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Before the invention of the electric light, people tended to go to bed when the sun went down and rise when the sun came up. Nights were dark, and days were bright, a cycle conducive to sleep. This natural cycle, known as the circadian rhythm, is a 24-hour internal clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and other bodily functions. Today, things are different. Light bombards every part of our lives…
Alzheimer’s is characterized by alterations in the brain that include chronic inflammation, synaptic loss (loss of communication between brain cells) and death of neurons (cells that communicate actions from walking to talking, eating and thinking). For decades, researchers have associated these changes with two markers in the brain: beta-amyloid and tau. However, in recent years, scientists have explored a new wrinkle in Alzheimer’s research: Discovering that the gut and the…
Prostatitis is a common male condition that can cause pelvic pain, urinary issues, sexual problems and other symptoms. It can be caused by bacteria, but the most common form of prostatitis, chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), does not usually involve bacteria and is often caused by problems elsewhere in the body and outside of the prostate itself. The most frustrating part about CPPS is that it is very difficult to…
As many as 40% of people worldwide live with a headache disorder, like chronic migraine. And I’m sad to say that I’m one of them. So, I understand better than most when I say it can feel as if migraines run your life. After all, dealing not only with the horrible pulsing headache but also the nausea and extreme sensitivity to lights and sounds for days to weeks at a…
Picture this scenario: You’re in the grocery store. One minute, you’re fine; the next, you’re on the floor with the worst headache of your life. People around you keep asking you to repeat yourself because your speech is indecipherable. And you can’t seem to make your hands or feet work properly. You’ve suffered a stroke. A stroke is a medical emergency that can come on without warning, even though the…
Yogurt is my go-to food for a filling breakfast or a healthy snack. And I’m not talking about those fruit-flavored yogurts full of sugar. For me, it’s plain Greek yogurt – thick, creamy, and even better when mixed with a teaspoon of honey. Yogurt is packed with probiotics such as Bifidobacterium animalis that help keep the gut in tip-top shape. When the gut is healthy, your digestion, mood and cognition…
Opioids treat chronic pain by dulling its sensation in the brain and hijacking the brain’s reward system, which triggers the release of dopamine and feelings of pleasure. This is what makes the drugs so effective — and so addictive. An estimated 2.7 million people in the U.S. are hooked on opioids despite widespread public health warnings and media attention focused on the dangers of opioid addiction. In 2022, roughly 82,000…
Spring is the perfect time to re-up your commitment to better health, especially as farmers’ markets and grocery stores start filling up with fresh, seasonal produce. Eating with the seasons isn’t just good for variety — it also ensures access to the freshest, tastiest and most nutrient-packed produce typically at a lower price point. So, what should you keep on hand this spring? Here are the foods I turn to…
Insulin resistance is becoming a serious problem in the U.S., affecting up to 40 percent of U.S. adults ages 18 to 44. That’s two out of every five American adults in that age group! If you recognize the signs early enough, insulin resistance can be halted before you get labeled with a chronic disease. It usually precedes the onset of type 2 diabetes by 10 to 15 years, which is…
For older men, prostate cancer is a real concern. And no wonder. About 6 in 10 prostate cancers are diagnosed in men who are 65 or older. Luckily, there are things men can do to help lower their odds of being one of them… As is the case with most disease, diet is an essential component of any prostate cancer prevention plan. Specific foods have been the subject of research…