You love your dog… But now you have another reason to spoil your four-legged friend: Your pooch is helping you live longer.
A large Swedish study has found that owning a dog extends lifespan.
Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden tracked the health, mortality, and dog ownership of more than 3.4 million adults. They followed them for 12 years.
… Read MoreMouthwash may kill the germs that cause bad breath… But they also kill beneficial bacteria that prevent diabetes, a new Harvard study finds.
The research shows that if you’re overweight, using mouthwash greatly increases your risk of type 2 diabetes.1
Harvard scientists evaluated 1,206 overweight middle-age people.
… Read MoreACL knee surgery is supposed to be one of the triumphs of modern medicine.
A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common knee injuries among athletes. Every year, about 150,000 Americans suffer it.1
Years ago, people who ruptured their ACL would have to go through life with a “bum” knee. There was not much that could be done.… Read More
Only the FDA would ban a toxic substance from soap…but continue to allow it in toothpaste.
That’s what it did with triclosan. It’s a chemical linked to cancer, thyroid problems, and hormone disruption in children.
The FDA explains its bizarre position by claiming triclosan prevents gum disease. But if something is too toxic to put on your skin, should you be putting it in your mouth?… Read More
Most of us know at least one elderly person who seems to defy age.
They are in perfect health. In great shape. They look far younger than their age. And they do it without taking any medications.
A new study may have discovered their secret.
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