Inflammation

Are Women More Likely to Get Alzheimer’s?

Although two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women, the answer is, “Not necessarily.”

By Michael Dregni

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Inflammation

Beyond Cholesterol: 8 Tests That Measure Your Cardiovascular-Disease Risk

Functional-medicine doctors are using new metrics to measure heart health and disease risk.

By Anjula Razdan

Functional/Integrative Medicine Healthy Aging

illustration of gut and brain connection

Can Gut Bacteria Affect Alzheimer’s Disease?

New research finds the microbes in your gut may play a major role in escalating the chronic brain disease.

By Heidi Wachter

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Gut Health

How Exercise Decreases Inflammation

We know food can make a difference in lowering chronic inflammation, but regular activity also plays an important role. Here are some helpful tips on how to make exercise work for you.

By Catherine Guthrie

Arthritis & Joint Health Fitness Tips

Living With Alzheimer’s

Writer Greg O’Brien fights his early-onset dementia by chronicling the effects of the disease in the stunning memoir On Pluto.

By Michael Dregni

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Inflammation

Taking Notes: An Integrative Approach to Treating Allergies

Dr. Leo Galland’s thoughts on natural solutions for allergies from this year’s Integrative Health Symposium.

By Courtney Helgoe

Allergies General Health

Taking Notes: Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatments

New perspectives in Alzheimer’s disease research from experts at the 2016 Association of Health Care Journalism conference.

By Jill Metzler Patton

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Inflammation

Low-Fat Dairy May Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A recent study found that people who opted for full-fat dairy products were 50 percent less likely than low-fat fans to develop the disease.

By Kaelyn Riley

Healthy Aging Inflammation

Heart-Disease Risks Can Begin in Childhood

Ongoing research suggests that a sedentary lifestyle can impair arterial health in young children.

By Heidi Wachter

Family/Parenting/Kids Heart & Cardiovascular Health

Woman eating bread in kitchen while grilling burgers

6 Food Habits That Age You

These unhealthy eating patterns don’t just trigger weight gain and undermine your energy. They age you from the inside out.

By Catherine Guthrie

Healthy Aging Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

New Blood Pressure Guidelines May Boost Use of Controversial Drugs

Conclusion is likely to boost prescription drug use to meet government standards.

By Craig Cox

General Health Heart & Cardiovascular Health

Coca-Cola Funds Scientists Who Blame Obesity on Lack of Exercise, Not Poor Diet

Such “science-backed” misinformation is part of the food industry’s PR campaigns to mislead the public on nutrition.

By Michael Dregni

Food Culture Inflammation

a person holds a plate of food that supports joint health

What to Eat for Healthy Joints

Are your joints giving you trouble? Eating strategically can ease pain and minimize future damage.

By Heather Rogers

Arthritis & Joint Health Healthy Aging

Is Cholesterol Okay Now?

The U.S. Dietary Guidelines surrounding cholesterol have been wrong.

By Heidi Wachter

Food Culture Heart & Cardiovascular Health

What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You

Acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions can be red flags pointing to more serious health concerns. Here are six of the most common — and how they might be speaking for the rest of your body.

By Kristin Ohlson

Functional/Integrative Medicine Gut Health

The Connection Between Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Diseases

Scientists find that leaky gut syndrome can lead to the onset of an autoimmune disease.

By Catherine Guthrie

Autoimmunity Gut Health

Free Yourself From Depression

An integrative psychiatrist offers a holistic approach for treating depressive illness.

By James S. Gordon, MD

Brain Health Depression & Anxiety

Cholesterol’s Comeback

Federal panel recommends dropping cholesterol as a nutrient of concern in forthcoming dietary guidelines update.

By Heidi Wachter

Heart & Cardiovascular Health Inflammation

Obesity: The “Disease” Factor

A 2014 study suggests that the way we talk about and frame weight issues can have a significant impact on both the attitude and behavior of overweight individuals.

By Experience Life Staff

General Health Inflammation