Enameled glassware often contains toxic levels of the heavy metals lead and cadmium.
That’s the ominous finding of a new study by researchers from the University of Plymouth. They tested 72 drinking glass products, including tumblers, beer and wine glasses, and jars. More than 70% contained lead and cadmium.1
… Read MoreCan the speed at which you eat affect your health?
A new study shows that people who eat fast greatly increase their odds of developing a common health condition that doubles their risk of early death.1
Scientists at Hiroshima University in Japan tracked the eating habits of 1,083 people for five years. During that time, subjects filled out detailed questionnaires about their lifestyle and eating habits, including speed of eating, physical activity, and medical history.… Read More
We’ve been telling you for years about the importance of a high-protein diet. It’s a great way to maintain your strength as you age and avoid the muscle loss that leads to frailty, falls, and impaired mobility.1
Now a new study reveals the best way to maximize the benefits. It turns out it’s not only the amount of protein you eat that matters.… Read More
Big Pharma has long known that blocking an enzyme called Cathepsin K (CatK) stops bone loss and prevents osteoporosis.
But the industry’s quest to bring anti-CatK drugs to market has been a spectacular failure. In clinical trials, these drugs have caused so many horrific complications that the FDA has refused to approve any of them.
… Read MoreThe small village of Pioppi in southern Italy is one of the healthiest places on the planet.
Residents have an average lifespan of 89. That’s 11 years more than Americans. And many people in Pioppi live well past 100.1
More importantly, the villagers age well. They typically remain strong and healthy into their late 80s and beyond. The “diseases of aging” such as Alzheimer’s and type 2 diabetes are rare in Pioppi.… Read More
The biggest health danger is not obesity or smoking…it’s loneliness, a new study finds.
Brigham Young University researchers looked at 218 studies of the health effects of social isolation. They involved more than 4 million people.
The scientists discovered that lonely people have a 50% higher risk of early death. By contrast, obesity raises the chances of dying before age 70 by only 30%.… Read More