When you get an ear infection, your first instinct is probably to run to the doctor. But hold on…
About 90% of ear infections will clear up on their own.1 So you’ll most likely wind up with antibiotics that you don’t actually need. Drugs usually don’t help you get relief any faster than if you weren’t taking anything at all.… Read More
There are few pharmaceutical weapons against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). But one drug can delay cognitive decline. And there’s evidence it cuts in half the risk of ending up in a nursing home.1 It’s called donepezil or Aricept. It is the only drug approved to treat all stages of Alzheimer’s.2
This drug can make it possible for patients to continue doing simple daily tasks… Like bathing and getting dressed.… Read More
How often do you read the ingredients list on your toothpaste? If your answer is never, now is the time to start.
Toothpaste makers care more about selling you a product that looks appealing and has a pleasant taste… Rather than one that’s safe and improves your dental health.
Here are five toxic toothpaste additives to avoid:
1. Blue No. 1
Manufacturers add artificial colors to toothpastes for no other reason than to establish their brand through visual appeal.… Read More
A new, headline-making report from the World Health Organization (WHO) should have you questioning the kinds of meat you eat… It warned this week that eating hot dogs, sausages, bacon, ham, and other processed meats raises your risk of cancer…by a lot.
But the fact is, cutting down isn’t enough. If you drill down into the details of the report you find that no amount of processed meat is safe.… Read More
Probiotics can fight everything from candida to depression.1,2 You also know they can keep your immune and digestive systems in tip-top shape.
Now new research shows the “good” bacteria Bifidobacterium longum 1714—or B. longum 1714 for short—helps preserve your memory. This may keep dementia and Alzheimer’s disease at bay.
Ted Dinan, head of psychiatry at University College Cork in Ireland led the study.… Read More
Health Watch readers know the value of being able to treat joint pain naturally. But when it doesn’t go away—or when it gets worse—it could indicate a bigger problem. And it’s not just arthritis you have to worry about. There are less common conditions that cause the same kind of pain…
But they come with much greater risks.
A new study from the U.K.… Read More