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Technique Helps Distinguish Alzheimer’s From Other Types of Dementia The use of a brain imaging technique that measures sugar metabolism within a critical area of the brain could play an important role in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. According to Dr. Lisa Mosconi and her colleague Mony De Leon, both of […]

Women, regardless of nationality or socioeconomic status, have a higher chance of having depression than men. The reasons for this appear to be a combination of biological and cultural factors. Women's Hormonal Variation And Phase Of Life Extreme hormonal changes can trigger mood swings in all women. There are studies that show how the hormones […]

If you are treating your leaky gut by following the 4 R's and you're not seeing much progress, it could be that you're dealing with SIBO - small intestine bacterial overgrowth. SIBO (pronounced SEE-bo) is one of the causes of leaky gut, but the two vary a bit when it comes to treatment. The most […]

If you've done much research on gut health, you already know that antibiotics, even when prescribed and used correctly, can really do a number on your digestive health. While they're killing off the pathogens they were meant to eliminate, antibiotics also rid your body of helpful bacteria and other friendly microbes. This microbial community that […]

What does gut health have to do with hay fever or seasonal allergies? Probably a good deal more than you might think. Allergies and hay fever are an inappropriate defensive response to pollen and other substances. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, "Besides being...

"Let food be thy medicine" is an ancient saying that modern science had recently proven. But when it comes to health and immunity in particular not all foods can heal in fact some can harm! However a number of foods, from various plant families, have been found to benefit the immune system due to special […]

Many people in the Western world tend to burn the candle at both ends. They are stressed and try to pack too much into their busy day. Inevitably, the amount of sleep they get starts to decrease as they struggle to meet all of the demands placed upon them. Sleep is an essential part of […]

If you are overweight or obese, you are not alone. But what you might not know is just how bad being overweight is for the immune system. The first reason is that the fat we hate on our belly, butt and thighs is not just ugly flab. Scientists believe that excess fat in the body […]

While most of us are familiar with acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is not as widely recognized. Though the two conditions are related, there are important differences, and the right diagnosis is crucial to finding the most appropriate treatment options. Dr. Linell King and the team at Naples Vitality in Naples, FL have […]

Many who suffer from anxiety and depression take medication to relieve their pain. Doctors may prescribe antidepressants, tranquilizers and sleeping tablets for your condition. But there are healthier alternatives that can be used in attacking anxiety and depression. Exercise is extremely important for many reasons, but even more so if you suffer from emotional stress. […]