Menopause is no joke.
As estradiol levels drop (the main form of estrogen), it can cause irritating health problems… Things like joint pain and vaginal infections. It can also lead to more urgent threats—like bone loss.1
… Read MoreCenturies-Old Arctic Herb Reduces Depression
New research suggests an ancient herb may increase your serotonin—the “feel-good” chemical—levels by up to 30%.1
Researchers studied people with mild or moderate depression. They were given a placebo, Zoloft, or this herb extract for 12 weeks. Those taking Zoloft were 1.9 times more likely to improve their condition. But this herb wasn’t far behind… Subjects using it had 1.4 times greater odds of beating depression than the placebo group.… Read More
How Your Doctor Could Be Giving You Diabetes
Doctors use them to treat just about everything. Yet in the long run, they do more harm than good. Taking them can increase colorectal cancer risk by 11%.1 That’s bad enough. But new research reveals using antibiotics may also increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.
The University of Pennsylvania studied over a million subjects. They looked at antibiotic use in 200,000 diabetics during the year before their diagnosis.… Read More
Five Ways Stress is Killing You
Stress is a natural response. But too much of it can be dangerous…even deadly. About 75% of adults deal with it every month.1 It’s bad enough that stress is the reason behind 90% of doctor office visits… But the scariest part is dealing with chronic stress can make you three times more likely to die early.2
Here are five ways stress is killing you:
… Read MoreFive Simple Ways to Combat Sugar Cravings
Sugar is the most dangerous ingredient in the standard American diet (SAD). Health Watch readers know eating it causes major health problems…like cancer. And it’s not just deadly… It’s addicting. Based on brain scans, it’s as addictive as cocaine according to one 60 Minutes report.1
Giving it up can seem hard. But there are some tricks you can do that will help.… Read More
Five Ways Belly Fat is Killing You
A pot belly doesn’t just look bad… It isn’t healthy. Visceral—belly—fat is the most dangerous kind. It could be sabotaging your health. That extra weight may even be taking years off your life. And you may not realize it.
Here are five ways excess belly fat is putting your health at risk:
1. Erectile Dysfunction: That’s right guys… Your belly fat could be preventing proper blood flow to where you want it most.… Read More