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November 15, 2018

Stress Shrinks Your Brain and Impairs Memory

And that's just the tip of the iceberg - research has also linked elevated blood levels of this hormone to brain shrinkage, and an increased risk of early onset Alzheimer's disease. Here's what to do to lower your levels, and slash your risk.

Loneliness Increases Dementia Risk by 40 Percent

In one of the largest and longest studies to date, feeling lonely was associated with a 40 percent increased risk of dementia in people aged 50 and older. Loneliness may affect dementia risk by increasing inflammation and blood pressure, as well as...

Lavender: The Flower With Many Faces

Lavender has a rich history, as it was used by ancient cultures in the North Africa and Mediterranean regions. It's prized for its therapeutic effects and the ability to help treat various conditions. Discover what makes lavender great and how it...

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Heart Medicine for High Blood Pressure Recalled

The blood pressure medicine losartan, sold under the brand name Hyzaar, has tested positive for a suspected carcinogen used in gasoline, and is being voluntarily recalled by its Chinese maker. This makes the second blood pressure pill recall since...

November 15, 2018

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November 14, 2018

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Government Study Finds ‘Clear Evidence’ for Heart Tumors From Cellphone Radiation

Just because everyone does it, it doesn't mean this 'possible carcinogen' isn't putting both your brain and heart on the chopping block. A government study has just found 'clear evidence,' you can no longer stick your head in the sand and pretend...

Coconut Oil Better Than DEET to Fight Insects

Mosquitoes are one type of hematophagous arthropod, responsible for nearly 17 percent of all infectious diseases annually. A new and safe compound has been tested to prevent insect bites with better success than the toxic DEET chemical.

Showerhead Biofilms Can Host Pathogens

Bacterial growth in your bathroom fixtures may increase your risk of dangerous lung infections that can affect your quality of life. I'll share strategies to easily keep your fixtures clean and reduce the potential for aerosolized toxins.

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Your Kids May Be at Risk of Shortsightedness

Myopia, aka “shortsightedness,” is a condition that’s reached epidemic proportions in some parts of the world, especially among children and young adults. The condition can be addressed with glasses, but if you’re hoping to...

November 14, 2018

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November 13, 2018

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Propaganda Machine of $4.3 Billion Influenza Vaccine Industry Is in Full Swing

If you were told it only had a 1 in 71 chance of working, yet would actually double your odds of contracting a 'pandemic' dose - you wouldn't touch it with a 10-foot pole. Yet behind the ‘smoke and mirrors,' that's exactly what's going on.

93 Percent Breathing Polluted Air

Worldwide, 93 percent of children live in areas with potentially dangerous levels of air pollution. Exposure to air pollution may negatively affect children's mental and motor development, increase asthma risk, and contribute to respiratory...

Farmed Fish Are Depleting Oceans of Wild Fish

About 25 percent of wild-caught fish - amounting to about 20 million tons of seafood - are used to make fishmeal that's fed to farmed fish. In some areas, like West Africa, fishmeal factories are popping up in coastal cities while fish stocks are...

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Can More Sleep at Night Affect Your Hydration?

If you’re feeling a bit tired on a consistent basis and you don’t get a full eight hours sleep, research conducted at Penn State University (PSU) suggests that simply making it a point to drink more water throughout the day may help you...

November 13, 2018

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November 12, 2018

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Alkaline Water or Hydrogen Water — Which One Is Better for You?

A false hypothesis has been spun into this zero evidence fad, with this popular series of books. Yet the author was sentenced to three years in jail in 2017. Please be careful, and dig deeper to get the real facts.

Fermented Dairy Protects Your Heart

A 20-year observational study from Finland suggests eating kefir, yogurt and other fermented dairy products may protect you against heart disease. Middle-aged Finnish men who consumed the highest amount of fermented dairy products had a 27 percent...

What Are the Benefits of Vitamin B1, Thiamine?

A resurgence in the benefits of thiamine, aka vitamin B1, has been ongoing in recent years. Studies show the importance of adequate thiamine intake for cognitive function, as well as for patients with heart failure. A deficiency, on the other hand,...

