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  • Loneliness More Hazardous to Your Health Than Obesity or Smoking

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Apr 1st 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE An estimated 42.6 million Americans over the age of 45 suffer from chronic loneliness, and census data reveal more than 25% of the U.S. population lives alone Loneliness is associated with higher blood pressure and higher risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression and lower survival rates for breast cancer […]

  • Why Are so Many Young People Getting Cancer?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 31st 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Global cancer incidence is increasing, particularly among those under 50, with a notable rise in breast, uterine, prostate, lung, colorectal, pancreatic, and stomach cancers, with early-onset breast cancer incidence climbing by 3.8% annually between 2016 and 2019 The global death toll from early-onset cancers has surged by nearly 28% from 1990 to 2019, […]

  • 8 Simple Rules America’s Longest-Living People Follow

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 31st 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Lifestyle choices made by Seventh-day Adventists appear to extend life by up to 10 years for some. Several studies were done in a cohesive population in Loma Linda, California, in which the researchers had a 90% response rate and higher throughout the data collection The study identified five factors the researchers believe were […]

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  • US Rolls Out Mandatory Adult Vaccination and Tracking Program

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 31st 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE This month, federal health officials are rolling out an adult immunization plan that contains a new Mandatory Adult Vaccination and Electronic Tracking Program Public health officials will monitor Twitter and Facebook posts for anti-vaccine chatter that may indicate noncompliance with federal vaccine recommendations and state vaccine mandates Public health agencies are urging Americans […]

  • Are You Thriving or Suffering From Burnout? – Interview with Arianna Huffington

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 31st 2024 7:22pm EDT

    2014 Interview Arianna Huffington, a highly successful public persona, suffered from burnout throughout her career. In this interview, she details the importance of adding a new metric that redefined her meaning of success: thriving. Subscribe for FREE to the latest health news: https://bit.ly/3nuOvoP Website: https://bit.ly/3zhdkau Podcast: https://bit.ly/3zeWk4x Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctor.health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmercola Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercola Telegram: https://t.me/DoctorMercola […]

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  • ‘Dissolving Illusions’ 10th Anniversary Edition Challenges Vaccine Narratives

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 30th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE The updated and expanded 10th anniversary edition of “Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History,” by Dr. Suzanne Humphries and Roman Bystrianyk, empowers readers with information, encourages critical examination of vaccine policies and advocates for informed consent in medical decisions “Dissolving […]

  • A Body in Motion Stays Healthier Longer

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 30th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE Intermittent, low-intensity but high-frequency movement is a powerful, inexpensive and highly effective strategy for health and longevity Without gravity, your vestibular system begins to deteriorate; hence, astronauts lose spatial awareness. Inactivity mimics low gravity situations, so inactivity will increase your risk of […]

  • The Tragic Toll Exacted by Medical Errors

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 29th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Medical errors are a significant global issue, with the World Health Organization estimating they cause 2.6 million deaths annually worldwide. In the U.S., this number could be as high as 440,000, making it the third leading cause of death 10% of all deaths in the U.S. are attributable to some kind of medical […]

  • Sleep Promotes Brain Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 29th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Sleep may help jump-start the glymphatic system, which flushes waste from your brain During sleep, neurons generate electrical signals that generate rhythmic brain waves, propelling cerebrospinal fluid through the brain These electrical waves may boost the function of the glymphatic system, helping cerebrospinal fluid penetrate deeper into the brain and pick up waste, […]

  • Opioid Deaths Continue to Rise Despite Drop in Prescriptions

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 29th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Opioid overdoses are the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50 Back pain, wisdom tooth extraction and pain during pregnancy are common reasons for receiving an opioid prescription. As a result, many young adults and infants are unduly affected by drug addiction Drivers killed in car crashes while under […]

  • How to Dead Hang to Increase Grip Strength

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 28th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE When you dead hang you use gravity to free muscles around your shoulder — like the lats and chest — that can become stiff from sitting at a computer This movement can reshape the bone surrounding your shoulder to make more space in the ball and socket joint so your shoulder can move […]

  • How to Fight Against Work Stress? Shaolin Monk Gives Tips

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 28th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Conditions associated with chronic stress include heart disease, stroke, depression, autoimmune diseases, and may predispose children to heart disease, mental illness, and impaired immune function later in life Walter Gjergja is a Shaolin (pronounced Shau-lin) monk, philanthropist, and speaker who shared tips on how to fight stress that may be a part of […]

  • How Astroturfing and Other Media Manipulation Compromise Your Ability to Get Truthful Information

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 28th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Ninety percent of news media are controlled by six corporations. As a result, the vast majority of what you read, see and hear is part of a carefully orchestrated narrative created and controlled by special interest groups “Astroturf” is the effort on the part of large corporate special interests to surreptitiously sway public […]

