Reality TV star Kim Zolciak-Biermann is 37 years old. She’s slim and in terrific shape. She has the best dietitians, personal trainers, and medical care money can buy.
But that didn’t help her the day her left side went numb and she suddenly couldn’t speak…
After being rushed to the hospital, doctors confirmed she had suffered a series of mini-strokes. It may seem shocking for someone to have strokes at such a young age.… Read More
There are foods that are great for your health. Then there are “super foods.” They have all the right nutrients in all the right amounts. They repair your immune system, flush toxins, and fight off disease.
Berries, turmeric, and broccoli might come to mind as good options. Algae? Probably not so much. It’s not quite as appetizing.
… Read MoreWhen it comes to heart health, there are some obvious factors that put you in danger… Like smoking cigarettes and eating too much sugar. But then there are hidden dangers… Ones that could be raising your risk of heart disease or stroke without you ever suspecting it.
Researchers in London have uncovered one of the most surprising threats yet… Road noise.… Read More
Having gastroesophageal reflux disease—GERD—may do more than just make you dread your next meal. It can lead to more threatening illnesses over time… Like Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer.1
Your doctor may recommend OTCs or prescription antacids. Even antibiotics. But these won’t fix the problem. They’ll likely do more harm than good. Using proton pump inhibitors—one of the most common forms of antacids—can increase your heart attack risk by 16%–21%.… Read More
I have to admit it…
Dr. Mehmet Oz is America’s favorite celebrity doctor. But I’m not really a fan. Yet even I was outraged by the latest smear campaign against him…
… Read MoreIt packs a powerful punch in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines. And now new research finds this spice is about more than just flavor. Eating it might help you lose weight.
In fact, it can help you drop up to four pounds in just one month.1 And it only takes about a teaspoon a day.
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