There are some parts about getting older that are downright terrifying. And going blind is certainly near the top of the list.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people age 50 and over.1 And it affects more than 60 million people around the globe.
Most often, the problems begin in the macula. It’s the part of the retina that controls central vision.… Read More
Someone in the U.S. is almost 3 times more likely to die of Alzheimer’s than a person in India.1
How can this be?
We are often told we have the best medical care in the world. We certainly have more of it than the impoverished areas of India.
We have access to the latest diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and cutting-edge research. Many people in India live in dire conditions.… Read More
Americans are heavier than ever. More than two-thirds of us are overweight. But it’s not all our fault.
A study reveals that our parents had it easier than we do when it comes to staying slim.
Researchers at York University and the University of Alberta collected data on tens of thousands of American adults over a 37-year span. They examined body mass indexes, physical activity, and food intake.… Read More
The holidays came and went. And so did the appetizers…the rich entrees…the decadent desserts…and let’s not forget the drinks. Many, many drinks.
Wallowing in guilt won’t help. According to Torey Jones Armul—national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics—it can lead to a cycle of binge and emotional eating.1
Here are five science-backed tips that will help you recover from overindulgence:
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Children have an 87% higher autism risk when their mother takes an antidepressant drug during pregnancy.1
That’s just the latest scathing indictment of one of Big Pharma’s biggest moneymakers. A string of studies links antidepressants to the tragic brain condition.2
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most common type of antidepressant taken by expectant mothers.3
… Read MoreIf there was one drug that could prevent the most common–and dangerous–medical conditions, wouldn’t you take it?
Heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even cancer… Forget about taking 10 different pills for 10 different problems. This natural solution prevents all these diseases.
It sounds too good to be true. But there’s solid science to back it up.
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