The Strange Smile Link to Healthy Aging
I often write about oral health. And there’s a good reason for that. No, it’s not that I’m obsessed with everyone having a perfectly shiny set of pearly whites. I focus on oral care for an entirely DIFFERENT reason. It’s because what goes on in your mouth has a surprisingly large impact on your overall...
This COMMON Habit Could KILL You
Cardiovascular disease is a cold-blooded KILLER. In fact, heart- and circulation-related illnesses are THE leading causes of death worldwide. A staggering one in three deaths are a result of cardiovascular disease, with heart attack leading the way as the ‘top’ killer. If you focus on improving your heart health ALONE, your odds of living to...
Don’t Spend All Day in the Gym [Do THIS Instead]
All too often, when you hear about the health benefits of exercise, the lecture comes from a super-fit, intimidating athlete. You know the type. A Joe Health Nut who obsessively exercises every waking moment of his life. (Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if they do it in their sleep too.) Trying to meet such high...
New Nut Research SILENCES Critics
Nutcrackers and the holidays go together like horses and carriages. And yet the tasty snacks those colorful wooden soldiers were created to open are regularly vilified for their fat content. The truth is, these tasty tidbits are brimming with health-BOOSTING benefits. In fact, new research reveals this HIGH-FAT food has one benefit that’s bound to...
Fatty Snack Solution to a TRIMMER Waist
They say with age comes wisdom. And I agree. However, a thickening waistline and new heart concerns often show up too. If that sounds familiar, forget the latest fad diet or crazy exercise routine. One of the simplest ways to manage your waistline and support your heart health could ALREADY be sitting in your pantry....
"Crystal Ball" Method Outsmarts Heart Attacks
Each year, around 450,000 Americans die from a heart attack. In fact, heart attacks are often called “the silent killer” because they can seemingly strike out of the blue. But what if there was a way to know ahead of time that a heart attack was looming? A sort of heart attack early warning system?...
Mailbag: Physical Activity After Heart Attack [FIX the Fear!]
“My wife just had a heart attack a month ago and is living in fear. I feel like I can’t get her to do anything. She’s constantly afraid of having a second one. Should she be afraid? Is it safe to resume normal activities after a heart attack?” -Roland from Palm Springs, CA Hi Roland,...
Overlooked Health Measurement Could SAVE Your Life
You likely know how much you weigh. After all, if you forget, your doctor will surely remind you on your next visit. You may even have a scale to keep track of it at home. And the same is true for your blood pressure and maybe even your blood sugar. But few of us pay...
“Magical Mineral” Trick SLASHES Heart Risk
Most folks are familiar with atherosclerosis. It’s a condition that leads to the blood vessels around the heart to become gunked up with plaques. If those vessels become too clogged, it can cause a heart attack. However, many people have NOT heard of another common blood vessel disease called peripheral arterial disease or PAD. It,...
Common Food Additive THREATENS Your Heart
The funny thing about ultra-processed foods is everyone KNOWS they’re BAD for their health. Yet they eat them anyway. Whether it’s potato chips, donuts, chicken nuggets, or frozen TV meals, these fake foods harm your blood sugar, brain, mood, and more. Even worse, a steady diet of the junk literally shortens your lifespan. But now...