MAILBAG: Are Household Cleaners Harmful?
Yes, household cleaners often DO contain toxic chemicals. In fact, MOST standard cleaning products emit volatile organic compounds or VOCs. VOCs are gasses that seep out of the cleaners and into the air in your home. And as a result, their concentrations can be up to 10 times higher indoors. Breathing in these corrosive chemicals...
Stay Quick-Witted and Sharp at ANY Age
I don’t know a single adult who doesn’t at least occasionally think they might be losing their marbles. It’s normal to worry about your brain health as you age. And when you are anxious about it, it’s often triggered by forgetting something—like a name, event, or where you left the remote control. But there’s another...
WHY We Crave Comfort Foods (And the FIX!)
We’ve ALL been there. It could be a looming deadline, a fight with a loved one, or a family emergency. But whatever the cause, your stress level is through the roof. If you’re like most folks, that’s when the CRAVINGS hit, and you reach for some “comfort food.” Typically, that’s an ultra-processed sugary or starchy...
SLASH Brain Age Up to 9 MONTHS!
With each tick of the clock, we grow older. And, of course, our brains are aging right along with the rest of us. But it’s not just time alone that takes a toll on our thinkers. Because, despite being protected by our tough skull bones, our brains are vulnerable and sensitive to decay. In fact,...
STOP Brain Shrink with THIS Snack Hack
I hate to say it. But there’s an elephant in the room… And THIS pachyderm has got something to say about our brain health. The fact is, growing older changes our brains. In many ways for the worse. You see, as we age, we lose brain cells and our brains shrink. It happens to the...
Surprising Habit Sends Health SOARING
We’re forced to make DOZENS of daily decisions. There are small choices like what to wear or eat for breakfast. And there are the MAJOR ones like which car to buy or whether or not to ask your boss for a raise. But there’s one decision you SHOULD be making daily that you likely don’t...
Killer Insomnia?!
One of the first things we learn as toddlers is that actions have consequences. It’s a lesson we’re reminded of throughout our lives. For example, if you smoke cigarettes, you may develop lung cancer. Drink too much alcohol and liver damage could be the result. Scarf down excess sugar, and you’ll likely pack on extra...
MAILBAG: Shining a Light on Sun Exposure Safety
“I’ve heard that being in the sun is good for you, but what about skin cancer? How can the sun be both good and bad for you?” – Pam, Indianapolis, IN Hi Pam, That’s exactly right! Sunlight IS both good and bad for you. And like so many things, the truth about how much you...
FAT Solution Linked to Healthier Weight (WEIRD)
It sneaks up on you… And then, sometime around 50, your pants begin to feel a bit tighter, and your upper arms start to look a little looser. Then you notice the numbers on the bathroom scale are slowly creeping up. Age-related weight gain causes most of us to pack on an additional pound or...
Put the Brakes on BRAIN SHRINK
I’m often greeted with a shocked look when I tell folks that their brain is shrinking. But I assure you it’s a perfectly natural thing. It happens to ALL of us. Research shows that adult brains tend to get smaller with each passing year. In fact, the science suggests that after 40, brain weight typically...
Cause of “Broken-heart” Deaths REVEALED!?
You’ve undoubtedly heard a heartbreaking story or two about someone quickly passing away from grief after losing their spouse. Sadly, research confirms these tragic tales are TRUE. In fact, we ALL face an elevated risk of a “broken heart” death after someone close to us dies. But it turns out dodging death isn’t the ONLY...
Dial Down Parkinson's Risk
“There’s nothing you can do to avoid getting Parkinson’s.” If I had a dime for every time I’ve heard some version of THAT bit of “wisdom,” I’d be a very wealthy man. The only trouble is, it’s pure rubbish! The fact is there are PLENTY of steps you can take to support your overall brain...
The TRUTH About Apple Cider Vinegar
It happens every few years. Interest spikes in the potential health benefits of apple cider vinegar. So I’m never surprised when I start getting a lot of questions about whether or not it’s good for us. And lately, they’ve been ROLLING in. So let’s take a closer look… Wherever you have apples, you have vinegar....
Sleep Apnea Linked to BRAIN SHRINKAGE
Some things are quick tickets to a shortened time here on Earth. Smoking, abusing drugs, eating junk food, and chronic sleep issues all come to mind. Sleep apnea makes the list too. At least when it goes untreated. In fact, it’s a DOUBLE whammy for anyone who wants to live a long, healthy life. Because...
MAILBAG: When Is it TOO Late to Prevent Alzheimer's?
“Is there an age where it’s too late to prevent Alzheimer’s?” – Tony, Aurora, IL Hi Tony, There isn’t an age when it’s too late to prevent Alzheimer’s. But if you have the disease already, there IS a point when it’s too late to significantly delay its progression. However, that occurs only when Alzheimer’s is...
Gambling Trick Lets You Live LONGER and Better
I can’t say that I’m a gambler. But I have been known to sit down at a blackjack table every once in a while. I choose blackjack because I know the best chance of winning anything in a casino is at the blackjack table. It’s all about the odds. And speaking of odds, you can...
AM Switch Leads to ALL DAY Blood Sugar Control
If you battle blood sugar problems, you probably ALREADY know that keeping your numbers under control is one of the best things you can do for your health. The list of problems that come with uncontrolled blood sugar is long. They include eye problems (macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy), heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and...
The "Apple A Day" Hack for Healthy Aging
You know what they say about eating an apple a day. Well, it turns out this age-old advice may not JUST help you steer clear of the doctor’s office… If you’re a senior, that daily apple hack has ANOTHER welcome benefit that could send your quality of life soaring. It may even SAVE it. Here’s...
Weird Trick SLASHES Your Risk of Falls?!
One out of four adults 65 or older fall every year. That’s a startling statistic. But it’s only HALF the story… A fall that causes some cuts or bruises may leave you achy and uncomfortable for weeks. But one in which you break a bone or drastically hurt yourself, can have far-reaching health consequences for...
The REAL Reason You Wake Up at Night (WEIRD!)
Insomnia is SO frustrating. But if you find you often wake up between 1 and 3 a.m., you can take comfort in knowing that you’re FAR from alone… In fact, I can guarantee lots of other folks are sitting up with you. How can I be SO sure? Well, it’s thanks to a quirk of...