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Who doesn’t enjoy their morning cup of coffee to start their day? America’s favorite beverage can do a lot for quick energy and alertness. It’s a stimulant that fires up your brain connections. There’s more. If you’ve wondered, does coffee increase performance? Exercise pros are touting the benefits of drinking coffee before a workout. So ...click here to read more

The common belief is that if you drink too much alcohol, you could end up with liver disease. But with the rise of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) – 20 percent of the American population has it, according to estimates – other causes of liver disease are making headlines. Even though a person may never ...click here to read more

You’re not in a happy place if you’re overweight or obese – and neither is your body. In fact, how much you weigh, in relation to your height, your waist size (pinching more than an inch of flab?) and how many pounds you’ve gained since your mid-20s have a huge impact on your health. We’re ...click here to read more

Can you pinch more than an inch around your middle? That flabby flesh seems to settle and spread out around the waist, creating a belly bulge that looks as though you’ve spent every one of your Saturdays drinking beer. A protruding belly and love handles isn’t considered the most flattering look going. But what’s more, ...click here to read more

I’ve always been a great fan of dancing, but I don’t dance much nowadays. The reason being I don’t like modern dancing (if you can call it dancing). Most of my peers who danced the real stuff – the rock-and-roll, the twist, the fox-trot, and even the cha-cha – have all been relegated to the ...click here to read more

There’s almost nothing that’s more uncomfortable than those frequent mad dashes to the bathroom, followed by a burning feeling when you urinate. So not fun! That intense urge to urinate can wreak havoc with your day (and night), leaving you on edge, tired, achy and unhappy. That’s because you’re legitimately sick. You’ve got a urinary ...click here to read more

Even as you read this, your brain cells are drenched in a mix of nutrients or toxins that have been absorbed from the food you consumed. It’s extremely important that you increase the nutrients in this mix and reduce the toxins. Because these toxins can, over time, help the formation of plaque in your brain ...click here to read more

Think of a balloon filled with water to such an extent that it is firm, tense and almost at breaking point. Now what happens if you add a little more water? The water exerts more pressure on the balloon wall, it bursts at its weakest point, and all the water gushes out. It’s the same ...click here to read more

When asked what the secret to happiness is, the philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau said, “a good bank account, a good cook, and a good digestion.” How right he is. One can have all the riches in the world, and all the good things that money can buy, but if their digestion is not good, it ...click here to read more

When you think about liver disease, you likely think about too much alcohol and the gradual deterioration of the liver. Not pleasant! But have you heard much about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease? Well, you should; it’ll be one of the greatest health risks in America this year, experts contend, because of the nation’s obesity epidemic. ...click here to read more

There is a famous saying – the way to man’s heart is through his stomach. While the accuracy of this saying cannot be proven, there are a lot of clinical studies and research findings that show that the stomach is definitely the way to a man’s healthy heart. And for that matter, even a woman’s ...click here to read more

It takes more than an apple a day to keep your family doctor away. It takes more than washing your hands and using hand sanitizer too. As it turns out, it’s the addition of so-called “superfoods” – or healing foods – to your diet that will strengthen your immune system and help you to fight ...click here to read more

My doctor sent me to a rheumatologist because of the bad arthritis in my hands. Years on a computer keyboard can be tough on joints! I had swelling, pain, stiffness and was wearing support braces at night. The rheumatologist prescribed medication for my symptoms, letting me know there is no cure and my arthritis wouldn’t ...click here to read more

Every now and then, a glass of wine or beer is such a pleasure. With dinner, it’s that little something extra to toast with or bring out the flavors of your meal. At a pub, sampling a craft brew is a conversation-starter with friends and family. I’m convinced that an occasional glass of alcohol is ...click here to read more