After you hit age 50, you can lose up to 1 percent of your muscle mass each year. And this type of age-related loss of muscle mass—known as sarcopenia—contributes to the development of [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
Surge in drug overdose deaths began long before the pandemic
According to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were about 81,000 drug-related overdose deaths (ODs) between June 2019 and May 2020. That [...]
Try adding this quick, hearty, and healthy dish to the menu this week
Since the coronavirus pandemic first hit U.S. soil back in March 2020, a lot of people started to spend much more time preparing meals themselves at home. And that’s a good thing—as it lets you [...]
WARNING: Some “brain booster” supplements contain high levels of illegal prescription drugs
Each year, Americans spend more than $600 million on over-the-counter (OTC) “cognitive enhancement” supplements that make wild promises to improve your memory and mental focus overnight. But we [...]
Lose more weight by enjoying winter walks in Nature
Now that we’ve entered the depths of winter, you’re probably tempted to stay hunkered down, sitting in your favorite chair by the fire, drinking a hot beverage. But I recommend stepping out of [...]
Slash your mortality risk by up to 91 percent with one key nutrient
About two years ago, Harvard researchers published a massive study showing how you can increase your lifespan by 10 years or more by adopting five healthy habits. But they failed to mention the [...]
This simple habit helps ward off infections, heart palpitations, and much more
Dehydration is a serious problem that can affect anyone…at any age…at any time of year. And it’s especially common among older adults. Plus, when dehydration strikes an older person, it’s often [...]
This pennies-a-day supplement offers optimal heart protection
Year after year, heart disease causes one in every four deaths in the United States. And in my view, much of this dreadful, stagnant statistic relates to the fact that most Americans don’t eat [...]
Ancient flower extract offers “significant” relief from anxiety and depression
Anxiety disorders affect about 40 million people—20 percent of the population—in the United States. And during unsettling times like these, those figures are much higher. To make matters worse, [...]
The supposedly “healthy” diet that can increase your heart disease risk
In recent years, big business has somehow managed to convince millions of Americans that they need to follow a strictly plant-based diet to support their health. But, as an anthropologist, [...]