There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. But that hasn’t stopped drug companies from promising the public they are on the cusp of a miracle drug that will suddenly cure this life-shattering disease.
Last June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of the experimental drug, aducanumab for early phases of Alzheimer’s disease – the first time FDA-approved therapy since 2003.… Read More
When most folks hear the term arthritis, they just assume it’s some aches and pains in the knees, fingers, or wrists.
But if you’re one of the nearly 1.5 MILLION Americans that have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you know first-hand that it’s much more than some achy joints.
You see, while the majority of arthritis cases in the U.S.… Read More
Tell me if you’re heard this one before…
You need to stay away from SWEETS if you want a healthy heart.
Sure, eating mounds of sugar-laden chocolate everyday won’t do your heart any favors – and will likely put you down a path to an increased risk of heart disease.
But, maintaining a healthy heart doesn’t mean you need to eat a diet devoid of anything sweet and decadent…
Because today, I’ve got the scoop on how to harness better heart health with your sweet tooth!… Read More
If you or a loved one is taking medication to manage high blood pressure, there’s urgent news I need to share with you…
One of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies has issued a massive recall of some of their blood pressure medications.
The reason? They contain a potential CANCER-causing agent!
Here’s everything you need to know about this unsettling recall, and the steps you need to take if you are on any of the medications listed.… Read More
The word pandemic has become synonymous with COVID-19.
And even though COVID continues to grab the headlines (and rightfully so), unfortunately it’s not the only health crisis affecting millions of people.
Case in point: Have you heard about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the news?
Probably not.
AMR occurs when your gut microbiome (the microbes in your intestines) is altered. When this happens, certain bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites become impervious to the antimicrobial drugs (antibiotics) conventionally used to treat them.… Read More
Summer is in full swing… and that means you may find yourself trying to squeeze into clothes that felt a tad ‘roomier’ last summer.
And if you’re looking to drop a few pounds, you may be tempted to start upping the amount of cardio you’re doing in hopes of SWEATING out those extra pounds…
And sure, cardiovascular exercises like jogging or bike riding are good for your overall health…
But doing hours of cardio isn’t the only – or most effective – way to lose some weight and KEEP IT OFF.… Read More