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November 20, 2018

Are Smartphones Destroying a Generation?

Be forewarned: What you're about to read could deeply disturb you because this hits really close to home. It's worth it to buck this trend, or at least control it, because it's linked to depression, suicide and more. In this case, off trend could...

Statin Use Linked to Dementia

Statin medications to lower your cholesterol could harm your brain health, even leading to dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Research suggests having lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is linked to a higher risk of...

Firefighting Foam Chemicals Pollute Millions of Gallons of Water

In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, firefighting foam contaminated at least 15 municipal wells representing 28 percent of the city's water. The water is contaminated with perfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFASs) from the firefighting foam, which have been linked...

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What if Everything You Ever Learned About Fats Is Wrong?

In one of the largest and most expensive feeding trials ever conducted, new research shows that all that advice your doctor’s given you about eating a low-fat diet may be flat-out wrong. The New York Times reports that a $12 million study...

November 20, 2018

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November 19, 2018

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Choline Is Crucial for Liver Health

It's not sugar, booze or fatty foods that's to blame for soaring levels of liver disease. They're just the lackeys of the 'head honcho,' which is a deficiency of this. The good news: This breakfast food quickly bumps up your levels.

This Purple Pigment Fights Disease

Anthocyanin, a colorful, natural pigment found in certain fruits and vegetables, including berries, has been shown to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease and help in the treatment of certain types of diseases, including diabetes.

What Is Jackfruit Good For?

Like so many other plant-based foods, the huge, nubbly jackfruit in the produce section of your local grocery store is chock-full of health-beneficial nutrients, such as B vitamins and antioxidants, but this one has an interesting distinction that...

Weekly Health Quiz: Breathing, Hydrogen and Alzheimer's

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

November 19, 2018

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November 18, 2018

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The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar — Your Brain’s Silent Killers

Unless you want your risk of Alzheimer's to soar like an out-of-control fire, don't touch this food with a 10-foot pole. It's like dropping termites inside your brain. Make no mistake about it, as the decay of your brain is only a matter of time.

This Healthy Take on Roast Turkey Will Make It the Star of Your Feast

If you're tired of conventional turkey recipes, try making this turmeric and honey roast turkey. Not only will the tasty glaze complement the savory turkey meat, but you'll get valuable nutrients in the process too.

Here's How to Remove Moles Safely and Naturally

Having moles on your skin is normal, and some people even have up to 40 moles scattered all over their body. However, if there's a chance that a mole is cancerous or if it's located somewhere not aesthetically pleasing, it can be removed. The good...

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Here’s the Reason Why Your Diet May Be Failing You

If you’ve ever been on a diet and failed at it — which more people do than not — then you may be interested in learning why we can’t seem to make our weight-loss goals. According to MarketWatch, a new report by the U.S....

November 18, 2018

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November 17, 2018

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The Facebook Dilemma

Facebook's primary business has a dark side, with its entire profit model based on exposing you to these risks, which make you a sitting duck for being taken advantage of. Please be careful, and watch out for this: It's a sign you're being...

What Can Castor Oil Do for You?

Despite its unpleasant taste and bad reputation as a punishment for disagreeable children, castor oil is prized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Not only is castor oil useful as a facial cleanser and moisturizer, but it is...

Explore the World of Tea With the Many Varieties of Ceylon Tea

Originating from Sri Lanka, Ceylon tea is one of the most popular varieties of tea sold today. Discover the history of how Ceylon tea came to be, as well as its various flavors and varieties.

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Don't Let Your Turkey Put You in the Hospital

Before you pick up that Thanksgiving turkey at your local market this week, you may be interested in knowing there’s a deadly illness connected to turkeys that’s been going on for at least a year. So far it’s caused 164 illnesses...

November 17, 2018

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November 16, 2018

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Best Ways to Improve Your Lung Capacity

As you age, your diaphragm muscles can become weaker, air sacs become loose in their shape and become saggy, and lung tissue designed to help keep your airways open may decrease in their elasticity. Dose up on this vitamin and follow these 7 tips to...

No Time for the Gym Today? Try This at Home

Incorporating consistent strength and cardiovascular training in your routine produces emotional, mental and physical benefits. When you don’t have time to get to the gym, these options can help you maintain your fitness program.

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Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

It’s apple-pickin’ time in North America, and while all eyes are on apple pies and everything else apple-related, you may want to take a closer look at the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, A Great Gut Feeling suggests. From...

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The Produce We Pick up in the Supermarket Has Developed Genetic Traits

What was once considered a conspiracy theory has now come true in the world of science: The produce we pick up in the supermarket has developed genetic traits linked to antibiotic resistance. Earth.com reports that researchers found that produce can...

November 16, 2018

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November 15, 2018

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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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Diseases Directory
Important Facts on Depression

Vitamins and Supplements
Optimizing Your Chromium Levels May Help Regulate Blood Sugar

Herbal Oils
Love Lavender? Try Lavender Oil

Herbs and Spices
The 'Hot' Health Benefits of Chili Peppers

Body Hacks
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Gluten?

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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 pl...

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.

children air pollution — Children's Health

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 infectio...

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.

thiamine health benefits — Vitamins Supplements

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, ...

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 l...

woman with borderline personality disorder — Diseases

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: it...

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 balan...

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Are Smartphones Destroying a Generation?

Statin Use Linked to Dementia

Firefighting Foam Chemicals Pollute Millions of Gallons of Water

What if Everything You Ever Learned About Fats Is Wrong?

Choline Is Crucial for Liver Health

This Purple Pigment Fights Disease

What Is Jackfruit Good For?

Weekly Health Quiz: Breathing, Hydrogen and Alzheimer's

The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar — Your Brain’s Silent Killers

This Healthy Take on Roast Turkey Will Make It the Star of Your Feast

Here's How to Remove Moles Safely and Naturally

Here’s the Reason Why Your Diet May Be Failing You

The Facebook Dilemma

What Can Castor Oil Do for You?

Explore the World of Tea With the Many Varieties of Ceylon Tea

Don't Let Your Turkey Put You in the Hospital

Best Ways to Improve Your Lung Capacity

No Time for the Gym Today? Try This at Home

Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

The Produce We Pick up in the Supermarket Has Developed Genetic Traits

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

What Is Durian Good For?

How to Cook Salmon

Important Facts on Depression

Optimizing Your Chromium Levels May Help Regulate Blood Sugar

Love Lavender? Try Lavender Oil

Chamomile Tea

The 'Hot' Health Benefits of Chili Peppers

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Gluten?