Gene Wilder decided to keep his Alzheimer’s diagnosis secret because he didn’t want children to be upset that “Willy Wonka” was sick.
In recent years, the Hollywood legend rarely made public appearances. And in his final days, Wilder was so frail that he was almost unrecognizable.
His fans remember him as the witty, hilarious star of Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, and Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.… Read More
Exercise lowers your chances of getting cancer. You’ve likely heard this many times.
But it begs the question: How much does it really help?
Is it enough to make a real difference? And how much do you have to exercise to get significant benefits?
Researchers at the National Cancer Institute recently set out to answer these questions. They looked at dozens of cancer studies worldwide that followed more than 1.4 million people.… Read More
You’re in the dentist chair to get your teeth cleaned and sooner or later your hygienist or dentist is likely to say, “It’s time for your annual X-rays.”
Here’s why you should just say “no.”
For years, dentists and the American Dental Association (ADA) have told us that we need yearly “bitewing” X-rays. They are required to find cavities that a visual exam might have overlooked, we are told.… Read More
Some tattoo inks could cause long-term health problems, including cancer, according to an alarming new report.
An investigation by the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) analyzed tattoo inks. The study found many of them contain ingredients linked to cancer:
… Read MoreA new study has found that there is one common food item that most Americans need to dump from their diet.
Most of us eat it every day. We may even think it’s healthy. But it gives you 100 extra empty calories a day. That means you’ll gain more than 10 pounds over a year.1
Striking this food from your diet not only can help you lose weight… It can lower your blood pressure—and lessen sugar’s harmful effects on your health.… Read More
The FDA publishes something called the Defect Levels Handbook. It sets allowable limits for “natural or unavoidable defects in foods that present no health hazards for humans.”
You might be surprised what is allowed in food. The FDA lists 179 “defects” allowed in over 100 types of foods we eat. Many of them are stomach-turning.
The most common defect, with 71 mentions, is insects.… Read More