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If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you have probably experienced at least one flare in the course of your disease. When flares occur, they can worsen existing symptoms or cause new ones to erupt. For that reason, anyone with MS is likely to make note of things that can trigger their flares, like: Stress Lack of sleep Infections (like a urinary tract infection) Increased body heat It’s also not uncommon…
From well-known dangers, like E. coli and staph, to lesser-known villains, such as Klebsiella and Brevundimonas, our kitchens are hosts to a world of bacteria. You may never realize it’s there unless you’re hit with a food-borne illness that seems to strike out of nowhere. While you might figure the damp sponge sitting next to your sink is a likely hotbed of bacteria, researchers say there is another spot in…
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Chronic inflammation increases cancer risk. But in the case of colorectal cancer, something else is happening that is both astounding and terrifying. Researchers have uncovered some disturbing facts about how ultra-processed foods help to “feed” colon cancer… “A wound that won’t heal” Previous research from Tufts and Harvard Universities had already proven that…
Telomeres are the “caps” on the ends of your chromosomes that, like caps on the end of shoestrings, protect your DNA from unraveling. When you’re young, your telomeres are nice and long. But as you age, they begin to gradually shorten, leading to cellular aging and age-related disease. But genetics as well as some factors within our control can cause this process to ramp up prematurely. Some diseases linked to…
Valentine’s Day is once again upon us and love is in the air. The question is — do you have a relationship that will stand the test of time once the heart-shaped balloons deflate and the roses wilt? A new seven-question test can help you find the answer… Unlike the usual suspects when it comes to relationship quizzes, like “which celebrity couple are you,” this one has been scientifically validated…
Unless you live in a bubble, you’re exposed to air pollution. But it’s only since scientists have been able to get microscopic with the matter that makes up pollution that we’ve learned the extent to which it can harm us. One example is toxic heavy metals. Lead, the most notorious, has been found to contribute to heart disease, heart damage and hardening of the arteries. You’re probably most familiar with…
If you think taking an aspirin a day is a safe way to keep heart attacks and strokes away, you’re not alone. Nearly half of U.S. adults believe that the benefits of taking a low-dose aspirin every day outweigh the risks. It’s not all that surprising, considering that for years, doctors recommended daily low-dose aspirin for people with heart problems. Anyone could, and still can, just walk into the pharmacy…
Perfect food pairings are what life’s all about… Beans and franks. Chips and dip. Mac and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Spaghetti and meatballs. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it! Of course, not all food pairings make for healthy meals. But there is one that most certainly does. Not only will this delicious duo invigorate your taste buds, but it will invigorate your heart health, too… So what is…
I have to be honest with you — sometimes I find the simple act of eating overwhelming, especially when I’m swamped (which is often). If I want to stay healthy, there are a lot of questions to answer and decisions to be made. And that’s not even mentioning the number of diets out there. Mediterranean, green Mediterranean, keto, vegan, paleo, DASH… each has benefits and downsides. How am I supposed…
Thanks to advances in public health, nutrition, and medicine, more and more of us will live into our 80s, 90s and, possibly, beyond. But what good is a long life unless you’re healthy and independent enough to enjoy it? A lot of focus for successful aging has focused on muscle strength, and rightly so. Without muscle strength, we lose mobility. However, muscle loss is also the gateway to the routine…