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Ignore The Study: This Dangerous Drug Won’t Prevent Dementia

In All Health Watch, Big Pharma, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Featured Article

Fighting off dementia with a simple pill may sound too good to be true… And unfortunately it is.

A recent study by The German Center for Neurodegenerative Disease followed 145,717 seniors over the course of six years. They found that taking the diabetes medication Actos lowered dementia risk by about 6%.1

It’s not exactly an overwhelming effect… But these results somehow “prove” what doctors have thought for some time: Diabetes drugs may also work in your brain to help prevent dementia—even Alzheimer’s disease (AD).… Read More

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Friday Five: Five Reasons to Eat More Beets

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Longevity, Top 5's

Beets might not be your favorite vegetable… But they’re not a food you want to avoid. Eating beets comes with some major—and surprising—health benefits. And they go way beyond skin, hair, and nail health. We’re talking about game-changing—even life-changing—perks from one bulbous beet.

Here are five reasons to eat more beets.

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The FDA (Finally) Takes a Stand to Protect Your Heart

In All Health Watch, Big Pharma, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular

It looks like Big Pharma’s greed may have gotten the best of them… Bayer recently asked the FDA for permission to change the label on their aspirin bottles. They wanted it to include language stating that it can help users prevent heart attacks. The FDA shut down their request.1 And for good reason…

The FDA says that the research doesn’t support Bayer’s theory.… Read More

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Five Reasons to Use More Vinegar

In All Health Watch, Cancer, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular, Top 5's

We’ve told you before how apple cider vinegar can help you look and feel younger. But it’s not for everybody. Some people can’t stomach the stuff. The good news is that other varieties of vinegar offer the same—and maybe even more impressive—benefits. That’s because most vinegars are rich in natural acids that help boost your health…

From fighting cancer to better workouts…here are five reasons to start using more vinegar:

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Depression Might be Destroying Your Brain

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Featured Article

Few other diagnoses come with more uncertainty…or fear…than dementia. Not knowing if you’ll remember your grandchildren’s faces. Not being able to care for others…or even yourself. It’s no surprise that depression and dementia usually go hand-in-hand.

Everyone believes that depression is just a symptom of dementia. And it makes sense. Imagine learning you have dementia. It might be hard to look at the future with any sense of hope.… Read More

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These Deadly Food Additives Can Cause Cancer

In All Health Watch, Cancer, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article

Eating processed foods is a fast path to inflammation and obesity. It can also put you at risk for diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.

It’s a problem that goes deeper than just trans fats, carbs, and sugars—as dangerous as those are. Making things worse? These carcinogens may be something you rarely—if ever—think about.

They’re in just about every food that comes in a box, bottle, can, or package.… Read More