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  • Akkermansia Claims to Support Gut Health — Here’s What the Science Says

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 3rd 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Akkermansia muciniphila is a gut microbe that thrives in your intestinal mucus layer. It’s linked to improved metabolic health, but its levels decrease with age and poor diet Studies suggest Akkermansia may support a healthy weight by influencing fat mass, insulin sensitivity, and inflammatory markers, as shown in animal models. It also has […]

  • Collagen Peptides Could Positively Influence Longevity and Signs of Aging

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 2nd 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Collagen makes up a large share of your body’s protein, yet production drops every year with age, which contributes to wrinkles, weaker connective tissue, reduced strength, and slower recovery Researchers identified a specific pattern of collagen amino acids — glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline — that may signal your body to repair tissue, support […]

  • Garden Therapy: Why Getting Your Hands Dirty Is the Best ‘Medicine’

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Jun 1st 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Gardening adds meaningful weekly physical activity without requiring a formal workout, helping you build strength, balance, and endurance through real-world movement Spending time in the garden lowers stress hormones and shifts your body into a calmer, recovery-focused state, improving mood and mental clarity Regular gardening is linked to better memory, sharper thinking, and […]

  • Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals To Be Added to List of US Drinking Water Contaminants

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 31st 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Microplastics and pharmaceutical residues are now officially recognized as widespread contaminants in drinking water, meaning your daily exposure comes from routine habits like drinking tap water and using plastic products Federal regulators have shifted from tracking single chemicals to targeting entire groups of contaminants, signaling that water safety now includes substances that were […]

  • Revisiting Saturated Fat’s Role in Cardiovascular Disease — The Case for C15:0

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 30th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Cardiovascular disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, and decades of blaming all saturated fat alike have overlooked important distinctions, including the protective role of the odd-chain saturated fat pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) C15:0 is found mainly in full-fat grass fed dairy. My narrative review on C15:0 highlights its potential role in supporting […]

  • Scientists Say 7 Days of Meditation Can Rewire Your Brain

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 29th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Just seven days of intensive mind-body training produced measurable changes in brain efficiency, energy production, and cellular repair processes Brain cells formed stronger connections and communication improved, which translates into clearer thinking, better focus, and faster decision-making The body shifted to a faster energy system, supporting sharper mental performance and improved resilience under […]

  • Scientists Say 7 Days of Meditation Can Rewire Your Brain

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 29th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Just seven days of intensive mind-body training produced measurable changes in brain efficiency, energy production, and cellular repair processes Brain cells formed stronger connections and communication improved, which translates into clearer thinking, better focus, and faster decision-making The body shifted to a faster energy system, supporting sharper mental performance and improved resilience under […]

  • New Study Gives More Insight on How Ozempic Use Affects Muscle Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 28th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Ozempic, originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, is now widely used for weight loss, but new research shows serious effects on muscle and organ health A study in Cell Metabolism found Ozempic reduces lean mass by around 10% in mice, with the liver shrinking nearly 50%, raising concerns about long-term organ function Researchers […]

  • New Study Gives More Insight on How Ozempic Use Affects Muscle Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 28th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Ozempic, originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, is now widely used for weight loss, but new research shows serious effects on muscle and organ health A study in Cell Metabolism found Ozempic reduces lean mass by around 10% in mice, with the liver shrinking nearly 50%, raising concerns about long-term organ function Researchers […]

  • Geranylgeraniol (GG) Reverses Pain, Gut Damage, and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Diabetic Neuropathy

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 27th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Researchers found that a naturally occurring compound called geranylgeraniol (GG) reduced diabetic nerve pain by 35% in rats even without significantly improving blood sugar control Diabetic neuropathy involves far more than elevated glucose levels because gut barrier breakdown, mitochondrial dysfunction, and chronic inflammation all contribute to nerve irritation and pain sensitivity GG improved […]

  • Geranylgeraniol (GG) Reverses Pain, Gut Damage, and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Diabetic Neuropathy

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 27th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Researchers found that a naturally occurring compound called geranylgeraniol (GG) reduced diabetic nerve pain by 35% in rats even without significantly improving blood sugar control Diabetic neuropathy involves far more than elevated glucose levels because gut barrier breakdown, mitochondrial dysfunction, and chronic inflammation all contribute to nerve irritation and pain sensitivity GG improved […]

  • What Is Somatic Therapy?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 26th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your body can stay stuck in a stress response long after a threat is gone, which explains why you can feel tension, anxiety, or unease even when your mind knows you’re safe Somatic therapy works by focusing on physical sensations like tightness or shallow breathing, helping you retrain your nervous system instead of […]

