"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...
The “Bad Habit” that’s GOOD for Your Health
Have you ever noticed how many mainstream nutritionists demonize EVERYTHING you like? Butter, salt, and caffeine all come to mind. If you enjoy it, then it MUST be bad for you. Butter and salt are topics for another day. But today, I want to talk to you about caffeine. You ALREADY know it can help...
“Miracle Molecule” TARGETS Blood Pressure
It’s NOT your imagination. Your blood pressure IS creeping up with each passing year. And your doctor likely IS on your case more than ever about avoiding heart disease. See, as we get older, our blood vessels tend to stiffen. And stiffer vessels mean your heart has to work harder to push blood through them....
"Supercharge" Yourself Against This KILLER Cancer
An ovarian cancer diagnosis is the stuff of nightmares. It’s the second most prevalent form of gynecological cancer among American women. And it often spreads quickly, leading to late detection and less effective treatments. In fact, the five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer is less than 50 percent. But it’s not all bad news. And...
Waking Up at Night? Try THIS Fix
When my wife and I wish each other a goodnight, we always say, “I hope you sleep like a teenager.” It’s a joke, of course. But it’s rooted in our REAL-LIFE experiences. You see, I often claim my last good night of sleep was the day before my son was born. (He’s 30 now.) My...
Quick and Easy Brain Health QUIZ (Try It!)
Have you ever wondered HOW you would even know if you were “losing your marbles?” After all, you’re the one going through it, right? Chances are, you wouldn’t notice. Turns out, there’s a simple test that scientists use to identify someone who might be headed down the dark road to dementia. And while you CAN’T...
MAILBAG: Build A BARRIER Against Cancer’s Return
“Staying cancer-free after successfully fighting – and beating – malignant cancer. What is the best/most effective combination of supplements to take to assist in prohibiting cancer return?” – Karen, from Memphis, TN Hi Karen, First of all, let me say congratulations! Beating cancer is an incredible feat. Many people who fight cancer and win find...
Battling ITCHY Psoriasis Skin? Try THIS
Nothing can drive you crazier than an itch. Sure, there ARE worse things in the world. But an itch that won’t go away can have a HUGELY negative impact on your quality of life. If you scratch in public, the looks you get make you want to head home. And if the itch strikes at...
What You NEED to Know About Recent Deadly Fungus
The headlines alone are enough to keep you up at night. “Deadly Fungus Invades US Hospitals!” I’ve been asked a lot if the spread of Candida auris is getting so much attention lately because of the popularity of The Last of Us, a TV show where fungi take over people’s brains, turning them into zombies....
Plastics Send THIS Disease Risk SOARING
They’re EVERYWHERE. From food packaging to clothing (yes, really) plastics are clearly here to stay. And that’s a big problem. There’s no denying that they’re convenient. But that convenience comes at a HUGE cost. Chemicals, like bisphenol-A and other plasticizers, send inflammation and oxidative stress levels soaring. And these creepy chemicals harm our cells and...
Dodge Early Death with THIS 11-minute Commitment
There are things you WANT to be early for, like church, birthday parties, and flights. But your funeral is NOT one of them. New research reveals how easy it is to tell the Grim Reaper to take a hike. Because it turns out an 11-minute commitment could slash your risk of early death by 23...
Feeling Forgetful? How to Tell if Its NORMAL or NOT
“Doc, am I losing my mind?!” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked a version of that question, I could retire to a tropical island TODAY. But I’m NEVER surprised by the inquiry. After all, worrying about losing your mental abilities as you age is perfectly normal. So, today let’s look...
"Super 6" Solution Slashes Dementia Risk 90%
Aging sure isn’t for sissies. It’s hard on EVERY system in your body. Everything from your heart to your mobility is affected. But perhaps the BIGGEST challenge of getting older is the damage Father Time does to your brain. Brain cells fade, and the brain itself gradually shrinks as you age. The good news is,...
MAILBAG: Doc's TOP Tip for Healthy Aging
“What is the number one best thing I can do to maintain my health as I age?” – Robert, from Birmingham, AL Hi Robert, Whenever anyone asks me what the best things they can do to support their health as they grow older, I always tell them three things: exercise, sleep, and eat well. But...
Food Industry’s Dirty Little Secret [REVEALED]
You know what they say the definition of madness is, right? It’s doing the same exact thing over and over again and expecting different results. Unfortunately, we’re locked into a similar loop with food manufacturers. Only in this case, it’s a “belief” loop. Every time they mess up, we believe the industry has FINALLY learned...