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I’ve often wondered if there is an optimal time for people to go to sleep. I usually hit the hay at around 10:30 p.m., so out of curiosity I did a little digging to see if that’s a healthy bedtime. Turns out exact sleeping times vary from person to person. But for the majority, the best sleep is achieved by going to sleep between 10 p.m. and midnight and waking…
About one in eight American men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime, and one in 41 will die from the disease. It’s the second leading cause of death among American men (right behind lung cancer). A lot is known about how diet and exercise can reduce a man’s risk of ending up with prostate cancer. But in terms of the standard treatment, one mystery remains. Or it did, until…
Apolipoprotein E (APEOE) is a gene that carries different levels of risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, depending on which form of the APOE gene you have. As many as 25 percent of people carry the APOE4 gene, which indicates a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s — In other words, an elevated risk. And as many as five percent carry two copies of APOE4. One large study showed that, by age 65,…
It’s been a goal among researchers who focus on cardiovascular health to hone in on who might develop heart disease — and when — so that preventive measures might change outcomes for hundreds of thousands of us. The earlier you know, the better. To that end, previous research has helped to identify cholesterol as a key factor in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. And this belief isn’t wrong. Molecules of LDL…
As if living with diarrhea, abdominal pain and the appetite problems that come with inflammatory bowel disease weren’t enough, many people with the condition also suffer from debilitating fatigue. And while approximately 50 percent of people living with IBD can find relief from their chronic fatigue simply by taking vitamin B1 (thiamine), the other half are left to wonder why the treatment didn’t work for them. But that’s all changed…
It’s no secret that inflammation and disease go hand-in-hand. In fact, skyrocketing levels of inflammation in the body have been connected to everything from gut issues and obesity to heart disease and diabetes. Even worse, science has shown that inflammatory problems in one area of the body can lead to inflammation of the brain and trigger the development of dementia. The answer? Eating foods that tamp down that inflammation, rather…
This one is going to sound a little silly, but the chronic pain it can cause is anything but. Here’s a stumper for you: of all the muscles in your body, which one can cause back and lower knee problems, including sciatica and arthritis? Give up? It’s your butt muscle – your gluteus maximus, in more technical terms. If you sit all day at your desk or elsewhere, you’re probably…
One of the biggest risk factors for heart disease, heart attack and stroke is high blood pressure. But fortunately, it’s also a risk factor that can be controlled through simple lifestyle changes like getting more exercise, shedding a few pounds and managing your stress. And while the medical establishment is known for pushing prescriptions, even your doctor will tell you that changing what you eat is one of the first…
Microplastics are everywhere: in our packaged food and fresh produce, our water, our furniture and our cars… even the air. While you can minimize your exposure to these toxic microscopic particles, there’s little you can do any more to avoid them completely. Microplastics have been found in our blood, liver, kidneys, muscles, heart, artery plaque and blood clots. And as if this weren’t scary enough, we’re now learning for the…
It seems like every time the kids go back to school, they bring home more than homework. They tend to return with sniffles and sore throats, which then get passed on to everyone in the house. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an easy and inexpensive way to head off the “crud” the kids inevitably transport home and to anyone else they come in contact with? Well, research indicates…