For decades, we have known that consuming sugar increases your risk for heart disease, diabetes, memory loss, cancer, and weight gain. A recent study published in Circulation showed that women who had sugary beverages less than once per month, compared to those who...
Evidence is growing that we can prevent and even reverse memory loss, and the earlier we start, the greater our success. This is an extremely important issue, as cognitive decline is the most expensive and debilitating disease in the US and the western world. What...
Water is essential to life. About 70 percent of the human body is made up of water and, coincidentally, more than 70 percent of Earth is covered in water. You can survive for 30-45 days without food, but you will only live for 3-4 days unless you consume water. It is...
Yes, eating out of cans that have a BPA lining can actually kill you! A study published last month in JAMA showed that people over age 20 with high levels of BPA in their urine have about a 50% greater risk of death than people with low levels. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a...
As I discussed last week, arthritis symptoms are common. Fortunately, lifestyle choices make a big difference in your level of symptoms and your ability to stay active. The combination of an anti-inflammatory diet, daily activity, and joint supporting supplements can...
The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, typically caused by wear and tear or trauma. If your parents have had arthritis, you are more likely to get it as well. Less common arthritis forms are caused by auto-immune diseases (such as Rheumatoid or Psoriatic...
