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7 Surprising Signs of a Hormone Imbalance 

In All Health Watch, Cognitive Health, General Health, Longevity

Hormones are the master controllers of your body.   

They are chemical messengers that tell your organs and glands what to do. When you have a shortage or imbalance, your body no longer functions efficiently.  

When we think of hormone problems, menopause in women and low testosterone in men are often the first things that come to mind.  

Hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, dry skin, and fatigue are just a few of the symptoms that occur when women experience the natural decline of estrogen and progesterone during menopause.… Read More

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The 16-8 Diet: Easy and Effective 

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Weight Loss, Women's Health

The perfect weight-loss diet does four things… 

  1. It is easy to follow.
  2. It doesn’t make you give up foods you love.
  3. It doesn’t cause you to suffer from hunger. 
  4. And, of course, it helps you lose weight. 

Researchers have found that one eating plan may be all these things and more. 

Is This the Perfect Way to Lose Weight? 

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago gathered 23 obese volunteers.… Read More

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 The Natural Combo That Eases Digestive Problems 

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, General Health, Gut Health

 The Natural Combo That Eases Digestive Problems 

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not only miserable, it’s frustrating. 

More than 1.6 million Americans suffer from the condition. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the two principal types of IBD.i 

The stomach cramps, pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and other symptoms of IBD can severely limit your quality of life.ii  

The worst part? … Read More

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Sugar Is Poison… This May Be the Antidote. 

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, General Health, Gut Health

 Sugar Is Poison… This May Be the Antidote. 

Groundbreaking studies of an ancient Indian herb bring great news for people who can’t control their sugar cravings… 

Researchers have found that this natural remedy helps control blood sugar, increases natural insulin production, and even fights belly fat.i 

It could be a godsend for people with diabetes. And it may help Americans end their addiction to sugar.… Read More

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Have You Joined the Pandemic Running Boom? Don’t Make This Costly Mistake. 

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Coronavirus, Fitness and Exercise, General Health

Running may be the perfect sport for the pandemic.  

You don’t have to go to the gym. You don’t need any expensive equipment. And it doesn’t require any special skill.  

Most importantly, it’s easy to social distance.  

So it’s no surprise that running is booming during the COVID crisis.i 

The running app Runkeeper reports a 252% increase in customers. And not only are there more runners during the pandemic, but runners are running more often.… Read More

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More Seniors Are Falling. One Exercise Can Help.

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Coronavirus, Fitness and Exercise

 COVID Alert: More Seniors Are Falling. One Exercise Can Help. 

About 25% of people between the ages of 50 and 80 say they’ve suffered a fall during the COVID crisis, according to a new study.i

Researchers say it’s because the pandemic is causing seniors to get less exercise, which reduces their physical conditioning. This makes them more likely to suffer an injury-causing fall. … Read More