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[Editor’s Note: Part one of this article covered how infrared saunas have been clinically shown to cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and even burn 600 calories. To review part one, please click here.] Most of us don't sweat enough regularly. We live in air [...]

Who would have thought that bodybuilders might have a secret anti-aging weapon tucked away in their gym bags? Researchers have discovered that a favorite supplement of the muscle-bound also promotes healthy aging and extends life span … at least in mice. Now, normally, I don’t [...]

In measuring your health and longevity, many healthcare practitioners take into consideration your BMI – Body Mass Index – a measurement that reflects the ratio of your weight compared to your height. But now, researchers believe there’s another body measurement that’s far more significant than [...]

If you’re eating the standard American diet, I’ve got important news. Instead of nutrient-dense whole foods, most of the calories you’re consuming are in the form of “ultra-processed” food. Unfortunately, the Harvard School of Public Health points out that the ingredients used in these foods [...]

Scientists have published a groundbreaking study which could unlock the secret to living for a century and beyond — all while avoiding illness and remaining healthy the entire time. If you’re doubting the validity of such claims, I don't blame you. It sounds too good [...]

Imagine if you could rejuvenate your body and live longer, just by sitting still. Simply relax, take a nap, listen to music, meditate, or watch a DVD. While you take it easy your body is revitalized head-to-toe. Is this some futuristic medical device? In some [...]

Legendary comedian Bob Hope lived until 100, while comedienne Phyllis Diller enjoyed life until the ripe old age of 95. Sitcom favorite Dick Van Dyke is still active at 94, as is movie comedy-maker Mel Brooks. And beloved actress Carol Burnett is following close behind, [...]

Iron is a mineral vitally important to your health, but this mighty mineral is a double-edged sword. Too little iron and you can suffer from fatigue, weakness and impaired immunity, but too much can increase the risk of liver disease, heart disease and diabetes. For [...]

With the coronavirus pandemic, visits to the doctor's office have slumped, often replaced with phone and video appointments. Consulting with doctors remotely and using telemedicine or virtual health care is clearly here to stay and will only grow in the months and years ahead. But [...]

Over a century ago, early doctors performed experiments joining two living organisms together surgically so they share the same blood supply. Yes, it sounds Frankenstein-esque, and these experiments did fall out of favor for a time, but have recently been revived for research into the [...]

Some people spend a small fortune in an attempt to look younger and live longer. They rub on expensive anti-aging creams, undergo painful Botox injections, or seek out cutting-edge stem cell replacement therapy -- all in the name of radiant, youthful health. While many of [...]

Body mass index (BMI) is praised by clinicians as the standard way to diagnose patients who are overweight or obese. If your BMI drifts into the “overweight” zone, your doctor is quick to give advice on lifestyle changes, such as eating less and exercising more, [...]

There's increasing interest in the health benefits of the arts, particularly in the United Kingdom where a doctor may hand you a prescription for a visit to a museum or art gallery instead of a drug. Social prescribing, as it’s called, is said to improve [...]