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Nearly 10% of adults in the United States aged 65 and older have some form of dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common. And sadly, those numbers are only expected to grow, with projections showing that dementia cases will double by 2060. Here’s the good news—while genetics play a role, your lifestyle (particularly your … Read more
If there’s one ingredient you should always watch out for in your cosmetics and common household products, it’s fragrance. Fragrance sounds nice. It conjures up images of smelling fresh flowers or breathing in the scent of clean morning air. But unfortunately, manufactured fragrance is not a pleasant thing at all. Many of the fragrances you … Read more
The term “microbiome” refers to the trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and their genetic material, residing within and on the human body. These microbial communities inhabit various niches, including your gut, skin, mouth, and urogenital tracts. Among these, the gut microbiome is the most researched to date. It plays a pivotal role in … Read more
Taking care of liver health is one of the most important – yet overlooked – keys to living long and well. Around ⅓ of all adults now have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition where excess fat accumulates in the liver. A great number of adults are not even aware they have this condition, … Read more
Poisons in makeup are nothing new. But that doesn’t make modern-day toxic cosmetics any less dangerous than the arsenic face creams and radium glitter that our great grandmothers naively wore. The new Netflix documentary series, Broken, exposes some of the world’s most dangerous consumer products. The first on their list? Counterfeit cosmetics. Counterfeit cosmetics are … Read more
Do you love chocolate, but worry it’s not so great for your waistline and overall health? The good news is that there are some amazing health benefits of chocolate in its raw form. The bad news is the sugar-filled chocolate bars you find at the grocery store check-out aren’t the kind that delivers these amazing … Read more
I have fallen in love! Specifically, I have fallen in love with a certain brand of a certain tea. I’ll get to the brand and why in a moment, though I will let you know I’m not the only one head-over-heels for it. It won a gold medal in the Global Tea Championship, an independent competition … Read more
There’s no doubt that green, orange, red, and other brightly colored fruits and vegetables are packed full of nutrients. Maybe you’ve even heard the phrase “eat the rainbow” used to describe a nutrient-rich way of eating. However, there’s a whole group of plant foods not typically thought of that should also be included in your … Read more
Walking is without question one of the best forms of exercise for your overall health— even more beneficial, in fact, than most people realize. It’s an activity people of all ages and fitness levels can enjoy and is as simple as putting on a good pair of shoes and going out for a stroll. Of … Read more
Urine isn’t normally a topic discussed in casual conversation, but it can be an important indicator of your overall health. In some cases, urine color even serves as one of the first warning signs that something is wrong. Changes to the color of your urine aren’t necessarily reason to panic— especially if they are short-lived— … Read more