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Fat Over 70: Could Your Extra Pudge Actually Help You Live LONGER?

If you’re over 70 and carrying a little extra pudge, you may be relieved to know your extra pounds could actually be doing you some good.  An Australian study conducted over a 10 year period showed that people overweight (not obese) at 70 are at lower risk of an early death from cancer, cardiovascular, and respiratory disease than those at normal weight or obese.

Good news for those in their golden years and battling the bulge, right?  Well, to a degree.

The Change of Life Doesn’t Have to Mean a Change in Your Waistline

Menopause, or the change of life, certainly leads to changes. Ask anyone woman going through this transition right now and chances are they’ll wholeheartedly agree. Some good . . . some, not so much. But unwanted weight gain doesn’t have to be one of the changes.

Avoid Toxic Beauty: The Natural Alternative to the Cosmetic Counter

Next time you’re tempted to spend a fortune at a department store beauty counter, take a look in your kitchen cabinet first.  You may be surprised what’s in store for you. In addition to the foods you eat for a healthy body, you probably have a lot of natural foods that are great for beautifying your skin and hair, too.  And if you’re concerned about the toxic chemicals you may be putting on your face with over the counter cosmetics, what’s in your pantry could put your mind at ease.

Male Menopause: Are YOU at Risk?

When it comes to diagnosing menopause in women, doctors have a pretty easy time of it. They can order laboratory tests to check hormone levels and track the cessation of monthly periods. But when it comes to diagnosing male menopause, a relatively newly spotlighted condition, it hasn’t been so cut and dry.

And the Hits Keep on Coming: More Dangers of HFCS Revealed

UCLA has released a new study that may give even more credence to the inherent evils of high fructose corn syrup. Now, in addition to the multitude of other hazards directly linked to HFCS, this rogue sugar has been shown to fuel the growth of pancreatic cancer. 

Here’s what the study revealed.

OTC Meds That Make Your Brain Stop Working

Forget about “Fat America” – are we soon to be a nation of Zombies?

Zombie: “a human being who is being controlled by someone or something else by use of “magic”

If you've ever tossed and turned at night unable to fall asleep you know how frustrating it can be. Stumbling to the medicine cabinet to pop a pill is a temptation many can’t resist.

These days it doesn't have to be a prescription sleep aid, either; there are all kinds of medications readily available over-the-counter to help you get a good night sleep. Sleeplessness is a life-altering issue and one that is especially problematic for the aging.

Health Alert: Your Everyday Drugs May Be the Death of You

As you get older, your body is less effective when it comes to absorbing nutrients. When you take every day drugs for one reason or another, this can even further compound the problem. This dangerous combination can seriously interfere with the absorption of nutrients and cause major health problems down the road. Keep reading to find out which everyday drugs might be killing you.

New Research Uncovers the Elusive Fountain of Youth

It appears that the fountain of youth may have been within our reach all along. New research indicates that every cell of your body has a hidden key that controls how many years you walk this earth as well as when you will die.  The secret to eternal youth could lie in unlocking the key.

The Prostate Miracle: Are YOU On Board?

Most men are pretty much in the dark when it comes to their prostate health.  As crazy as it sounds, the majority of guys probably know more about the ins and outs of their car engine than how their prostate works. Even when they do a good job of taking care of other crucial parts of their bodies, most do absolutely nothing when it comes to defending and supporting prostate health.

Deadly Consequences of the “Pinocchio Syndrome”

“No, that color looks great on you…really!” 
“Of course! You’re more than welcome to stay an extra two days!”

Oh, the little white lie. We are all guilty of telling one from time to time.  And then there is the occasional whopper that escapes as well.  Somehow, we seem to rationalize them as being the lesser of two evils.  Hurt someone’s feelings or exaggerate/ dance around the truth?  Depending on the circumstances, many of us would take the less painful route.

Yet, lying has emotional and moral consequences – as most of us would agree.  But what we’re in the dark about is that lying has physical consequences as well.  Consequences that could very affect your overall health.