Michael Dregni
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How to Eat for Prostate Health
Eating a plant-based diet may help with prostate health, according to recent research.
Do Ears Have a Microbiome?
Yes, they do — and they play an essential role in hearing. Here’s why.
Could ADHD Be Triggered by Early Childhood Trauma?
Here’s what researchers have discovered.
Do I Have the Cold or Flu — or Is It Seasonal Allergies?
Learn some of the key differences between viruses and allergies — which share many symptoms — to help speed your recovery.
7 Ways to Help Your Body Manage Microplastics
Learn how to avoid microplastics and reduce your body’s overall microplastic load.
How Strength Training Supports Better Sleep
Tired of tossing and turning? Any type of exercise will support better sleep — but new research argues that strength training may be your best bet.
What Is Broken Heart Syndrome?
Although it can look and feel like a heart attack, broken heart syndrome is usually short-term and reversible.
Why Alcoholic Beverages May Receive a New Risk Label
A recent advisory report is calling for alcoholic beverages to carry a cancer warning label. Here’s what we know.
Why Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is More Important Than BMI
According to a recent study, a person’s cardiorespiratory fitness — which is measured by their VO2 max — plays a much more significant role in determining health risks than bodyweight. Here’s why.
Your Brain On Ultraprocessed Food
Eating UPFs can wreak havoc on your digestion, gut health, and metabolism, but did you know they can also have a negative impact on your brain and mental health? Here’s how.
What You Need to Know About Orthosomnia
Are you constantly checking your sleep tracker and worrying about your sleep quality? You might be experiencing orthosomnia. Learn what it is, how it affects your rest, and what you can do to sleep better.
New Study Finds Microplastics Can Cross Blood-Brain Barrier
Our brains may be up to 0.5 percent plastic pollution — which may play a role in dementia — according to new research.
13 Tips to Make the Holidays More Eco-Friendly
Choosing energy-efficient holiday lights, avoiding gag gifts, and using real plates and flatware are just some of the ways to make your holiday celebration more environmentally friendly.
Can a Plant-Based Diet Improve Health?
Yes, according to a recent study involving identical twins. Here’s what the researchers discovered.
How Many Microplastic and Nanoplastic Particles Are in a Bottle of Water?
Higher than previously estimated, according to a recent study. Here’s why that matters.
8 Powerful Ways Exercise Benefits the Brain
The benefits of physical activity are more than muscle-deep. Moving your body builds and conditions your gray matter, making you smarter, happier, and more resilient.
Train Your Brain — and Improve Your Sports Performance — With Neuro Optimization
The next frontier in athletic performance? Neurological optimization. Here’s why.
What Can I Do to Lower My Alzheimer’s Risk and Dementia?
Neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, shares nine strategies for preventing cognitive decline.
How Does Drinking Alcohol Affect My Gut Microbiome?
Heavy drinking may lead to gut dysbiosis, according to several studies, but the health effects are less clear when it comes to drinking in moderation.
How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes has become an epidemic, but it can be reversed, says Jason Fung, MD. Here’s how.




















