About one in three seniors in the United States has hearing loss. And in people 75 and older, nearly half have serious difficulty hearing.1
Hearing loss usually comes on gradually. It’s caused by reduced blood flow to the tiny blood vessels that nourish the nerves and cells in your middle and inner ear.
But a new study reveals there may be a surprising solution to many cases of hearing loss.… Read More
Popular wearable activity monitors like Fitbits track your steps and count how many calories you’ve burned. But they don’t help you lose weight.
In fact, you may shed more fat without them.
That’s the surprising finding of the first long-term study examining the effects of fitness tracking devices. It was recently published in JAMA.1,2
… Read MoreAt one time, the idea of tossing down a few billion live bacteria a day for your health might have seemed strange. After all, bacteria are one of the primary causes of disease.
But today, probiotics—or “good” bacteria—are widely accepted. Sales of probiotic products have soared in recent years. They are expected to hit $10 billion next year.1
And consumers are starting to discover that probiotic benefits go beyond digestive health.… Read More
So your body may be deficient in a vitamin… And you think “so what?”
You figure maybe it will cause some minor problems that aren’t even noticeable. Maybe your body won’t run at peak efficiency…it’s really no big deal.
But consider this report in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)... A 62-year-old man developed numbness and a pins and needles sensation in his hands.… Read More
Emulsifiers are added to processed foods to extend shelf life and aid texture. But a new study finds they can alter your gut bacteria in a way that promotes inflammation and triggers colon cancer.1
Big food makers started adding emulsifiers to their products around 1950. Around the same time, the incidence of colorectal cancer started rising in the U.S.2
It is now the second deadliest cancer.… Read More
Americans are discovering an ultra-potent, all-natural probiotic food that the Japanese have been using to maintain good health for over 1,000 years.1
Researchers say that it is the world’s most powerful probiotic food. One scientist noted it provides vital healthful bacteria in amounts “greater than what you would find in a typical probiotic food.”
It’s called natto. It is made from fermented soy beans.… Read More