Category: health

These 2 Personality Traits, Toxic to the Brain, Give You Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s

Science has not yet arrived at a complete understanding of the causes of Alzheimer’s disease. However, recent findings have confirmed the association between personality and neuropathology, in that certain personality traits can increase Alzheimer’s risk. The results of the study conducted by Terracciano et al. show that individuals with higher neuroticism and lower conscientiousness have…


Can You Eat Your Way to a Healthy Head of Hair?

Your hair can say a lot about you. It can also determine how you feel and unfortunately how others judge you. A bald or unhealthy head of hair may seem inevitable—or like your worst nightmare—but you may be able to keep the dream alive with the right nutrients. What you eat affects hair growth in…


Why Butter and Coconut Oil Are Good for You

Have you been steering clear of saturated fats? Years of independent research find there is no reason to avoid butter and coconut oil. This essential fatty acid may be one reason why butter is good for you. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Data show that higher levels of dairy fat biomarkers are associated with a lower risk of…


Could You Be Reacting to Corn?

The processed food and meat industries are centered around industrially produced corn—and most people are unaware. Some form of corn is found in nearly every processed food item, whether that be as a sweetener (such as high-fructose corn syrup, dextrose, and sorbitol), a texturizer (such as dextrin and maltodextrin), a grain (as in corn flour,…


Research Shows Huge Spike in MND Risk Among Former International Players

LONDON—A new study looking at the impact of concussion on a group of former Scottish international rugby players has found that they were 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease (MND) than the general population. The figure is likely to send shock waves through the sport, which is already embroiled in a legal…


Research Shows Huge Spike in Motor Neurone Disease Risk Among Former International Rugby Players

LONDON—A new study looking at the impact of concussion on a group of former Scottish international rugby players has found that they were 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease (MND) than the general population. The figure is likely to send shock waves through the sport, which is already embroiled in a legal…


The Ridiculous Effectiveness of Being Single-Minded

People I’ve been coaching lately have been stuck in indecision about what purpose they should pursue. At this kind of crossroads, we can become plagued by doubt. And that makes sense: If you’re not sure what your purpose is, then going after a single choice can feel really uncertain. How do I know if this…


How to Cultivate a Healthy Gut Microbiome with Food

Our gut flora is determined by what we eat, for good or for ill. When we eat meat, dairy, eggs, and seafood, our gut flora can take certain components in them (carnitine and choline) and produce something that ends up as a toxic compound called TMAO, which may set us up for a heart attack,…


Hemp-Derived Delta-8 Skirts Marijuana Laws and Raises Health Concerns

Suzan Kennedy has smoked marijuana, and says her Wisconsin roots mean she can handle booze, so she was not concerned earlier this year when a bartender in St. Paul, Minnesota, described a cocktail with the cannabinoid delta-8 THC as “a little bit potent.” Hours after enjoying the tasty drink and the silliness that reminded Kennedy…


4 Tips for a Healthier Autumn, 2 Spots to Massage for Health, Plus Tea Recipe

After the Autumn Equinox, many people have symptoms such as dry skin and itchy throat. Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners(TCM) recommend taking care of the body from the four aspects of clothing, food, living and transportation, and massaging acupuncture points. After the Autumn Equinox, in the northern hemisphere, the night gets longer and the weather gets…