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November 15, 2019

Should You Eat Breakfast Before You Exercise?

One choice helps you burn flab faster, keeps you sharper during the afternoon and helps you curb your food intake for the rest of the day. Most importantly, the right choice helps fight muscle aging and triggers genes and growth factors that recycle...

The Beginner’s Guide to the Bent Over Row

The bent over row is a strength workout that targets the back muscles. Research shows that a strong back can help reduce the risk of low back pain, as well as help improve posture. This guide will show you how to perform this exercise and gain the...

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Chemicals Largely to Blame for Skyrocketing Male Infertility

Human fertility is in a downward spiral, and scientists are warning that modern life — with its technological and chemical “progress” — is likely to blame. While female infertility tends to get the most attention, male...

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School Children Become Less Active Each Year

According to a new study published in the International Journal of Obesity, children become less and less active with each year of elementary school. Researchers at the University of Bristol monitored more than 2,000 children from 57 schools in...

November 15, 2019

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November 14, 2019

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The Curious Bidirectional Link Between Gut Health and Sleep

Your gut health affects the quality of your sleep, and at the same time, disruptions in your sleep can affect the composition and health of your microbiome. That, in turn, can impact your overall health and even your longevity. Do these things to...

antidepressant foods — Controlled Trial Study Shows Healthy Foods Reduce Depression

What you eat has a significant influence over your mental health. When depressed students cut back on refined carbohydrates, sugar, processed meats and soft drinks - replacing them with more vegetables, healthy fats and other nutritious foods - they...

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5 Germ-Filled Places and How to Stay Healthy in Them

You may think you can’t escape germs that are everywhere, but an MSN News report pointed out several precautions you can take to ensure you and your family remain in good health when in unhealthy environments. Your best bet when fighting germs...

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Adding This Fruit to Your Diet Could Help Prevent Diabetes

According to the latest statistics, more than 100 million Americans are living with diabetes or prediabetes. The condition is more than high blood sugar — long-term effects can result in blindness, heart attack, stroke and even death....

November 14, 2019

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November 13, 2019

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Scientific American Warns: 5G Is Unsafe

Alarmingly, no 5G safety studies have been conducted or funded by the FCC or the telecom industry, and none is planned, so there's no telling what might happen when it's turned on. But early warning signs are already being seen in some parts of the...

inhaler air pollution — Are Inhalers a Major Source of Pollution?

Inhalers, commonly used to treat lung disease, may be a significant source of air pollution. Millions of people use inhalers each day, releasing enough propellant to be compared to vehicle emissions. I'll share ways to reduce symptoms naturally.

contaminated juul pods — Juul Purposely Sold Tainted E-Cigarette Juice

In the wake of increasing reports of mysterious lung illnesses linked to vaping, e-cigarette giant Juul is under fire from a former executive, who alleges the company knowingly sold at least 1 million expired and contaminated nicotine pods to...

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Screen Time Linked to Lower Brain Development

More kids today than ever before are staring at iPads, iPhones, game consoles, computer screens and television screens for hours on end. If you think siting your child in front of the TV each night so you can get some peace and quiet is harmless,...

November 13, 2019

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November 12, 2019

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Tylenol in Pregnancy Doubles Risk of Autism

Most people don't think twice about popping these pills, but it's surprisingly easy to get too much because it comes in different forms. And it's especially hazardous when mixed with alcohol or if you're pregnant. This menace is responsible for 56...

Bill Gates Still Shilling for Bayer

By pouring money into industrial agriculture's GMOs and chemical-intensive farming practices, Bill Gates is continuing the work of Bayer and other multinational corporations interested in controlling agriculture and the food supply, at the expense...

fruits pesticides — Pesticides Found in 84% of Fruit

The fruit you enjoy is probably contaminated with pesticide residues that have unknown effects on human health. Government data found 84% of domestic fruits contain pesticides; if you want to avoid them, choose organic or biodynamic foods as much as...

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Americans Are More Stressed Out Than Ever Before

Stressed? If so, you’re part of the majority. According to Gallup’s annual survey of global emotions , Americans reported feeling stressed, angry and worried at record levels, surpassing those seen over the past decade. Around 55%...

November 12, 2019

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November 11, 2019

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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin K?

Those dosed up on this vitamin were 52% less likely to experience severe calcification in their arteries and 57% less likely to die from heart disease over a seven- to 10-year period. Yet these two medications are making millions deficient.

benefits of sun exposure — Sunlight Improves Gut Health

You may be avoiding the sun, but recent data reveal that even short exposure may improve your gut health and reduce symptoms of certain diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and multiple sclerosis. I'll share ways to enjoy the results of this...

cavendish banana extinction — Will Bananas Go Extinct?

You may grab a banana as a snack, put it in a smoothie or add it to a fruit salad, but in several years the Cavendish variety may be a thing of the past. This type of banana is a nondiversified monocrop and vulnerable to the TR4 fungus; some experts...

week 103 health quiz — Weekly Health Quiz: Google, Arthritis and Cellphones

Take this week's quiz to see how well you remember what you read on Mercola.com last week.

November 11, 2019

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November 10, 2019

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The Damaging Effects of Oxalates on the Human Body

Is this why so many health-conscious people feel so lousy? Highly reactive compound hardly anyone has heard of triggers kidney stones, joint problems, fibromyalgia, RA, lupus and more. Most doctors don't even know. Is it what's 'eating you alive'...

nov 10 interview article — Informative Interviews With Top Experts

Medical experts and health leaders share insights on important issues affecting your health and well-being.

