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Your Pets Boost Your ‘Good’ Bacteria

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, General Health

Probiotics are one of the best things you can put into your body. Studies show that getting “good” bacteria into your gut helps not only your digestive system, but also supports your immunity and overall health.

Most of us think we need to eat probiotic-rich foods or take a supplement to get these benefits. But research shows there’s a weird alternative that can help…

Get a dog or cat.… Read More

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Eat This to Reduce Arthritis Pain

In All Health Watch, Arthritis, Featured Article, General Health, Pain Relief

Chronic pain is the most common health complaint in the U.S. More than 100 million Americans suffer from it.1

And one condition causes more pain in more people than any other by far. It’s osteoarthritis. More than 30 million Americans adults have it.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is associated with aging. It’s often called “wear and tear” arthritis. The most common symptoms are pain and stiffness in the hips, knees, or lower back, particularly first thing in the morning.… Read More

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Seniors Without Heart Disease Shouldn’t Take Statins, Study Finds

In All Health Watch, Big Pharma, Cholesterol, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, General Health, Health Warning, Heart and Cardiovascular, Heart Attacks, Heart Disease, Longevity

Big Pharma pushes statins like candy at Halloween. And the older you get, the more likely it is your doctor will try to get you to take one of these cholesterol medications.

Nearly half of American seniors take a statin. Now, a new study has found that they do more harm than good in most people over 65.1

The data show that, if anything, the drugs increase the risk of death from a heart attack.… Read More

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This Herb Eases Menopause Symptoms, Study Finds

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Featured Article, General Health, Longevity, Sexual Health

Hot flashes… Mood swings… Night sweats… Difficulty sleeping… Most women going through menopause suffer at least some of these frustrating symptoms.

For some women, the problems are severe enough to be debilitating. Doctors often recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But conventional HRT is linked to heart attack, stroke, and breast cancer.1

“Bioidentical” hormones are another option. They are chemically identical to the hormones women make in their bodies.… Read More

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Study: Drink Tea to Cut Your Dementia Risk in Half

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Anti-Aging, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Featured Article, Longevity

Thanks to its high levels of antioxidants, drinking tea is linked to lower risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Now, a new study finds its benefits don’t end there. It found that tea drinkers cut their chances of dementia in half.

And if Alzheimer’s runs in your family, tea is even more protective. People who inherit ApoE4, the so-called “Alzheimer’s gene,” reduce their risk 86% by drinking tea regularly.… Read More