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February 28, 2020

The 4 Laws of Muscle

Muscle loss happens quickly and much faster than it is built, so it's crucial to find ways to promote and maintain your muscle mass. For far more than just vanity, building muscle and preserving it is a lifesaving strategy and a necessity for a long...

How Can You Benefit From Resistance Band Workouts?

Resistance bands, which come in different types and resistance levels, may be a good addition to your workout. Learn about resistance bands' potential health benefits, some examples of exercises you can try and safety tips to remember before using...

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Nature Makes Kids Happier

Want to genuinely increase your child’s happiness, without the use of new toys and electronics? Take them outside. According to a study published in Frontiers of Psychology, children who feel connected to nature are overall happier human...

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Get Dr. Mercola’s New Book: EMF*D!

You can’t see it, and you may not be able to feel it, but you’re surrounded by electronic pollution, and it’s wrecking your health. The electromagnetic frequencies emitted from your Wi-Fi router, computer, smart phone, home...

February 28, 2020

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February 27, 2020

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Heart Attack or Panic Attack? How to Tell the Difference

25% of emergency room patients presenting with chest pain met the criteria for something else entirely, yet attending emergency department cardiologists failed to recognize it 98 times out of 100. And the cost of misdiagnosis is extremely high.

alzheimer's medications — All Wrong About Alzheimer's

Researchers pinned their hopes of treating Alzheimer's on two experimental medications that ultimately failed to slow cognitive decline in patients. Alzheimer's medications often fail because they're trying to reduce beta-amyloid in the brain, but...

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New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Celebration Creates a Plastic Problem

When you think Mardi Gras, what immediately comes to mind? For many, “beads” would probably be the answer. If you’ve ever been to a Mardi Gras celebration, or have seen photos from one, you surely noticed all of the plastic bead...

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USDA Ban on Brazilian Raw Intact Beef Has Been Lifted

On June 22, 2017, the United States suspended imports of fresh beef from Brazil, the fifth largest beef exporter to the U.S. Brazil's Federal Police conducted a two-year investigation into the country's beef industry, and according to investigators,...

February 27, 2020

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February 26, 2020

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Pediatric Drug Poisoning Is on the Rise

This type of poisoning is on the rise, but, tragically, you rarely hear about it. Purely unintentional, it can happen in the blink of an eye, when you least expect it. Because it is often the result of human error, please be aware of the simple...

how to avoid edcs — Top Five Tips to Avoid Dangerous Chemicals

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are linked to cognitive deficits, obesity, diabetes, male and female reproductive dysfunction, birth defects, cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Here are five simple ways to reduce exposure.

why bidet is important — Why the Time Is Right for an Inexpensive Bidet

How you clean up in the bathroom has impacts on your health and the environment. In fact, nearly all aspects of elimination are an indication of wellness. Here's how to keep your plumbing working.

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10 Natural Remedies for a Sore Throat

A sore throat is often one of the first signs that you’re coming down with a cold. Swallowing, eating and even talking can become painful if your sore throat isn’t addressed. There are many natural remedies that can not only take the...

February 26, 2020

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February 25, 2020

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Cochrane Founder Warns Flu Vaccine Research Is Corrupted

In a February 9, 2020 tweet, this professor claimed a 'financially conflicted' individual rearranged vaccine trial data to make it appear as though it reduces mortality, when in reality it doesn't. Here's exactly what it said, and the research...

pets over vaccination — Dogs' Rights Now Exceed Human Rights

Delaware is the first to pass a bill that would allow titers to be given in lieu of rabies vaccines for certain dogs, cats and ferrets. Concerns surrounding over-vaccination and one-size-fits-all policies are being acknowledged in pets and even...

nbc news flu death — NBC Attacks Grieving Mother for Not Giving Son Flu Medication

A defamatory article by NBC News blasted a woman who had just lost her son due to influenza. The article suggested she was to blame for his death because she didn't give him flu medication. The journalist didn't interview the boy's family or address...

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To Live Longer, Get Up and Get Moving

Want to live longer? Try exercising smarter. It is not aging that causes a decline in fitness, but a decline in fitness that causes aging, according to Pocket. The story points out that instead of slowing down on physical fitness with middle age,...

February 25, 2020

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February 24, 2020

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Vitamin C Works for Sepsis. Will It Work for Coronavirus?

Doctors could pass over this proven lifesaving treatment simply because it's too inexpensive, in favor of a solution that produces significant profits. So, make sure you're in the know in case you need it.

Omega-3 Index More Predictive Than Cholesterol Levels

Maintaining an omega-3 index greater than 8% has a larger impact on mortality risk than cholesterol levels. Here's how to simply optimize your omega-3 and protect your health.

zinc for colds — When Should You Take Zinc to Shorten Your Cold?

The evidence is clear: Using zinc reduces the duration and severity of a cold. The formulation you choose and how you use it both impact how effective it will be.

week 118 health quiz — Weekly Health Quiz: Nutrients, Meditation and Speeding

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

February 24, 2020

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February 23, 2020

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What You Need to Know About the Carnivore Diet

Dr. Paul Saladino's new book promotes nose-to-tail eating and no plant foods of any kind - just animal products. His work is so compelling, it's leading me to seriously evaluate some of my nutritional views. Find out why an animal-only eating plan...

A Legend in Metabolic Health Shares How to Stay Healthy

It's with great sadness we say goodbye to one of the medical science's great thinkers, researchers and inventors. Dr. Richard L. Veech, who pioneered our understanding of how ketones work biologically, has passed away at the age of 84.

