You have the power to fight a number of health problems, including cognitive decline. Although there are studies proving that your brain can shrink up to 15 percent as you get older – making you more prone to dementia, poor memory, and less-than-optimal-mental health – this is not an inevitable event, especially if you take [...]
Chronic kidney disease is a very familiar condition among Americans. In the United States, this disorder is often caused by diabetes and high blood pressure. However, it was discovered through research that the rate of chronic kidney disease is 10 times higher in Central America, specifically Nicaragua, than in the US. Unlike in the US, [...]
Need another reason to avoid consuming too much sugar? The reaction of sugar with amino acids creates a complex group of compounds called advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are formed. Glycation is one of the major molecular mechanisms whereby damage accrues in your body, which leads to disease and aging. The accumulation of AGEs in [...]
With the approval of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), pediatricians may now offer vaccinations to parents and close relatives of infants, who are too young to receive immunizations. Babies must be six months old to get a flu shot, while they need to be six weeks old to get the TDaP shot, according to [...]
Whether it is for business or leisure, travel can put stress on your immune system. If you are not cautious, you could end up with a bad case of the cold or the flu. Although occasional travel can expose you to environmental toxins that you are not used to, having a robust immune system can [...]
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Dr. Mercola is a well-known physician and a multiple New York Times Bestselling Author. He started his website, Mercola.com, in 1997, and it has become the world's #1 Natural Health site. Dr. Mercola is a recognized, licensed Physician and Surgeon in the state of Illinois. He first opened his practice outside Chicago in 1986 and has treated over 20,000 patients.
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