The truth of the matter is our bodies need cholesterol, and it is highly unlikely that cholesterol will cause heart disease or otherwise harm our health. Lowering cholesterol levels has been a major focus of the medical profession for the last three decades. A routine doctor's visit entails ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:April 20, 2016
UPDATED:September 1, 2021
How Happiness Is the Key to Good Health
We should all be receptive to feelings like happiness, peace, and love. Why? Because we're all human beings with serious needs when it comes to feelings, and these positive feelings are essential to our health and well-being. Living in your logical mind and ignoring your mood is a ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 1, 2019
The Natural Compound That Makes You Eat Less
The problem with obesity is simple. People are eating too much and not getting enough exercise. But the solution is not so simple. Fad diets have been the "go-to" answer for most. But the weight loss is almost always temporary. Now there's a much better option. It's a compound that's found ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 7, 2016
When an antidepressant does more harm than good
Ready for some...well, frankly, unsurprising news? Two antidepressants commonly given to Alzheimer's patients have been found to be no more effective than a placebo. I know... shocking it isn't. I've told you a number of times before about the poor track records of drugs for treating ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Antidepressants During Pregnancy Linked to Autism
Dear Pharmacist, My husband and I would like to have a child soon. My sister's little boy has autism, so I'm naturally concerned for my prenatal care and pregnancy. Is there any way to reduce my risk of having a child with autism? --C.J., Orlando, Florida Answer: There is so much ... Read More ›
UPDATED:March 3, 2016
When your depression meds fail, try this secret mood booster
You've made it through some tough times. You've changed diapers...worked long hours on the job...paid for your kid's college tuition...maybe even survived a serious health scare. So why now, when you're past the tough stuff, does depression hit? Experts say that more than 30 percent of adults 65 ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Beat Depression Naturally- Rhodiola to the Rescue
Dear Pharmacist, I've been fighting low- to mid-level depression for years and at the same time trying to avoid becoming dependent on anti-depressant medication. I've tried St. John's wort, and it didn't help me. Can you recommend another alternative treatment? --D.C. Gainesville, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 1, 2019
21 Free Preventative Medicine Habits!
It's been said that the best offense is a good defense and the same is certainly true when it comes to your health. The fact is the best way to beat illness it to avoid ever getting sick in the first place. Here are 21 totally cost free ways to head off health problems at the pass. #1 Laugh - ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Anxiety may originate in your gut, not your head
We're all familiar with the term "gut feeling". As it turns out, the term may be more apt than we realize. In recent years, research has increasingly identified the role the gut can have on mood and behavior, leading many scientists to refer to the gut as the "second brain". Now, for the first ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 22, 2016
Anti-aging stealth health drink fights cancer and eye disease
Several years ago, you couldn't turn around without seeing yet another story about green tea. Since then, the media has shifted its focus to newer compounds like pomegranate, acai and vitamin D. But, while these are all worthy of our attention, we shouldn't forget about the amazing health ... Read More ›
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