Live 24 EXTRA Years with THESE 8 Habits?!
Do you have an idea how long you think you’re going to live? The average American life expectancy is around 76. (It’s a little longer if you’re a woman.) But what if I could grant you 18 EXTRA years beyond the number in your head? Well, I can practically guarantee you those extra years. And...
Better Blood Sugar Starts in the BEDROOM
If you were to ask your doctor how to manage your blood sugar without using drugs, I’m guessing they’d offer one or two respectable ideas. Ask an alternative or integrative medicine professional the same question, and you’d probably get a far LONGER list of good options. In fact, I’ve shared more than a few drug-free...
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...
The REAL Reason You Wake Up at Night (WEIRD!)
Insomnia is SO frustrating. But if you find you often wake up between 1 and 3 a.m., you can take comfort in knowing that you’re FAR from alone… In fact, I can guarantee lots of other folks are sitting up with you. How can I be SO sure? Well, it’s thanks to a quirk of...
[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...
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...
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...
Bedroom Habit DOUBLES Risk of KILLER Condition
I don’t mean to alarm you. Well, on second thought, maybe I do. Because being nervous just might motivate you to make changes that could save your life. Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, doesn’t get much attention. In fact, there’s a good chance you’ve never even heard of this dangerous (and potentially deadly) condition. But...
5 Question Quiz Predicts Your Longevity?!
I don’t mean to alarm you. But this is IMPORTANT. You’re sleep habits could literally KILL you. But, by the same token, they could also lead to a LONGER life. A new study finds which side of that divide you’re on… and it could boil down to your answers to five simple questions. Let’s take...
HIDDEN Cause of Your Sleepless Nights
Insomnia can start to feel like a curse. It gets to the point where you DREAD going to bed. After all, another night of tossing-and-turning and checking the clock isn’t anyone’s idea of fun. You head to the bedroom thinking, “I FEEL sleepy. Maybe THIS is the night I finally beat it.” Only to find...