About one in three seniors in the United States has hearing loss. And in people 75 and older, nearly half have serious difficulty hearing.1
Hearing loss usually comes on gradually. It’s caused by reduced blood flow to the tiny blood vessels that nourish the nerves and cells in your middle and inner ear.
But a new study reveals there may be a surprising solution to many cases of hearing loss.… Read More
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have been told by their doctor they suffer from sinus headaches, there’s an 86% chance you have been given the wrong diagnosis.1
That’s the conclusion of researchers who have found that the vast majority of people who believe they get sinus headaches actually suffer from migraines.2
The distinction is crucial.… Read More
The 50 million Americans with arthritis pay a high price for their pain. They spend more than $100 billion a year on treatments.1
Sufferers often take daily doses of over-the-counter analgesics such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Or they may turn to prescription NSAIDs or opioid painkillers. Some patients add sleep medications and antidepressants to overcome the insomnia and stress of dealing with constant pain.… Read More
With the New Year nearly upon us, it’s the perfect time to look back at the most important natural health news of 2016.
This special edition of Health Watch assembles the tips, tricks, secrets, and exposés that got the most buzz during the year. Including…
The common vitamin that scientists at Kings College London found reduces cataracts risk by nearly 40%.
Most of us think of a sauna as a nice way to relax and let the tension drain from our bodies. But a new study finds the Nordic pastime has other powerful health benefits.
For more than two decades, researchers from the University of Eastern Finland have tracked the health of 2,300 middle-aged men who take saunas. Participants were aged 42 to 60, with a median age of 53.… Read More
You probably think you know how the placebo effect works… Someone gives you a pill or other treatment for a health condition. Unbeknownst to you, the pill is fake. It doesn’t contain any active ingredient. But you get better anyway. Your belief in the treatment is what heals you.
Now, a new groundbreaking study shows the placebo effect works even when you know you’re getting fake treatment.… Read More