Weekly Health Quiz: Sleep, Spirulina and Microplastics

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

November 12, 2018

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November 11, 2018

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Ketogenic Keys to Unlock the Secrets of Good Fats, Bad Fats and Great Health

It literally gets into your cells and damages the mitochondria, the DNA - and messes with the fluidity of your membranes, affecting how things flow into and out of the cell. The side effects are ghastly, and odds are your levels are way out of...

Here's One Way to Spice Up Your Cauliflower Rice

If you're looking for another way to enjoy cauliflower, why not try this Cajun Cauliflower Dirty Rice recipe? It's loaded with meat, vegetables and spices that'll provide bursts of flavor, and help boost your health too.

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder is a serious mental health issue that affects how a person thinks of themselves and of other people. It is characterized by extreme emotions, unstable self-image and impulsiveness. Find out more about this illness:...

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Here Is Why Skin Cancer Is More Common Among Men

Skin cancer rates are soaring all over the world in wealthy countries, especially among men, and one reason for that, the Daily Mail says, is because men are less likely to use sunscreen. Statistically, Australia has the most cases of skin cancer,...

November 11, 2018

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November 10, 2018

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The Science of Sleep and Sleep Deprivation

It almost immediately slows your reaction time and leaves you cognitively impaired, unable to make rational decisions. Quite frankly, there's no faster way to break down your immune function and make yourself sick.

Why Does Cold Weather Increase Your Risk for Heart Attack?

As the temperature dips below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, your risk of a heart attack rises when you're outside. Several factors contribute to this risk, which you may reduce by taking precautions.

Facts About Red Raspberry Leaf Tea

Red raspberry leaf tea has risen in popularity because it's said to help induce labor in pregnant women. However, research suggests that it has other useful applications. Discover what else red raspberry leaf tea has to offer and how you can make...

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Are Yoga and Meditation the New Thing to Do?

Nearly a third of adults and about 12 percent of children in the U.S. are turning to complementary medicine to treat health issues such as back pain, stress management and internal symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome, according to a report from...

November 10, 2018

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November 09, 2018

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Mustard Greens — An Easy to Grow Cool-Weather Crop

Check with your County Extension agent before planting this, as some areas have imposed restrictions on how and where you can grow it. The entire plant contains a potpourri of protective compounds, including antitumor, immune-boosting, antiviral,...

Caraway: A Plant With Diverse Culinary Applications, Plus a Few Potential Health Benefits

Ancient cultures have a long, storied history of using caraway for culinary and therapeutic uses. Discover what makes this plant a mainstay even in today's modern world.

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Canadian Doctors Urge Caution After FDA Approves Controversial New Opioid Pill

There’s a new pain pill about to enter the U.S. market, and Canadian doctors are criticizing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approving it. The drug, Dsuvia, dissolves under your tongue and is five to 10 times more powerful than...

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A List of All the Things Good About Smoking — Oh, Wait, There Isn’t One

We live in an era when it seems like everywhere you look, there’s another message telling you just how bad smoking is for your health. “Don’t do it,” is the message — and Health24 has compiled an updated list of health...

November 09, 2018

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Comforting Ketogenic Cabbage and Bacon Soup

Diseases Directory
Important Facts on Depression

Vitamins and Supplements
Bromelain Can Help Abate Inflammation

Herbal Oils
Carry Your Stress Away With Caraway Oil

Herbs and Spices
Achiote: Add Color to Your Plate With This Spice

Body Hacks
Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits and Uses

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Phospholipid-Bound Omega-3 May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in High-Risk Individuals

Raises your Alzheimer's risk up to 15-fold, and hits about 1 in 4 people with disrupted blood-brain junctions and poor glucose transport. Now a new study shows a stunning way to mend those issues, slow age of onset and improve symptoms. Start today ...

What Benefits Can Cinnamon Leaf Oil Offer?

