By the time men reach their 50s, half have an enlarged prostate.
This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. It can make a man miserable.
Men with the condition often have a hard time emptying their bladder completely. They may have to urinate so often that it interferes with their sleep. This can lead to fatigue and other health problems.… Read More
You probably think you know the best ways to live longer.
The usual strategies are to not smoke, maintain a healthy weight, exercise, and eat right. And of course, it helps to have good genes.
But a major study shows there is an underrated aspect of health that is just as crucial for longevity as better-known lifespan boosters.
University of Michigan researchers have found that physical strength is a key indicator of how long you’ll live.… Read More
Is your liver quietly dying? If so, you’re not alone.
And it may have nothing to do with drinking too much.
Some 40% of Americans have a condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It is common in people who are overweight or have type 2 diabetes.i
It typically has no symptoms. But here’s the scariest part…
It is progressive.… Read More
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is more than just a little tummy trouble.
It’s an autoimmune illness that can be disabling. It causes diarrhea, stomach pain, weight loss, and overwhelming fatigue that can destroy your quality of life. IBD also increases your risk for heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and kidney and liver disease.
The two main types of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. … Read More
Being overweight…
A bad diet…
Lack of exercise…
A family history of heart disease…
Everybody knows these are signs that a heart attack could be in your future.
But researchers found there’s a major risk factor that you can see by looking in the mirror.
It raises your chances of a heart attack by nearly 1,000%.
Forehead wrinkles may be the last thing you’d associate with heart disease.… Read More
Cyanide is a poison.
Arsenic is a poison.
Rattlesnake venom is a poison.
But coconut oil?
One medical professor thinks so. She called it “pure poison” and “one of the worst things you can eat.”i
And she’s not alone. Mainstream doctors have long warned that coconut oil is bad for your heart.
But before you toss out your coconut oil, you should consider mainstream medicine’s history when it comes to saturated fats.… Read More