Like most of us, he needs a little something to give him that cognitive boost we all need at some time or another. So, given my background, I’ve…
Functional foods are no longer a fringe idea. They’re foods that do more than fill you up — they help your body work better. You’re already familiar with some of the most powerful examples: Now coffee — one of the most consumed beverages in the world — may be joining that list in a whole new way. And it’s not the first time it’s been linked to better health… Research…