We’ve all heard the horror stories about illnesses spreading like wildfire among cruise ship passengers.
The fact is, a cruise ship is the perfect incubator for contagious disease. People are packed close together, making it easy for germs to spread.
The norovirus is the biggest culprit.
It causes stomach flu. The CDC estimates that 1 in 10 cruise ship passengers become infected with the norovirus while on board.… Read More
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the U.S. More than 30 million Americans suffer from it.[1]
It’s caused by the breakdown of cartilage between joints, which acts as a cushion. It’s often called “wear-and-tear” arthritis. That’s because it strikes when the cartilage wears down from overuse or injury. Bone rubs against bone causing inflammation, swelling, and pain. It can be debilitating.… Read More
If you walk into a doctor’s office with high blood pressure, the chances are good that you’ll walk out with a prescription for a hypertension drug.
They are among the most-prescribed medications in the U.S. About one out of every four American adults takes a high blood pressure drug.[1]
There are many different types of hypertension medications, but an alarming new study shows that one of the most common is linked to suicide. … Read More
You know the annual checkup routine: Step on the scale… Get your blood pressure taken… Get your blood drawn… Urinate into a cup.
It’s time to tell your doctor you don’t want that last thing.
Doctors typically give urine tests to seniors to test for urinary tract infections (UTIs). And many older folks test positive even when they are not sick.… Read More
The next time you eat carryout pizza, think about why the grease doesn’t seep through the cardboard.
Or when you hear popcorn popping in a bag in your microwave, ask yourself why the paper doesn’t burst into flames.
The answer is PFAS. That’s short for polyfluoroalkyl substances.
They are a group of some 4,700 chemicals that are virtually everywhere.
Besides pizza boxes and microwave popcorn, they are used in carpets and upholstery, fast-food wrappers, dental floss, nonstick cookware, fire-resistant fabrics, electrical insulation, and plastics.… Read More
The spice turmeric is extremely popular in natural health circles…and justifiably so. The bright yellow-orange curry ingredient is one of the healthiest things you can put in your body.
Since antiquity, it has been used in Asia to treat a wide range of illnesses.
Modern research confirms that turmeric and its extract, curcumin, are perhaps nature’s most potent anti-inflammatory substances. They have been shown to relieve arthritis pain, fight heart disease, improve cognition, and even treat cancer. … Read More