Category: Health Conditions

Older Vegetarians At Increased Risk for Muscle Loss

A study from the Netherlands suggests that vegetarian and vegan diets may not be preferred for older adults because they are often deficient in protein, and that can increase the rate of muscle loss with aging (Advances in Nutrition, May 2022;13(3):712-725). This muscle loss increases risk for falls, heart attacks, heart failure and premature death…


How To Reduce Inflammation in Your Body (Video)

Is a hidden, smoldering fire in your body coming between you and good health? This week on the UltraWellness blog, Mark Hyman, M.D. explains how inflammation causes chronic disease and weight gain — and uncovers the link between food allergies and inflammation. Republished from TV.GreenMedInfo.com …


Children Missing Full Night’s Sleep a Week Because of Social Media Use: Study

Young children are losing out on the equivalent of a full night’s sleep a week because their bedtime routines are being delayed by increased social media use, according to new research. Researchers from De Montfort University in Leicester, UK, studied social media use and sleep quality in 60 schoolchildren aged 10 to 11 and found…


1 ‘Laughing Gas’ Session Relieves Severe Depression Quickly

A single inhalation session with 25% nitrous oxide gas can rapidly relieve symptoms of treatment-resistant depression, according to new research. The new study, published in Science Translational Medicine, also shows that the effects last much longer than previously suspected, with some participants experiencing improvements for upwards of two weeks. The findings bolster the evidence that non-traditional…


Many Older Adults Use Meds to Block Arthritis Pain

Taking a pill may bring short-term relief for arthritis-related joint pain, but many older adults may not realize that what they swallow could raise their risk of other health problems, according to a new poll. Even if they’re managing the pain on their own, people over 50 should talk to their health care providers about…


Over 90 Percent of Diabetic Patients Have This Symptom

Many people with diabetes have experienced sensorineural hearing loss, but what is the relationship between diabetes and hearing loss? According to the American Diabetes Association, there are about 37 million people with diabetes in America, and up to about 34.5 million cases have some type of hearing loss. That accounts for 93 percent of all…


Boost Your Immunity the Natural Way

Whether you’re looking to fight off the seasonal flu, common cold or just want to be healthier, there are natural ways to boost your immune system. An immune system that is functioning properly has all the tools needed to fight off illnesses such as the seasonal flu and common cold. Additionally, a healthy immune system can…


Flaxseeds for Sensitive Skin

Instead of treating sensitive skin topically, with lotions and creams, why not treat it from the inside out—with diet? About half of the American population says they have sensitive skin, defined loosely as “tingling, chafing, burning,” itching sensations when exposed to various environmental factors. A similar high prevalence has been reported throughout Japan and Europe—especially…


Poorer Heart Health in Midlife Linked to Greater Brain Aging in Later Life

A new study from a team of researchers from University College London (UCL) has found a link between heart health and brain aging. Researchers used MRI scans to estimate people’s brain age and found multiple risk factors for a prematurely aging brain. The study found that worse cardiovascular health at age 36 predicted a higher…


“Stunning” Study Reveals: Making This Simple Dietary Change Improves Gut Microbiome, Helps Prevent Inflammatory Diseases

Research confirms what natural health experts have insisted for years:  that the gut microbiome – the community of bacteria in the intestinal tract – plays a vital role in health.  Researchers say imbalances in this microbial community – alternatively known as dysbiosis – can trigger a laundry list of unwanted health conditions, including increased risk…