Dodge Dementia with the “Shoelace Solution”
How old are you? It seems like a pretty straightforward question. You just count the number of candles on your birthday cake—right? Thing is, knowing how many years you’ve been on the earth is actually NOT that helpful. People age at different rates. If you have ever been to a high school reunion, you know...
Love Water? Read This BEFORE Drinking Another Drop
I wish all the Mom’s out there a Happy Mother’s Day! Today I want to tell you a little story that involves some potential moms. And like all good stories, this one has an evil villain at the center of the tale. The head of a major corporation recently said the fear around forever chemicals...
Dodge Diabetes with Powerful "Window" Hack
Want to hear something downright shocking? Your risk of developing diabetes in your lifetime is close to 40 percent. I’m sure you know what a danger to your health that is. When you have diabetes, you’re more likely to develop heart disease, dementia, and kidney failure. Even worse, your life expectancy is significantly reduced. But...
"Crystal Ball" Test Predicts Longevity
If you’re a senior, you may find yourself wishing for a crystal ball. After all, most of us can’t help but wonder about our future and how long we’ll be sticking around. Scientists have fancy machines that make these kinds of predictions by measuring the age of your cells. But those tests are expensive. And...
DITCH Rough Mornings with an Evening Solution
Let’s be honest. We don’t ALWAYS hop out of bed in the mornings with a smile plastered on our face, ready to tackle the day. We ALL wake up grouchy and out of sorts from time to time. And some of us feel that way MOST mornings. But scientists have a SURPRISING solution. It turns...
[ALERT] NEW Stroke Risk Factors You NEED to Know
Strokes are devastating. They “scramble” your brain and can leave you with difficulties walking, talking, driving, or completing daily chores. As you age, your risk for one of these events grows. In fact, by the time you reach middle age, your stroke risk rises to an uncomfortable 17 percent. And the more birthdays you put...
MAILBAG: Home Remedies from Fungus to Kidney Infection
“My neighbor has a chronic kidney infection, and now her liver is becoming painful. She also has signs of toenail fungus which I feel might underlie it all. Are there any natural treatments she can try? Thanks.” – Margaret, Dayton, OH Hi Margaret, Let’s start with the toenail fungus. It probably is not associated with...
Dodge Alzheimer’s with "Seeing Red” Diet Trick
What’s for dinner tonight? It’s a deceptively simple question. Because what you decide to put on your plate actually has an ENORMOUS impact on your health…. including your brain function. Making smart food choices today can help your brain function better in the future. In fact, your diet can raise or lower your Alzheimer’s risk....
"Bright Idea" REDUCES Breast Cancer Risk
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, When it comes to breast cancer, there are a lot of risk factors you can’t change. Growing older, having dense breast tissue, family history, and genetics all come to mind. But if you’re a “DOER” and want to do something to dial down your 1 in 8 chance of developing...
"Screen Time" Mistake HARMS Your Health
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, For many folks, reaching for their smartphone is the FIRST thing they do in the morning before starting the day. And putting that phone back on its charger is the LAST thing they do at night before slipping under the covers. Many of the hours in between are spent using...