Mercola

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A revelation from recent research highlights that consuming higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) elevates the risk of developing low muscle mass by 60% in young and middle-aged adults. Maintaining adequate muscle mass is key for overall health and functional independence as you age.

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Mercola

MARCH 19, 2025

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are disorders characterized by the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, leading to their eventual death. Common neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer's disease , Parkinson's disease , and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). with no known cure currently available.

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Frontiers

AUGUST 3, 2023

But kidney stones don’t just reduce the quality of life: in the long run, they may lead to infections, swollen kidneys (hydronephrosis), renal insufficiency, and end-stage renal disease. It suggests that limiting added sugar intake may help to prevent the formation of kidney stones.”

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Mercola

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A study of 374,021 older veterans with diabetes uncovered a crucial connection between long-term blood sugar management and cognitive health. 1 The researchers found that maintaining stable blood sugar levels within personalized target ranges was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

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Mercola

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In the world of health and wellness, vitamin D shines brightly, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin." This essential nutrient plays a role in numerous bodily functions, impacting everything from bone health to your immune system. Deficiency increases your risk of infections, including respiratory illnesses.

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Mercola

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Surgeon General, underscores alcohol's role as one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, second only to tobacco and obesity. What's more, the report reveals that even moderate drinking defined as one drink daily increases the risk of cancers such as breast and mouth. Nearly 100,000 cancer cases in the U.S.

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Mercola

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly 44% of the female population in the country — over 60 million women — are affected by some form of CVD. We can't treat what we don't measure," said Paul M. Ridker, M.D.,

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Mercola

JANUARY 6, 2025

Psoriasis is more than just a skin condition; it's a chronic autoimmune disorder that manifests as red, scaly plaques on your skin. 1 Psoriasis doesn't just affect your skin; it also impacts your quality of life and increases the risk of developing other health conditions, including metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.

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Mercola

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Why does this occur and what's the best way to prevent it? Health experts are unsure why unrefreshing sleep occurs, although it's been associated with some health problems (more on this later). Metabolic syndrome "represents a multicomponent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and Type 2 diabetes."

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Mercola

JANUARY 15, 2025

and is rising due to lifestyle factors and obesity. 1 Women from minority and low-income communities face an even greater risk due to limited health care access, cultural barriers and food insecurity. the researchers evaluated 1,308 women with an average age of 31.5 Conducted across nine centers in the U.K.,

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Mercola

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Dean Ornish, clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is perhaps best known for his pioneering work in how to use food and simple lifestyle strategies to improve health. How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases." This is also the topic of his book, " Undo It!

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Mercola

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Dean Ornish, clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is perhaps best known for his pioneering work in how to use food and simple lifestyle strategies to improve health. How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases." This is also the topic of his book, " Undo It!

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Fund for Public Health NYC

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Years NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled “ HealthyNYC , ” an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. Read “ Using Law to Advance Population Health Planning ” in Health Affairs.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While the cycle itself is disheartening, research suggests it may have more serious consequences for your health than previously thought. 1 Yo-yo dieting doesn't just affect your waistline — it significantly alters your gut health, driving weight regain and increasing inflammation throughout your body.

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Mercola

JANUARY 19, 2025

2 This high prevalence underscores the importance of awareness and screening, especially since OSA is not only disruptive but also linked to several serious health conditions. The study analyzed data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), encompassing 18,815 participants aged 50 and above who were dementia-free at the study's outset.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

million Americans ages 18 and older drank one alcoholic beverage in the past month. 3 These are concerning figures, as alcohol consumption is strongly linked to an increased risk for gout. 3 These are concerning figures, as alcohol consumption is strongly linked to an increased risk for gout. Moreover, 60.4 Moreover, 60.4

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