Cortisol is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it controls how you react in an emergency situation. It’s what makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Without it, there’d be no fight or flight reaction. And we’d be easy prey for just about any hungry hunter. On the other hand…
Having high levels of cortisol can cause some major health problems.… Read More
Chances are you’ll be celebrating America’s Independence Day with friends and family. It’s the single biggest beer-buying holiday of the year… But there may be a major downside…
Depending on the beer you choose, you may be getting more than you bargained for with each sip. And we’re not even talking about the dangerous additives they put in beer on purpose.… Read More
Red meat is in the headlines again… The news isn’t good, either. But that’s only if you take it at face value.
Researchers at Harvard wanted to see if certain eating habits can help determine breast cancer risk. They looked at data from more than 88,000 nurses.
After two decades, nearly 3,000 of them developed breast cancer.
… Read MoreMangoes probably aren’t the first fruit you reach for in the produce aisle. But they’re full of flavor with health benefits to match.
So in honor of national mango month (who knew?), here are five reasons to eat more of this tropical fruit.
… Read MoreAs a Health Watch reader, you know we recommend a Paleo type diet. It’s one of the most effective—and simple—ways to naturally take control of your health.
So why is mainstream always trying to discourage you from following this smart eating plan?
… Read MoreThere aren’t many things scarier than losing your sight as you get older. It’s one of the most common—and devastating—side effects of aging.
But new research shows that getting enough of this simple vitamin may help protect it. You may even slash your risk of exfoliation glaucoma (EG)—a leading cause of age-related blindness—by up to 25%.1
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