Posted on: March 27, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

When sleep disorders double up to triple your heart disease risk

Doctors tend to consider insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea as separate conditions, which they are. Insomnia involves difficulty falling or staying asleep, while sleep apnea is characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. Those pauses cause sudden drops in blood oxygen levels that increase blood pressure and strain the cardiovascular system. But in practice, insomnia and sleep apnea frequently overlap. And they can interact in ways that worsen health outcomes…

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Posted on: March 26, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The amino acid hack that activates calorie-burning fat cells

Losing weight has never been simple — especially once you hit middle age. Your metabolism slows, your hormones shift, and suddenly, the same habits that once kept your weight in check stop working. When this happens, many people turn to extreme strategies to stay slim, from rigid diets to intense workout plans and even fasting. And let’s not forget those ice baths. Yes, it’s a fact… Some of us are…

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Posted on: March 25, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

One simple swap dramatically lowers your risk for depression

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…

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Posted on: March 25, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Potty habit almost doubles risk for hemorrhoids

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…

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Posted on: March 25, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

New statin guidelines shock even the medical community

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™…

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Posted on: March 24, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The ultra-processed food link to weak bones and hip fracture

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…

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Posted on: March 24, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Antihistamines or matcha tea for allergy relief?

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,…

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Posted on: March 21, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Why avocados and mangoes are a heart-healthy combination

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…

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Posted on: March 20, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Microplastics: The hidden prostate cancer contributor

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.…

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Posted on: March 19, 2026 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Age-related decline inevitable? Study proves attitude plays big role

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…

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