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As you age, your risk of developing osteoporosis and suffering a debilitating hip or spine fracture goes way up — especially if you’re a woman. That’s why doctors will often order a special type of x-ray called a DEXA scan to measure your bone mineral density or BMD. But it turns out that’s not the only way to tell if you have weak bones… In fact, according to researchers from…
If you’re a woman who’s struggled at times with your weight, especially in your youth, this is a cautionary tale… There’s been a lot of conflicting information on weight and health status. But most experts agree that maintaining a healthy weight can improve many areas of health. But a history of obesity can still carry a serious risk that women, especially, need to keep an eye on… Research has found…
Just like any other processed food, refined white salt is really bad for your health. And we know that too much of it can make hypertension far more likely. But I’m here to tell you about the latest findings on how salt may cause a common skin condition that is not only uncomfortable but often a warning sign that your heart health is in trouble as well. It’s a condition…
According to experts at the Cleveland Clinic, “When it comes to testosterone levels, odds are you don’t measure up to your father. Studies show that age-specific testosterone levels in men have been in a slow and consistent decline for several decades.” In other words, the average level of testosterone for a 45, 55 or 65-year-old man is lower than that of a man of the same age in 2010 —…
According to the American Heart Association, someone in the United States has a heart attack every 40 seconds. This means that in just one year, 805,000 people will have a heart attack, with 605,000 of those being first-time heart attacks and the other 200,000 being repeat heart attacks. It’s no wonder then that heart disease — the root cause behind heart attacks — is the leading cause of death in…
Your gut is almost a universe unto itself. It is populated by trillions of microbes that, when balanced, keep the gut healthy and influence the health of other parts of the body as well. In fact, some scientists call the gut the body’s “second brain” because the gut is so closely tied to the brain through what is known as the gut-brain axis. That’s why it’s so important to nurture…
What do diabetes and a heart attack have to do with each other? Not much, you’d probably say. They’re two seemingly unrelated conditions, right? Not so fast. The human body is more complex than that, and conditions that appear to be unrelated can have connections just below the surface that might surprise you… and that you should be aware of. Medical experts have known a connection exists between type 2…
Exercise is an easy DIY way to boost your health in several areas — including heart and brain health, longevity and blood sugar and weight management. But how much exercise should you get? And how hard should your workout be? Studies run the gamut on this front. But overall, the common advice is that your workout should at least be at moderate intensity for a total of 150 minutes (or…
There’s a lot of evidence that eating a low-fat diet and sticking to healthy, unsaturated fats can lower a woman’s risk of breast cancer. But a low-fat diet has never been tied to a reduced risk of lung cancer. Until now… Quitting smoking IS the best way to prevent lung cancer (and BTW, it’s never “too late” to quit). But now there’s new evidence that you can prevent lung cancer…
First, you might feel pain in your chest and try burping to relieve it. Then, a burning sensation rises in your throat, only to deposit a sour taste in your mouth. It’s so bad you can’t even lie down to go to sleep. That’s acid reflux. If you live with these symptoms, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that anywhere from 20 percent to more than a third of adults in…