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    • 12 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis You Must Try!
      by Bett on June 27, 2025 at 6:40 am

      Looking for natural remedies for Psoriasis? You have come to the right place. My husband has suffered from psoriasis for years. He has had creams from the dermatologist and nothing really worked – it just flared up again. :/ Turning to natural remedies here are some that he tried and liked/worked for him. 12 Natural... 12 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis […]

    • What are Dunkin Donuts Drink Sizes? Here’s the 411 on the shots!
      by Bett on June 14, 2024 at 7:03 am

      With so many different fast food stores, drink sizes can get hella confusing. Luckily, Dunkin drink sizes are kept fairly straightforward.  I have to say I like this approach. Yes, I’ve got used to Starbucks drink sizes but honestly, when I first started going to Starbucks I found the whole thing pretty confusing. If you:... What are Dunkin Donuts Drink […]

    • Are Carrot tops edible? And what to make with them!
      by Bett on January 21, 2024 at 2:31 pm

      If you are wondering whether carrot tops are edible – we have the scoop! If you don’t feel like reading to the end of the article for your answer, then I will simply give it to you now – YES, carrot tops are edible, so you might want to think again before you throw them... Are Carrot tops edible? And what to make with them! appeared first on The […]

    • Does Metamucil Help you lose weight? Spoiler: I lost 10 pounds in 1 month
      by Bett on January 15, 2024 at 2:47 pm

      If you are wondering whether Metamucil helps you to lose weight, we have the inside scoop. My parents have been using Metamucil for years to help them go to the toilet (they’re very constipated LOL). I used to rag them out BIG time and tell them how disgusting Metamucil was so I felt like a... Does Metamucil Help you lose weight? Spoiler: I lost 10 pounds […]

    • Are Red Potatoes Dyed? Or are they Naturally Red?
      by Bett on January 14, 2024 at 1:32 pm

      Are red potatoes naturally red? Yes and no. It is indeed possible that the red potatoes you are eating are in fact dyed! I know outrageous.  Why are red potatoes dyed? Well, spraying potatoes red is done by farmers to make them look super fresh. Consumers think the redder the fresher. But, that does not... Are Red Potatoes Dyed? Or are they Naturally Red? […]

     

    The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.

    ~Thomas Edison

    • The Surprising Role of Cortisol in Alzheimer’s
      by editor on January 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm

      Story at-a-glance New research shows that people with Alzheimer’s have higher cortisol levels and a skewed cortisol-to-DHEA-S ratio, revealing that chronic stress drives early brain degeneration long before memory loss appears Cortisol, your body’s main stress hormone, damages neurons and disrupts energy metabolism when it... Continue reading...

    • Rasmussen survey: 1 in 10 adults seriously injured by COVID-19 vaccine
      by editor on December 31, 2025 at 12:00 pm

      A Rasmussen survey revealed that 10% of U.S adults who received the COVID-19 vaccine experienced “major” side effects, and 36% suffered “minor” side effects. Despite mounting evidence of vaccine injuries (heart inflammation, cancers, blood clots), Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) faces backlash for giving victims a... Continue reading...

    • California Moves to Eliminate Ultraprocessed Foods from School Lunches — by 2035
      by editor on December 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm

      Story at-a-glance California became the first state in the U.S. to ban ultraprocessed foods from public school lunches under the “Real Food, Healthy Kids Act,” but the full phase-out won’t take effect until 2035 Ultraprocessed foods — packed with vegetable oils, additives, and refined sugars... Continue reading...

    • Bottled water contains hundreds of thousands of invisible NANOPLASTICS, study finds
      by editor on December 29, 2025 at 12:00 pm

      A Columbia/Rutgers study found 240,000 plastic particles per liter of bottled water—90% being nanoplastics (smaller than one micrometer), which can infiltrate cells and organs. Most particles come from bottles themselves and reverse osmosis filters, shedding plastics like PET and polyamide when opened or squeezed. Nanoplastics... Continue reading...

    • Your Neck Size Can Reveal Your Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes
      by editor on December 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm

      Story at-a-glance A thick neck is more than a cosmetic issue — it’s one of the clearest physical signs of metabolic stress, indicating higher risks for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke Research shows neck circumference predicts disease risk more accurately than BMI or waist size... Continue reading...

    • Magnesium: The “mind mineral” that could revolutionize mental health treatment
      by editor on January 2, 2026 at 12:00 pm

      Magnesium regulates serotonin and dopamine, key neurotransmitters for mood stability, making deficiency a major risk factor for depression and neurological disorders. Studies show 500 mg of magnesium oxide daily significantly improves depression symptoms—outperforming placebos and avoiding the dangers of SSRIs (violence, suicide, emotional blunting). […]

    • How a misdirected DNA alarm could reshape treatment for rare rapid-aging diseases
      on April 15, 2026 at 8:20 pm

      The human immune system is finely tuned to detect and destroy viral threats. But this same defense system can misfire. When fragments of the body's own damaged DNA are mistaken for viral invaders, the result is a powerful, misplaced inflammatory response that harms the body it is meant to protect. Now, an international team has identified this misdirected […]

    • Air pollution associated with increased migraine activity
      on April 15, 2026 at 8:00 pm

      Air pollution is associated with increased migraine activity, according to a study published in Neurology. Both short-term and cumulative exposure to air pollution as well as climate factors such as heat and humidity were associated with increased migraine activity.

    • Why bowel movements start: Newly identified ATP signaling may explain the colon's strongest contractions
      on April 15, 2026 at 8:00 pm

      Giant migrating contractions (GMCs) are powerful waves of colonic movement that propel intestinal contents toward the anus and are essential for defecation. Yet despite their physiological importance, the mechanisms that initiate these contractions—and particularly the factors that regulate spontaneous GMCs—have remained poorly understood.

    • Why psychedelic mental health trials may be less reliable than they appear
      on April 15, 2026 at 7:40 pm

      Drug trials generally involve comparing a treatment with a nonactive, placebo version, an approach called "blinding" because patients must be "blind" as to which they've received for the trial to work. Canadian researchers say this is a huge issue for studies of psychedelic therapies because it's fairly obvious to patients whether they've been given a […]

    • Longer reproductive span linked with slower rates of cognitive decline in women
      on April 15, 2026 at 7:40 pm

      Cognitive decline not only affects a woman's quality of life but also her ability to lead an independent lifestyle later in life. A new large-scale study suggests that a longer reproductive lifespan, resulting in greater exposure to endogenous estrogen, is associated with better cognitive health. Results of the study are published in Menopause.

    • Why psychedelic mental health trials may be less reliable than they appear
      on April 15, 2026 at 7:40 pm

      Drug trials generally involve comparing a treatment with a nonactive, placebo version, an approach called "blinding" because patients must be "blind" as to which they've received for the trial to work. Canadian researchers say this is a huge issue for studies of psychedelic therapies because it's fairly obvious to patients whether they've been given a […]