Cinnamon's insulin-like effects are well-known, especially among diabetics - but don't miss out on the essential oil. Cinnamon leaf oil, not to be confused with cinnamon bark oil, offers a plethora of uses, thanks to its antimicrobial and antioxidan...

lavender essential oil — Emotional Health

New Study: Smelling Lavender Really Can Relax You

Linalool, a component found in lavender oil, produces relaxation without impairing movement like benzodiazepines and other antianxiety prescription medications.

Mistletoe Injections for Tumor Treatment

Mistletoe extract, used in Europe for the tumor treatment, was part of Suzanne Somers' disease management. Since chemotherapy may increase tumor cell aggression, you may wish to consider several natural treatment options.

blood pressure monitor — High Blood Pressure

Lead Levels Linked to High Blood Pressure

Lead poisoning and/or periodontal disease may result in treatment-resistant high blood pressure, responsible for triggering destruction in multiple body organs. I'll share more strategies to keep your blood pressure within normal limits.

Researchers Find Microplastics in Stool Samples

You probably intuitively do this every day, but it can pummel your health, especially your gut, colon and liver. May even escape barriers to wreak havoc on your lymphatic system and elsewhere, even to the wider environment. Can we change course soon...

Coca-Cola's Moment of Panic

In an effort to pull in a new generation of drinkers and revive declining sales, this popular soda brand has launched four 'exotic' flavors - in smaller, redesigned cans - targeted at millennials. If you are a fan, know its consumption puts you at i...

organophosphate pesticides — Brain Health

Another Class of Pesticides Is Destroying Brains

Exposure to a class of pesticides called organophosphates (OPs) has been shown to put children at increased risk of behavioral and cognitive deficits and neurodevelopmental disorders. Based on data from 71 countries, a team of environmental and publ...

Two Breakfast Cereals You Should Absolutely Never Eat

At 2,746 ppb and 2,837 ppb, these two cereals contain nearly 18 times more of this toxin than the EWG's safety threshold. In fact, if it had to be listed on nutrition labels, it would be above vitamins D and B12 for this cereal.

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Stress Shrinks Your Brain and Impairs Memory

Loneliness Increases Dementia Risk by 40 Percent

Lavender: The Flower With Many Faces

Heart Medicine for High Blood Pressure Recalled

Government Study Finds ‘Clear Evidence’ for Heart Tumors From Cellphone Radiation

Coconut Oil Better Than DEET to Fight Insects

Showerhead Biofilms Can Host Pathogens

Your Kids May Be at Risk of Shortsightedness

Propaganda Machine of $4.3 Billion Influenza Vaccine Industry Is in Full Swing

93 Percent Breathing Polluted Air

Farmed Fish Are Depleting Oceans of Wild Fish

Can More Sleep at Night Affect Your Hydration?

Alkaline Water or Hydrogen Water — Which One Is Better for You?

Fermented Dairy Protects Your Heart

What Are the Benefits of Vitamin B1, Thiamine?

Weekly Health Quiz: Sleep, Spirulina and Microplastics

Ketogenic Keys to Unlock the Secrets of Good Fats, Bad Fats and Great Health

Here's One Way to Spice Up Your Cauliflower Rice

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

Here Is Why Skin Cancer Is More Common Among Men

The Science of Sleep and Sleep Deprivation

Why Does Cold Weather Increase Your Risk for Heart Attack?

Facts About Red Raspberry Leaf Tea

Are Yoga and Meditation the New Thing to Do?

Mustard Greens — An Easy to Grow Cool-Weather Crop

Caraway: A Plant With Diverse Culinary Applications, Plus a Few Potential Health Benefits

Canadian Doctors Urge Caution After FDA Approves Controversial New Opioid Pill

A List of All the Things Good About Smoking — Oh, Wait, There Isn’t One

What Is Basil Good For?

Comforting Ketogenic Cabbage and Bacon Soup

Important Facts on Depression

Bromelain Can Help Abate Inflammation

Carry Your Stress Away With Caraway Oil

Burdock Root Tea

Achiote: Add Color to Your Plate With This Spice

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits and Uses