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It Turns Out “Happy Wife, Happy Life” is True

You’ve heard the saying “happy wife, happy life,” but did you know it’s been scientifically proven to ring true? Researchers at Michigan State University followed 4,500 heterosexual couples for up to eight years to collect...

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Are You Snoring Because Your Tongue is Fat?

Snoring and sleep apnea have been linked to obesity, and losing weight often helps reduce snoring. But what if your snoring isn’t caused by being overweight, but by having a large tongue? Believe it or not, researchers say it’s a...

February 23, 2020

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February 22, 2020

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Your EMF Questions Answered, Part 2

When we talk about electromagnetic frequencies and radiation, we're not just talking about your cellphone. There are other hidden sources that may be inflicting serious biological harm to your body and mind. Now's the time to become aware, before we...

stress turns hair gray — Was Your Mom Right? Did You Make Her Hair Turn Gray?

Scientists have discovered a link between stress and gray hair, which parents have been talking about for years. Consider how you may slow the process and ditch the hair dye.

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Here’s What Your Urine Can Tell You About Your Health

Urine is 95% water and 5% urea, uric acid , minerals, salts, enzymes, and various substances that would cause problems if allowed to accumulate in your body. Normal urine is clear and has a straw yellow color, caused by a bile pigment called...

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Infant Formula Often Contains More Sugar Than Soda

The fact that soda wreaks havoc on your health is no secret. It’s loaded with sugar, and it has played a role in the growing obesity epidemic for decades. You may know to keep soda away from your child, but did you know that infant formula may...

February 22, 2020

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Is There Anything You Can Do to Prevent Deaths on the Road?

How, where and why do most people die behind the wheel of an automobile? Is there anything we can do to prevent deaths on the road?

California Considers Declaring Common Painkiller Carcinogenic

California regulators are considering adding acetaminophen to the list of carcinogens covered by Proposition 65. Businesses are required to provide a warning if products they sell or use expose the public to Proposition 65 chemicals.

The Many Benefits of Meditation

Caffeine tricks your brain into keeping you alert by blocking adenosine receptors, but it also stimulates more neural activity, triggering your adrenal glands to release the stress chemical adrenaline. This alternative, which isn't a drink or food, ...

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Your Brain Responds Differently to Various Forms of Exercise

If you're wondering what type of exercise is best for your brain, the answer may be all of them. Low- and high-intensity workouts target different parts of your brain but both can be beneficial, as are other forms of physical activity, like leg exer...

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How Aluminum Damages Your Brain

Levels of this were compared to controls with no neurological disease diagnosis. They found striking differences between the two groups, uncovering those with Alzheimer's had universally high levels - yet this substance has never been tested for saf...

New Season of Dicamba Drift Set to Damage Crops

The next generation of herbicides is causing crop and environmental damage that, left unchecked, may affect the food supply. Is this the latest marketing ploy to generate profits?

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Super Bowl Control: You're Not Paranoid. They're Watching

Massive amounts of money are spent on getting your attention in advertising, not all of which is about the product. Here's how big tech industries are pulling the wool over your eyes.

Hidden Emails Reveal Pesticide Conspiracy

Pesticide companies engaged in an orchestrated effort to silence research showing environmental risks of neonicotinoid pesticides. Even as bees died, neonicotinoid usage increased, and pesticide companies have made billions by selling the chemicals ...

Hazards in Your Cellphone

Hidden inside your cellphone is a warning you probably haven't seen, telling you to keep the phone 5 millimeters (mm) to 15 mm away from your body. If you normally carry the phone in your pocket or bra, or hold it against your ear when in use, you c...

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Subscribe to the FREE #1 Natural Health Newsletter

The 4 Laws of Muscle

How Can You Benefit From Resistance Band Workouts?

Nature Makes Kids Happier

Get Dr. Mercola’s New Book: EMF*D!

Heart Attack or Panic Attack? How to Tell the Difference

All Wrong About Alzheimer's

New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Celebration Creates a Plastic Problem

USDA Ban on Brazilian Raw Intact Beef Has Been Lifted

Pediatric Drug Poisoning Is on the Rise

Top Five Tips to Avoid Dangerous Chemicals

Why the Time Is Right for an Inexpensive Bidet

10 Natural Remedies for a Sore Throat

Cochrane Founder Warns Flu Vaccine Research Is Corrupted

Dogs' Rights Now Exceed Human Rights

NBC Attacks Grieving Mother for Not Giving Son Flu Medication

To Live Longer, Get Up and Get Moving

Vitamin C Works for Sepsis. Will It Work for Coronavirus?

Omega-3 Index More Predictive Than Cholesterol Levels

When Should You Take Zinc to Shorten Your Cold?

Weekly Health Quiz: Nutrients, Meditation and Speeding

What You Need to Know About the Carnivore Diet

A Legend in Metabolic Health Shares How to Stay Healthy

It Turns Out “Happy Wife, Happy Life” is True

Are You Snoring Because Your Tongue is Fat?

Your EMF Questions Answered, Part 2

Was Your Mom Right? Did You Make Her Hair Turn Gray?

Here’s What Your Urine Can Tell You About Your Health

Infant Formula Often Contains More Sugar Than Soda

What Is Saffron Good For?

Immune-Boosting Vegetable Soup

Bromelain Can Help Abate Inflammation

Do the Healing Benefits of Comfrey Oil Outweigh Its Toxic Effects?

Black Tea May Be Good for Your Heart Health, Gut Flora and More

Burdock Root: Bitter in Taste, but Sweet on Health Benefits

Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits and Uses