Trouble Focusing? The Likely Cause (and FIX)
“Hello, police? I want to report a burglary.” The thief? Big Tech. What did they steal? Our ability to focus. If you’re like a LOT of folks, you find yourself continually distracted these days. Your ability to concentrate is shot. And there’s this little rectangular box that constantly draws your attention away from the present...
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...
MAILBAG: Recover from Surgery FASTER
“I’m having knee replacement surgery next month. I’m very nervous. Are there any ways to speed up recovery?” – Jen, Boulder, CO There’s no doubt about it. Surgery IS stressful for the body (and mind), and it takes time to heal. But your recovery time CAN typically be reduced with a bit of extra support. Most...
Dementia Test Raises Red Flags YEARS Earlier?!
Do you get a bit worried that you have Alzheimer’s every time you forget something? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a COMMON fear as we age. After all, when you find yourself standing in the middle of a room wondering WHY you walked in there, it’s easy to think you could be headed down...
Pleasant Pick-Me-Up Supports Gut Balance
Your gut bacteria are like a little community of tiny workers. Each bug has its own job to do. And there are a LOT of the tiny little critters. In fact, scientists estimate you have about 100 trillion of these microorganisms in your digestive tract. Collectively, they’re referred to as your microbiome. The problem is...
"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...