Common Cooking Oil WARPS Your Brain!?
Vegetable oils are cheap, readily available, and convenient. In fact, their versatility means you can use them for frying, sautéing, AND baking. They’ve made their way into our homes and onto our plates because we’ve been assured they’re the HEALTHY choice. But underneath that innocent reputation is a disturbing TRUTH. And now scientists say one...
[SENIORS] New Aspirin WARNING
I know that advertising works. But I’m often surprised at just how well it does the job. Take, for example, the late 90s advertising campaigns by Bayer pushing a daily aspirin for heart attack prevention. The ads haven’t been on the air or in print for over 20 YEARS now. In fact, in early 2000,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
EASY Exercise Hack Reigns in Blood Sugar
If you battle blood sugar problems, it won’t be a surprise when I tell you exercise is good for your health. After all, physical activity is good for EVERYONE. And it’s not even a shocker that moving more could help you control diabetes. But new research uncovered an exercise hack that could help you get...
MAILBAG: Cardio or Strength for Healthy Aging?
“Is cardio or strength training more important for seniors?” – Bill, from Irving, TX Hi Bill, Typically, my answer to this question is simple: they’re BOTH vital for healthy aging. But if pushed, I’d have to say that maintaining muscle mass with strength training is THE most critical factor for aging adults. Maintaining Strength is...
Does Wildfire Smoke Harm Your Health? (Surprising)
Red itchy eyes, burning lungs, a hacking cough… If you live in one of the (at least) 13 U.S. states stuck under a smoky haze from the blazing wildfires in Canada, you’re likely feeling its effects every time you step outside. The blanket of noxious smoke hanging over the Northeast and Midwestern parts of the...
Snoring Could Give You DEMENTIA?!
We sure have a lot of ways to refer to snoring here in the United States. Sawing logs, mowing hay, hitting a knot, and blowing zs are just a few that come to mind. But regardless of what you call it, snoring is serious business. And if you, or someone you love, snores, you should...