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Antibiotics are a double-edged sword.
They not only kill germs that make you sick, they destroy the good bacteria in your intestines that contribute to your health in a myriad of ways.
Your body is home to about 100 million beneficial bacteria. Together, they are called your microbiome.
And when your microbiome is damaged, you lose the protection it provides against a wide range of serious health problems.… Read More
Vitamin D is required for just about all aspects of human health. You need it for bone strength, immunity, insulin regulation, heart health, brain function, and more.[1]
And now a new study shows that the sunshine vitamin may be the key to preserving muscle strength as you get older.
The research was conducted at Trinity College Dublin. The investigators looked at 4,157 people over 60.… Read More
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