Why do some people start getting chronic illnesses—like diabetes and heart disease—in middle age…but others stay fit and healthy through their 70s, 80s, and beyond?
Researchers in Australia set out to answer this question with a massive study started more than a decade ago. They followed 1,600 healthy adults aged 49 and older, closely examining their eating habits.
At the end of 10 years, only 250 of the subjects (16%) had achieved what scientists call “successful aging.”… Read More
Celiac disease has long been recognized as a legitimate medical condition. It is an allergy to gluten, a protein in wheat and other grains.
Celiac sufferers have severe reactions after eating wheat products. They may get sharp stomach pains and diarrhea. They may suffer fatigue so severe they can’t get out of bed.1
But in recent years, some people have noticed that while they don’t have the severe effects from eating gluten associated with celiac, they do feel bad after eating wheat.… Read More
The superfood of the future could come from an unlikely and disgusting source.
Cockroach milk may be the single most nutrient-rich substance ever identified, researchers say.
The lowly and repulsive cockroach produces a milk-like substance that is four times as nutritious as cow’s milk and is loaded with protein crystals.1Unlike mammals, this “milk” feeds their babies during pregnancy—not after they’re born.… Read More
If you’re lax about flossing, you can stop letting your dentist lay a guilt trip on you.
For over three decades the medical establishment has pushed flossing. The federal government and the American Dental Association have told us we need to floss daily to prevent plaque buildup that causes gum disease. Dental companies sell a billion dollars’ worth of floss to Americans every year…
But it turns out there’s no evidence it actually works.… Read More
By Dr. Isaac Eliaz, M.D.
It’s easy to lose track of a few details at times. We call them “senior moments.” But they can happen at any age.
When forgetfulness happens regularly, it is called something else: brain fog. Think of it as a form of slow, steady cognitive decline.
The medical and mental health establishments don’t recognize brain fog as an actual condition.… Read More
What if there was a fruit that could significantly lower your risk of heart disease? What if this super-fruit could actually repair damaged arteries, reverse arteriosclerosis, and regenerate blood vessels?
And what if it could do all this in just 12 weeks?
You’d make it part of your diet… In a heartbeat.
New research shows that if you are worried about your heart, you should consider black raspberries.… Read More