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Botched Flu Shot Leaves 10 Hospitalized

Winter weather is here for much of the U.S. and everywhere you turn, you see a sign, ad or commercial reminding you to get your flu shot. There are ten people in Oklahoma who obliged, and they were subsequently left hospitalized. Eight patients and...

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Weight Isn’t Always a Factor in Identifying Eating Disorders

If you were trying to identify an eating disorder in your child, friend or family member, the first thing you would likely consider would be their weight. If they were underweight, you may infer they could be suffering from anorexia nervosa; if they...

November 10, 2019

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November 09, 2019

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Joe Rogan Interviews Edward Snowden

It goes everywhere you do, quietly snooping on your every move and quite possibly your every thought. This courageous patriot just issued new warnings about its impact on privacy, internet freedoms and your liberties, which have massive implications...

proper hand washing technique — Not Washing Hands After This Is Worse Than Eating Raw Meat

You've likely seen people leave the bathroom without washing their hands. They may be contaminating everything they touch with a common, antibiotic-resistant superbug. I'll share strategies to reduce your potential risk.

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Big Pharma Tests New Drug for PMDD

Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome vary widely, from acne and trouble sleeping to upset stomach, headache and irritability. Hormone fluctuations that occur during the menstrual cycle are thought to be a primary cause of PMS, although chemical changes...

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Hospital Keeps Patient Alive a Year to Boost Survival Rates

After an unsuccessful heart transplant, Darryl Young, 61, was unconscious and in a vegetative state but was kept alive for a year at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center — despite quality of life or his family’s wishes — in order to...

November 09, 2019

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Shocking Proof How Google Censors Health News

On June 3, everything changed - and these are the two 'Google Trusted' health websites that now dominate health searches - both of which promote health-harming pills and junk food with their articles.

Hibiscus for High Blood Pressure

Hibiscus tea offers a variety of health benefits, from helping control high blood pressure to aiding in digestion and metabolism. Research suggests drinking hibiscus tea twice a day may help lower blood pressure along with a healthy lifestyle, and t...

Trans Fats Linked to Increased Risk for Alzheimer’s

If you want to significantly reduce your risk for dementia and Alzheimer's, consider removing these three types of foods from your daily food intake. The worst one is associated with an 89% increased risk for dementia, while another type is linked t...

PTSD Increases Risk for Stroke in Younger Years

Psychological factors, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), affect stroke risk, and PTSD significantly increases the risk of two types of stroke in younger people in particular. As rates of stroke rise in younger people, PTSD may emerge ...

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Why Steroids Are Best Avoided

Considered a harmless way to relieve joint pain for decades, the procedure may be more dangerous than believed. It's now being linked to osteoporosis, cataracts, an increased risk of diabetes and even blood poisoning. Read carefully or you could reg...

Blue Light Accelerates Aging

Building on a mounting body of evidence that blue light negatively affects your sleep, researchers have discovered more damage that these high energy light waves may cause to your eyes and brain. I'll share easy strategies to reduce the complication...

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Poison Found in 95% of Baby Food

A recent study found 95% of baby food tested was contaminated with heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury.

How Do We Stop Our Dangerous Addiction to Plastic?

For two years running a global audit names them the top plastic polluter on earth - with more plastic litter than the next three, combined. They claim to be eco-friendly, yet their real-world actions show the opposite. They've been caught red-handed...

20% of Water Pollution Is From Your Clothing

One of the most polluting industries on the planet is the clothing industry, which contributes 20% of industrial water pollution globally. Toxic chemicals used in the dyeing process contaminate soil and water, posing risks to human and animal health...

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Should You Eat Breakfast Before You Exercise?

The Beginner’s Guide to the Bent Over Row

Chemicals Largely to Blame for Skyrocketing Male Infertility

School Children Become Less Active Each Year

The Curious Bidirectional Link Between Gut Health and Sleep

Controlled Trial Study Shows Healthy Foods Reduce Depression

5 Germ-Filled Places and How to Stay Healthy in Them

Adding This Fruit to Your Diet Could Help Prevent Diabetes

Scientific American Warns: 5G Is Unsafe

Are Inhalers a Major Source of Pollution?

Juul Purposely Sold Tainted E-Cigarette Juice

Screen Time Linked to Lower Brain Development

Tylenol in Pregnancy Doubles Risk of Autism

Bill Gates Still Shilling for Bayer

Pesticides Found in 84% of Fruit

Americans Are More Stressed Out Than Ever Before

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin K?

Sunlight Improves Gut Health

Will Bananas Go Extinct?

Weekly Health Quiz: Google, Arthritis and Cellphones

The Damaging Effects of Oxalates on the Human Body

Informative Interviews With Top Experts

Botched Flu Shot Leaves 10 Hospitalized

Weight Isn’t Always a Factor in Identifying Eating Disorders

Joe Rogan Interviews Edward Snowden

Not Washing Hands After This Is Worse Than Eating Raw Meat

Big Pharma Tests New Drug for PMDD

Hospital Keeps Patient Alive a Year to Boost Survival Rates

What Are Carrots Good For?

Fresh, Homemade Natto Recipe

Diarrhea — An Introduction to This Common Illness

Everything You Need to Know About Black Cohosh

Dill Oil: The Wonder Oil You Haven't Tried Yet

Echinacea Tea's Immune-Boosting Benefits

How Bacopa Can Help Improve Your Cognitive Function

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits and Uses