It’s a basic premise of fitness…
When your heart pumps faster during exercise you get into better shape.
… Read MoreThis Amount of Alcohol Is Just Right for Your Brain
Scientists call it the “Goldilocks Zone.”
It’s when too little of something is bad for you and so is too much…but a moderate amount is “just right.”
A major new study shows that’s the case with alcohol and Alzheimer’s disease.
… Read MoreSuperbugs Have Learned a New Trick
Once you’re infected with a superbug, there’s not a whole lot doctors can do.
Antibiotics don’t work well. Even the most powerful ones, called carbapenems, are starting to lose effectiveness.1
… Read MoreThe News About Sleeping Pills Just Got Worse…
You’ve probably heard about the side effects of prescription sleeping pills.
They can cause dependency…making it impossible to sleep without them. And they are linked to more serious problems as well, like increased risk of cancer and Alzheimer’s.1 2
… Read MoreThe Hidden Danger of Bad Breath
Bad breath is embarrassing. So some of us suck on mints. Or we gargle with mouthwash before getting up and personal with someone.
But foul breath can be more than a social problem. It could be telling you that you have a serious health problem. Especially if it is a persistent problem.
… Read MoreOne Supplement Gets You Through the Most Dangerous Part of Your Day
You may have heard that there’s one time of day when your risk of having a heart attack is greatest. It’s early in the morning.
And early-day heart attacks are not only more frequent, they are deadlier. They are 20% more likely to kill you.1
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