Last month in Health Watch, we revealed the five most nutrient-dense greens. But that’s only half the story… Researchers at William Paterson University also looked at the nutrient density and bioavailability of fruits. The study reveals that fruits—based on their scoring system—aren’t as potent as vegetables…but that’s no reason to skip them. You just have to know which ones are the best.… Read More
These Drugs Are Cutting Your Life Short
They’re one of the most dangerous medications your doctor can ever prescribe. And it doesn’t help that they give them out like candy.
A recent CDC report found that half of men—and nearly 40% of women—between 65 and 74 had taken this drug in the last 30 days. This number doubled in men alone in just 10 years.1 Now new research shows they’re even deadlier than we thought—which is hard to believe.… Read More
What That New Study Won’t Tell You About Alzheimer’s
As a Health Watch reader, you know there are natural ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease (AD). But a new study claims one of them may now be off the table entirely.
A team of researchers at Oxford wanted to study the effects of vitamins B12 and folic acid (B9) on homocysteine—a substance linked to increased AD risk. They looked at clinical trial data from 22,000 people across 11 different trials.… Read More
These Hair Dyes May Be Giving You Cancer
They’re dangerous compounds that can cause cancer. The EU banned them in the early 1990s because of their link to bladder cancer alone. But experts were warning of the dangers of these deadly compounds as far back as the 1970s.
That’s when about 90% of commercial hair dyes contained these carcinogens.1 These chemicals are supposed to be gone from most cosmetics…
But not according to the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database.… Read More
Five Natural Alternatives to Sunscreen
No matter what the mainstream keeps telling you, sunscreen won’t help you avoid skin cancer.
Some even contain harmful chemicals—like oxybenzone—that can lead to skin conditions…or worse.1 We’ve told you before that it’s the snake oil of the 21st century. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t protect your skin if you’re spending your weekends at the beach or enjoying the outdoors…
Here are five natural alternatives to sunscreen that help prevent cancer…and sunburns.… Read More
Eating This Helps Lower Your Risk for ALS
It’s one of the scariest neuromuscular diseases you can get…
It kills neurons that control your voluntary muscle movement. This cuts off communication between your brain and your body. The effects are devastating… Yet you don’t hear much about it.
Maybe it’s because there are only about 5,000 new cases in the U.S. each year. Roughly 30,000 people in the U.S.… Read More