Persistent Grief Nearly Doubles Your Risk of Death Over 10 Years
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Release Date: 09/17/2025
FDA Warns of Dangerous Drug Sold in Stores Nationwide
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
The FDA has issued a nationwide warning about 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), an opioid substance found in some products available in gas stations and convenience stores across the U.S. 7-OH binds strongly to opioid receptors and has been shown to be more potent than morphine, yet it is unregulated, lacks approved medical use, and is often sold without proper safety labeling Many 7-OH products are disguised as energy shots or wellness aids, often with bright packaging that looks like candy or juice. This makes them easy to grab, especially for young consumers, and they’re frequently marketed...
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What Grip Strength Reveals About Your Brain, Mental Health, and Overall Well-Being
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Grip strength is a quick, noninvasive marker of overall health, linked to aging, resilience, neurological coordination, and risk of chronic disease and early mortality A 2025 study found that weaker grip strength in early psychosis patients correlated with poorer well-being and disruptions in key brain network connectivity patterns Stronger grip strength was linked to better communication between brain regions involved in movement, emotion, and self-reflection, especially within the brain’s default mode network Beyond brain health, grip strength also reflects cardiovascular fitness, immune...
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Prediabetes in Younger Adults Raises Death Risk
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Prediabetes raises the risk of death by 64% in adults aged 20 to 54, making it far more dangerous at a younger age than later in life Most people with prediabetes have no obvious symptoms, which means you could be at risk without knowing it unless you get tested Unlike older adults, younger people with prediabetes often face faster disease progression and fewer overlapping health issues to mask the danger Simple lifestyle shifts like cutting vegetable oils, reintroducing the right carbs, reducing toxin exposure, and getting daily sunlight restore your body’s ability to make energy The...
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Did You Know? High Blood Pressure Causes Kidney Damage
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
About 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure already has kidney damage, even if they feel completely fine High blood pressure silently destroys kidney function by narrowing blood vessels and trapping toxins in your body Older adults with high blood pressure are three times more likely to develop chronic kidney disease, yet most aren’t screened early Cutting all salt is not the solution — what matters most is improving your sodium-to-potassium ratio by eating whole, unprocessed foods Simple daily habits like breathing exercises, vitamin D optimization, and short walks help lower blood...
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How Magnesium and Vitamin D Are Reshaping Mental Health Care
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Mental health issues like depression and anxiety are widespread across the globe. In the U.S. alone, nearly one in five adults is affected by mental illness each year Magnesium plays a central role in brain function, mood regulation, and stress response; deficiency is common and linked to anxiety, depression, poor sleep, and cognitive decline Vitamin D directly influences brain chemistry and inflammation, supports dopamine production, and is frequently low in individuals with mood disorders These two nutrients work synergistically. Magnesium activates vitamin D, while vitamin D enhances...
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Fecal Transplant May Help Reduce Infections in Long-Term Care Patients
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a therapy that restores balance in the gut by transferring healthy bacteria, helping patients escape the cycle of repeated antibiotic failures and infections A recent clinical trial found that FMT was safe and well tolerated in frail long-term care patients, showing fewer bloodstream infections and less antibiotic use than standard care Even though transplant recipients still carried resistant bacteria, they experienced fewer serious infections, proving that restoring microbiome diversity strengthens the body’s defenses against harmful microbes A...
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Emerging Health Benefits of Creatine Supplements
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Creatine isn’t just for athletes — it fuels brain function, immune response, and recovery from stress and illness by supporting how your cells make and recycle energy Older adults, vegetarians, and those with brain fog or long COVID are especially likely to benefit from creatine, as natural production and intake often fall short Daily creatine supplementation improves memory, learning, and executive function in aging adults, including those with Alzheimer’s disease When combined with resistance training, creatine helps build lean muscle, speed recovery, and reduce the risk of...
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Persistent Grief Nearly Doubles Your Risk of Death Over 10 Years
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Persistent grief symptoms nearly doubled the risk of death within 10 years, showing that unresolved grief has serious long-term health effects People with high levels of grief were far more likely to use antidepressants, sedatives, and anxiety medications for years after their loss Frequent doctor visits remained elevated for up to seven years in those experiencing unrelenting grief, highlighting the strain it places on both mind and body Long-lasting grief keeps stress hormones high, weakens your immune system, disrupts sleep, and increases your risk of chronic disease Taking steps like...
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Eating Minimally Processed Foods Helps You Shed Pounds Twice as Fast as Ultraprocessed Options
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
Eating minimally processed foods helped participants lose pounds at nearly double the rate of ultraprocessed diets, even when calories, fat, sugar, and protein were carefully matched Researchers found that people on minimally processed diets improved craving control twofold overall, with a fourfold improvement in resisting savory cravings, making long-term weight management far easier Ultraprocessed foods now make up more than 70% of the U.S. food supply, flooding daily diets with additives, seed oils, and engineered products that undermine health and longevity Large reviews link...
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Reanalysis of Popular Antidepressant Trial Uncovers Reporting Flaws
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health
A reanalysis of a study found that fluoxetine alone showed no measurable benefit over placebo in treating adolescent depression after 12 weeks Researchers uncovered 11 additional suicide-related events that were hidden or misclassified, bringing the total to 21 serious incidents Statistical tactics and selective reporting made fluoxetine appear safer and more effective than it really was in clinical trials A different reanalysis mentioned that adverse events and many side effects were minimized or excluded from the original reports Improving gut health, getting regular exercise, undergoing...
info_outline- Persistent grief symptoms nearly doubled the risk of death within 10 years, showing that unresolved grief has serious long-term health effects
- People with high levels of grief were far more likely to use antidepressants, sedatives, and anxiety medications for years after their loss
- Frequent doctor visits remained elevated for up to seven years in those experiencing unrelenting grief, highlighting the strain it places on both mind and body
- Long-lasting grief keeps stress hormones high, weakens your immune system, disrupts sleep, and increases your risk of chronic disease
- Taking steps like honoring your unique grieving process, supporting your body with sleep, healthy diet, and exercise, and using techniques like the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) helps you move through grief and protect your long-term health