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If you’ve had trouble hearing, you might be asking yourself, “can I reverse hearing loss?” The answer is not particularly clear cut. Hearing loss can be a significant frustration and reduce the quality of life. It can also be scary. Poor hearing is associated with isolation, depression, and other symptoms that you ultimately don’t want. ...click here to read more

So, you’re up at night with the urge to pee, but when you get to the toilet, all you release are a few dribbles. It can leave you feeling powerless. When an enlarged prostate is controlling your life, using any means necessary to manage its inconvenience is all you can do. A bowl of grapes ...click here to read more

Fat is confusing stuff, especially if you’re trying to manage cholesterol. On the one hand, fat has all kinds of negative connotations. But not all fat is created equal. Some fats can help manage or reduce cholesterol. Others can make it worse. Some might do nothing at all. Cutting out fat completely is likely both ...click here to read more

New research from Greece suggests that vegetarian diets may not equal greater health, as previous studies had originally found. This unique study examined the type of plant-based foods and the total overall amount consumed compared to the health benefits associated with each. “Our study highlights the variable nutritional quality of plant foods,” said author Dr. ...click here to read more

The likelihood of experiencing bladder control problems increases with age. Also called urinary incontinence, it can be very frustrating, degrading, and have a significant impact on your quality of life. But why does it happen? It can have different causes in women and men. In men, the primary cause is BPH, or benign prostate hyperplasia. ...click here to read more

I don’t know about you, but I’m one of those people who just love drinking. I’m not talking about booze, either—just drinks in general. Coffee, water, and tea are staples. Sometimes I’ll treat myself to a cold beer, glass of wine, or lemonade. Either way, I’ve pretty much got a mug, glass, bottle, or can ...click here to read more

Constipation hurts. Sitting on the toilet trying to force out a small, often painful bowel movement is never comfortable. And it’s easy to chalk it up as something that “just is what it is.” But it’s more than that, and it could be affecting your vein health. When you’re struggling to pass stool and pushing ...click here to read more

Most people don’t exactly hang around the toilet to see the color of their urine. But maybe you should; sometimes it can offer some valuable insight. You don’t have to spend very long examining it to get an idea of where you might be. A glance and a couple of observations can tell you if ...click here to read more

They’re right when they say the mind is a terrible thing to waste. Why aren’t more people thinking about it when they eat? Your brain age is affected by the food choices you make. Certain things can enhance and extend memory, while others can speed up its decline. In some cases, food choices can turn ...click here to read more

It’s natural for your prostate to grow. Likely unbeknownst to you, a man’s prostate starts growing when he hits 25. It isn’t until much later, however, that it might begin to affect lifestyle. And it can be really stressful. Natural prostate growth is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A Harvard report suggests that 50-60 percent ...click here to read more

If you have high cholesterol, you should avoid foods with saturated fat, right? It seems like a pretty simple concept. Not so fast. What has been a general recommendation for years continues to come under scrutiny as a potential falsehood. Recent research is contributing to the growing evidence that dietary saturated fat may not pose ...click here to read more

Red meat remains controversial. For a long time, it was viewed as a significant source of saturated fat that contributes to high cholesterol. Identified as a potential threat to heart health, it came under fire from several health experts. Opinions have changed more recently. Growing data indicates red meat derived cholesterol is neutral in the ...click here to read more

When you get up, the last thing you want to do is cook breakfast. Heck, you might not even want to eat it. If you lack appetite in the early hours, you’re certainly not alone. But no one is saying you have to roll out of bed, flip on the stovetop, and get cracking. If ...click here to read more

New research has found that vitamin K, a fat-soluble nutrient found in leafy greens and some vegetable oils, may promote longevity by encouraging vein health. Vitamin K doesn’t get too much shine. That’s largely because you’re always being reminded to eat your leafy greens. It’s abundant in greens like spinach, kale, and lettuce, so if ...click here to read more