  • What Is Somatic Therapy?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 26th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your body can stay stuck in a stress response long after a threat is gone, which explains why you can feel tension, anxiety, or unease even when your mind knows you’re safe Somatic therapy works by focusing on physical sensations like tightness or shallow breathing, helping you retrain your nervous system instead of […]

  • Stronger Slow-Wave Sleep Helps Older Adults Regulate Anxiety Overnight

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 25th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Older adults with weaker slow-wave sleep — the deepest stage of non-REM sleep — experienced significantly higher anxiety levels the next day, showing that sleep quality affects emotional stability more than total hours slept Researchers found that age-related shrinkage in emotional processing regions of the brain reduced the brain’s ability to generate restorative […]

  • C15:0 and Brain Aging — What Bottlenose Dolphins Can Teach Us About Cognitive Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 24th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Alzheimer’s disease is expected to affect nearly 78 million people worldwide by 2030, making research into supportive lifestyle and dietary factors more urgent than ever Bottlenose dolphins develop the same brain changes seen in Alzheimer’s patients, giving researchers a new way to study how memory loss unfolds Research associates a fat called C15:0, […]

  • The Mitochondrial Roots of Fatty Liver — and How Choline Helps

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 23rd 2026 11:34pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Fatty liver disease has become one of the most widespread chronic liver conditions, now affecting 47.8% of U.S. adults, yet it remains largely misunderstood and improperly treated Emerging research reveals that fatty liver is not simply about fat buildup. It stems from deeper mitochondrial dysfunction driven by toxic byproducts of linoleic acid (LA) […]

  • The Mitochondrial Roots of Fatty Liver — and How Choline Helps

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 23rd 2026 11:34pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Fatty liver disease has become one of the most widespread chronic liver conditions, now affecting 47.8% of U.S. adults, yet it remains largely misunderstood and improperly treated Emerging research reveals that fatty liver is not simply about fat buildup. It stems from deeper mitochondrial dysfunction driven by toxic byproducts of linoleic acid (LA) […]

  • Sauna Bathing Can Help You Fight Off Infections Faster — Here’s Why

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 22nd 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A single sauna session raises your body temperature to a fever-like range, which activates your immune system and moves defensive cells into circulation where they can respond faster to infections Your immune system reacts immediately during heat exposure, with key immune cells increasing right after a session and some staying elevated afterward, giving […]

  • Sauna Bathing Can Help You Fight Off Infections Faster — Here’s Why

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 22nd 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A single sauna session raises your body temperature to a fever-like range, which activates your immune system and moves defensive cells into circulation where they can respond faster to infections Your immune system reacts immediately during heat exposure, with key immune cells increasing right after a session and some staying elevated afterward, giving […]

  • Can You Prevent the Hunched Back of Kyphosis?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 21st 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A hunched back develops gradually as weak muscles, poor posture, and declining bone strength allow gravity to pull your spine forward over time Up to 40% of adults over 60 experience significant spinal curvature, and the angle worsens steadily with each decade if you don’t intervene Simple daily habits like sitting hunched over […]

  • Can You Prevent the Hunched Back of Kyphosis?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 21st 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE A hunched back develops gradually as weak muscles, poor posture, and declining bone strength allow gravity to pull your spine forward over time Up to 40% of adults over 60 experience significant spinal curvature, and the angle worsens steadily with each decade if you don’t intervene Simple daily habits like sitting hunched over […]

  • Study Reveals Bile as Reservoir for Microplastics in Humans

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 20th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Microplastics have been found in every human bile sample tested, showing that your body is likely actively storing them in a key digestive fluid Higher levels of microplastics are linked to gallstones, meaning everyday plastic exposure connects directly to a condition that causes pain, inflammation, and digestive disruption These particles are large enough […]

  • Can Spending Time in Nature Improve Your Diet?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 19th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Spending time in nature shifts your food preferences so you naturally choose healthier, whole foods without relying on willpower Even short, daily exposure to natural environments improves diet quality, making simple habits like walking outside highly effective Nature doesn’t reduce how much you eat but changes what you want to eat, steering you […]

  • Can Spending Time in Nature Improve Your Diet?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 19th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Spending time in nature shifts your food preferences so you naturally choose healthier, whole foods without relying on willpower Even short, daily exposure to natural environments improves diet quality, making simple habits like walking outside highly effective Nature doesn’t reduce how much you eat but changes what you want to eat, steering you […]

  • Glycine: A Foundational Molecule in Human Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - May 18th 2026 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Glycine is the simplest amino acid, yet it plays essential roles in sleep, detoxification, glutathione synthesis, collagen production, creatine synthesis, and neurotransmission Research suggests that 3 grams of glycine taken before bed may activate receptors in the brain’s master clock, associated with peripheral vasodilation and a drop in core body temperature that supports […]