Exciting new research may have unlocked a major cause of migraines. And the end to these excruciating headaches could be as simple as taking the proper vitamins.
Researchers from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center found that a high percentage of migraine sufferers are deficient in four nutrients. They are vitamins D and B2 (riboflavin), folate, and coenzyme Q10.1
Scientists measured blood levels of the vitamins in over 4,500 young migraine sufferers.… Read More
A new University of Cambridge study has revealed a fascinating method to control how much alcohol you drink—without you even noticing.
Research shows that drinking wine—particularly red wine—is healthy in moderation. It is linked to lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and dementia.1,2
“Moderation” is usually defined as one 5-ounce glass of wine a day for women and two for men.… Read More
Look at just about any health publication this time of year and you’ll see a permutation of this headline: “How to Protect Yourself from the Sun.”
They go on to tell you how you should wear a hat, long sleeves, and stay out of sun during the middle of the day. And above all, they urge you to use sunscreen every day.… Read More
A new study has uncovered a secret to help women quit smoking.
About 15% of American women smoke.1 Multiple studies have found it is more difficult for them to quit than it is for men.2
No one knows exactly why this is true. But some researchers have theorized that female hormones make women vulnerable to depression when they try to quit nicotine.… Read More
For years, as his memory faded, doctors told music legend Kris Kristofferson he had Alzheimer’s. He couldn’t remember his song lyrics. The 80-year-old star couldn’t even remember what he was doing from one moment to the next.1
Then, earlier this year, one of his doctors thought to test Kristofferson for Lyme disease. The test was positive.
His wife Lisa believes the medications he was on for Alzheimer’s actually caused his brain fog.… Read More
Overprescribing of antidepressant drugs is reaching new levels of insanity. A new study finds that doctors write almost half of antidepressant prescriptions for patients who aren’t even depressed.
Canadian researchers examined more than 100,000 prescriptions for antidepressant drugs. The study was recently published in JAMA. It found doctors were handing out the medications for everything from pain to insomnia.1
There is no clinical evidence that antidepressants are effective against these problems.… Read More