"One and Done" Thinking Boosts THIS Deadly Risk
If you exercise most days of the week, that’s FANTASTIC! I’ll be the first to congratulate you. You’re doing FAR better than most folks, and you should be proud of yourself. But if you’re a victim of what I call “one and done” (OAD) thinking, it could lead to unintended consequences despite your daily workout....
Evade Dementia with a VITAMIN?! Study says, "YES!"
Few things are as crucial as maintaining brain health as you age. You can live with a bum knee or losing your hair. And cranking up the volume on the TV to hear your favorite shows might be annoying, but it’s manageable. However, fading brain power is a horse of a different color. It means...
“Trick Yourself” Into Exercising? (Easy!)
I often talk about the benefits of exercise here in Living Well Daily. And there’s a good reason for that. Allow me to boil all that advice down to one observation… Exercise is your ticket to a LONGER, HAPPIER, and HEALTHIER life. But I get it. Knowing that and putting it into action are two...
KICK Sugar Cravings and SLASH Disease Risk
People always ask me, “What’s the ONE thing I can do to improve my health?” I can make a good argument for exercising, getting better sleep, and even eating an (organic) apple a day. But by far, the BEST thing you can do to improve your health is to cut sugar out of your life....
MAILBAG: NATURAL Hair Loss Solutions
“Anything natural for hair loss?” – Terry, Reno, NV Hi Terry, About 50 percent of men and 52 percent of women experience hair loss after age 50. In other words, it’s VERY common. Hair loss can occur for many reasons. And that can make it difficult to treat sometimes. But there are a few common...
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...
Surprising Mood Trigger Accelerates Aging
If you’re diagnosed with something like cancer, heart disease, or Parkinson’s, you can rest assured that folks will be sympathetic when you share the news. In fact, the extra support you get when you do can be invaluable as you adjust to your new reality. But a societal separation between mental and physical health… along...
Are COVID Rapid Tests WORTHLESS?
Boy, how times have changed. These days when you start feeling a little under the weather, one of your first thoughts is likely, “I’ll take a COVID test, just to be sure.” But by now, you may have heard the buzz among family, friends, or online that at-home COVID tests may no longer be entirely...
REVERSE Age-Related Inflammation NATURALLY
Have you checked in with your hypothalamus lately? If you have NO clue where or even what a hypothalamus is, don’t worry. Most folks don’t. Your hypothalamus is an area deep within your brain. It produces hormones that control mood, body temperature, heart rate, and hunger. The hypothalamus is the LINK between your body’s electrical...
MAILBAG: 6 Natural Hacks to Lower Cholesterol
“I can never seem to get my cholesterol under control for very long. I try to eat pretty healthy (though I don’t deprive myself of what I enjoy eating at times). I have never been on prescription meds for it. Instead, I put myself on a strict diet whenever my doctor starts talking about cholesterol...
Snack Food Secret to Better Heart Health
Modern living really takes a toll on the heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults and almost 700,000 people die from it annually in the United States alone. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for new studies to share that can make your heart as healthy as possible. And the...