  • Got Raw Milk? UCLA Professor of Medicine Says ‘No Thanks’

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 27th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    By: Sally Fallon Morell STORY AT-A-GLANCE In a December 2023 article, Claire Panosian Dunavan, a UCLA professor emeritus, questioned the appeal of raw milk, citing historical efforts to reduce infant mortality through pasteurization and expressing concerns over the risks of illness from pathogens in raw milk Sally Fallon Morell refutes claims about the heightened risk […]

  • Can Eating Refined Carbs Make You Appear Less Attractive?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 27th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Eating a meal rich in refined carbohydrates, like high-fructose corn syrup, may make you less attractive Eating a high-glycemic breakfast decreased facial attractiveness in both men and women Chronic consumption of refined carbs was also linked to reduced attractiveness Chronic consumption of refined carbs leads to hyperglycemia and related hyperinsulinemia that influences growth […]

  • Drugged Driving Now Causes More Fatal Crashes Than Drunk Driving

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 27th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE One in 4 Americans report knowing someone addicted to opioids, and driving under the influence (DUI) of these and other drugs has become a serious problem, now causing more fatal car crashes than drunk driving Prescription and/or illegal drugs were involved in 43% of fatal car crashes in 2015; 37% involved illegal amounts […]

  • Study: These 3 Supplements Boost Your Heart Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 26th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE An analysis of 884 randomized controlled trials including 27 micronutrients and 883,627 participants demonstrated that folic acid, coenzyme Q10 and omega-3 fatty acids could reduce heart disease mortality, heart attack and coronary heart disease events Omega-3, folic acid and CoQ10 help support more than your heart, including reducing the risk of dementia, age-related […]

  • Tattoo Ink Can Cause Organ Failure and Allergies

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 26th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Researchers with Binghamton University in New York analyzed 54 tattoo inks from nine different brands common in the U.S. Among them, 45 contained additives and/or pigments that weren’t listed More than half of the inks contained polyethylene glycol (PEG), which can cause organ damage Fifteen of the tattoo inks analyzed contained propylene glycol, […]

  • Ben & Jerry’s — 20 Years of Greenwashing

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 26th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Over the last two decades, Ben & Jerry’s has been directly confronted about their failure to live up to their stated missions, yet they have consistently refused to address the concerns brought against them Independent testing reveals traces of glyphosate in 10 out of 11 Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors — evidence […]

  • ‘Dissolving Illusions’ 10th Anniversary Edition – Interview with Dr. Suzanne Humphries

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 26th 2024 10:12pm EDT

    In this interview, Dr. Suzanne Humphries discusses the release of the 10th anniversary edition of “Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History,” one of my favorite books on vaccines, originally published in 2013. I was honored to write the foreword for the update of this classic. The updated and expanded 10th anniversary edition of […]

  • Importance of Intermittent Movement – Interview with Joan Vernikos, Ph.D.

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 26th 2024 1:20am EDT

    2017 Full Interview Getting consistent movement into your daily life is a profoundly powerful intervention for health and longevity. In 2017, I interviewed Joan Vernikos, Ph.D., on this topic. She’s a true pioneer in this field and was one of the first professionals to understand the value and importance of regular movement, not exercise, for […]

  • You Need Carbs to Build Muscle

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 25th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    By: Ashley Armstrong STORY AT-A-GLANCE Without smart exercise and strong metabolic rates, the slow loss of muscle mass starts at age 30. At age 50, muscle mass decreases at an annual rate of 1% to 2%. After age 60, this reduction increases to 3%. By age 75, some individuals have lost approximately half of their […]

  • The Subtle Early Signals of Dementia in Someone You Love

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 25th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Before memory and thinking problems become obvious, people with dementia may display changes in mood and behavior In the early stages of the disease, irritability, anxiety or depression may occur Apathy is another common sign, although some people may display more blatant changes like suddenly becoming sexually promiscuous or developing the habit of […]

  • Magnesium Protects Against Stroke, Heart Disease and Diabetes

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 25th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE People who consume the highest magnesium levels have remarkably lower incidences of coronary heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes, a study reveals Research over several decades pointed to low magnesium as the culprit in atherogenesis and other heart-related issues, but it was ignored while scientists focused on cholesterol and high saturated-fat diets […]

  • Hidden Hazards: Nearly 1,000 Everyday Items Identified as Estrogenic Carcinogens

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 24th 2024 11:33pm EDT

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE Estrogens are linked to serious health risks, including cancer. The National Institutes of Health added steroidal estrogens used in estrogen replacement therapy and oral contraceptives to its list of known human carcinogens in December 2002 Synthetic estrogen exposure has surged due to […]