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Steak may have great flavor and mouth-feel (we have to agree), but it’s not doing your health any favors. Over the next 10 years, the number of Americans aged 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease will reach an estimated 7.1 million. The number of deaths from diabetes is expected to rise more than 50 percent. ...click here to read more

Shedding a few extra pounds becomes increasingly difficult as we get older. There are many reasons why we put on weight, including stress, age, lack of activity, and – of course – diet, which plays the largest role in weight management. Considered a growing problem in America, obesity contributes to numerous health problems. When we ...click here to read more

A recent study published in the September issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology indicates that cold sores and psoriasis rule the roost when it comes to stigmatized skin conditions. However, experts believe the sufferers are victims of misguided ill will. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, psoriasis, which is believed to ...click here to read more

Thick saliva in throat – or mucus – is a viscous, acidic, and semi-opaque secretion, instead of the clear and watery one. Changes can be due to large quantities of organic matter in the saliva caused by a variety of reasons. Normal saliva is a lubricating fluid to help us eat and talk. It is also ...click here to read more

Summer is here, the weather is warm, and the sun is shining. Many of us live for this time of the year, because it means we can get outside much more often. Well, if you still choose to stay indoors, we have 10 reasons why you should soak up the sun while it’s available, as ...click here to read more

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, but fortunately, there are many preventative measures one can take in order to reduce the risk. The FDA cardiologist Dr. Shari Targum said in a news release, “The risk of heart disease increases for everyone as they age. For women, the risk goes up ...click here to read more

Lack of sleep can greatly increase your risk of a heart attack. Shocked? You shouldn’t be, as lack of sleep has been linked to a number of serious health problems. To fully understand this connection, let’s examine sleep and heart disease, along with ways to boost our health and reduce the risk. The World Health Organization (WHO) ...click here to read more

The week before Father’s Day is Men’s Health Week, so we have compiled our top stories regarding men’s health, including those regarding kidney stones, restless legs syndrome, prostate cancer, low testosterone, and much more. Whether you’re a male reading up on your own health, or a female looking up for a loved one, these articles ...click here to read more

Kidney stone risk in postmenopausal women may be reduced with light exercise. The findings of the study revealed that light exercise – up to three hours a week – can lower the risk of kidney stones in postmenopausal women by 31 percent. The researchers looked at data from over 84,000 postmenopausal women and found that ...click here to read more

A new psoriasis drug has been found to work longer and to have “unprecedented” effects on the skin. The drug is called ixekizumab (Taltz) and has been approved by the FDA in March. The approval came after the first trial, which showed that after 12 weeks the new drug was much more successful in treating ...click here to read more

Women are less likely to receive blood thinners to treat irregular heartbeat, compared to men. Blood thinners are commonly used to treat irregular heartbeat – atrial fibrillation – as they aid in the reduction of the stroke risk. In atrial fibrillation, blood does not move from one part of the heart to the other as ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease and cancer mortality risks increase with the loss of Y chromosome in men, according to research. Men can lose the Y chromosome in their blood cells due to aging, and those who do have been found to be at a greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The study included over 3,200 men who already ...click here to read more

When you think of the word ‘fat’, you probably think of weight gain, but the healthy fats found in the Mediterranean diet won’t tip the scale. Examples of healthy fats include olive oil, nuts, and avocados. The findings reaffirm the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and rank it supreme over low-fat diets. Lead author Dr. ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, Everywhere you look you get the same story – carbohydrates are the enemy. Numerous food brands are lowering their carbs because we’re told that carbs are the reason why we can’t lose weight so we should eliminate them as much as possible. Now I, too, can admit I’ve tried no-carb diets, and they ...click here to read more