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Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Listen to Dr. Mercola"s Weekly Podcast, as the legendary natural health pioneer continues to lead you on your journey towards optimal health.

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The Overlooked Environmental Trigger Behind...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/21

Gestational diabetes now affects nearly 1 in 10 U.S. pregnancies and raises long-term metabolic risks for both mother and child Research shows that exposure to PFAS, common industrial chemicals found in most people's bodies, increases the likelihood of gestational diabetes by disrupting normal blood sugar control PFAS exposure interferes with insulin signaling, increases insulin resistance, and forces your pancreas to work harder even before blood sugar levels appear abnormal Pregnancy magnifies

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New Study Shows Hobbies Help People Find More Meaning...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/21

A five-week study of nearly 200 working adults found that leisure crafting, using hobbies more intentionally, boosted creativity and meaning at work, often more strongly than benefits seen in participants' personal lives Creative activities like art, music, dance, and gaming are linked to younger-looking brain function, stronger connectivity, and greater mental flexibility Reading regularly strengthens brain function, delays cognitive decline, and may reduce Alzheimer's risk by up to five years,

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More Evidence That Exercise Is as Effective as...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/21

Exercise reduces depression symptoms as effectively as antidepressant medication and psychotherapy for many adults, without the burden of prescription side effects Daily walking is one of the most reliable starting points for improving mood and energy, with benefits increasing steadily as duration builds toward one hour per day Strength training, yoga, dancing, and mixed aerobic exercise show strong depression relief, with higher adherence and better results when intensity increases gradually

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Arthritis Is Forcing Millions of Americans Out of Work

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/20

Arthritis-related disability remains high, with nearly half of adults with arthritis struggling to perform basic daily movements that affect independence, mobility, and quality of life About 40% of working-age adults with arthritis report that the condition limits their ability to work, threatening income, job security, and long-term financial stability during prime earning years Difficulty with walking and climbing stairs is the strongest signal of serious disability, showing that loss of mobility

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Aspartame's Hidden Effects on Your Heart and Brain

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/20

Long-term, low-dose aspartame intake caused measurable changes in heart structure and brain energy use in mice, even at amounts far below current safety limits Weight and body fat dropped with aspartame use, but this came alongside reduced metabolic function and signs of cardiac strain rather than improved health Brain cells showed worsening access to fuel over time, which aligned with slower movement, poorer memory, and reduced task performance Harmful effects developed gradually and only appeared

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15:53

Health Officials Slash the Number of Vaccines...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/20

Federal health officials reduced the number of vaccines recommended for all children and reorganized the schedule to align more closely with other developed nations, giving parents clearer decision points The updated framework separates vaccines into universal, high-risk, and shared clinical decision-making categories, increasing your role in evaluating what fits your child's specific situation The U.S. moved away from being a global outlier in the number of childhood vaccines recommended for all

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10:58

Are Water Dispensers Safe or a Hotbed for Bacteria?

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/19

A study published in AIMS Microbiology discovered that many commercial water dispensers harbor more bacteria than tap water due to biofilms and poor maintenance, raising public health concerns for offices, homes, and public-use systems worldwide Biofilms are slimy layers of bacteria that stick to wet surfaces like water dispensers, pipes, and medical tools, making germs harder to eliminate with disinfectants, or even antibiotics In Arizona, 73% of Water Vending Machines (WVMs) exceeded EPA limits

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10:39

Spending Too Much Time on Social Media Could Stress...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/19

About 4 in 10 U.S. adults today are almost constantly online with global screen time averaging over six hours per day A 7-month study of 1,490 German adults found that spending more time online — especially on mobile phones — was linked to increased stress Children ages 10 to 14 who use Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube had poor self-esteem, largely because they compared their own lives to those of others who looked happier or more successful online "Passively" scrolling through social media increased

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18:41

Preservatives in Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Rising...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/19

Before refrigeration, humans preserved food through drying, fermenting, curing, and pickling. These methods helped extend food availability without synthetic chemicals Industrialization drove the use of chemical preservatives like nitrites, sulfites, and sodium benzoate, enabling mass distribution while dramatically increasing synthetic additives in the modern food supply U.S. food regulations allow hundreds of additives that are banned in Europe, with loopholes that permit manufacturers to omit

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Is Tramadol Safe? What the Latest Evidence Says

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/18

Tramadol is widely prescribed for chronic pain because it's perceived as "safer" than other opioids but more effective than other over-the-counter pain relievers, yet newer evidence challenges both its effectiveness and long-term safety A 2025 BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine analysis found tramadol reduced pain by less than one point on a 10-point scale, a change unlikely to meaningfully improve daily function The same analysis linked tramadol to more than double the risk of serious adverse events,

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Unexpected Chemicals Found in Human Milk Raise New...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/17

Researchers analyzing breast milk found traces of plastics, disinfectants, pesticides, and other industrial chemicals, showing that breast milk reflects everyday environmental exposure Five separate studies using advanced testing methods identified chemicals that routine screening often misses, including newer plastic substitutes and personal care preservatives Certain chemical levels in breast milk aligned with differences in infant growth measures, highlighting why early-life exposure draws

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How Ashwagandha Supports Stress Balance and Physical...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/17

Chronic stress keeps cortisol elevated, which disrupts sleep, slows physical recovery, blunts training progress, and prevents your body from fully resetting day to day Clinical research shows ashwagandha consistently lowers cortisol, helping shift your body out of constant defense mode and back into repair and recovery Benefits extend beyond stress relief, including improvements in sleep quality, energy stability, hormonal balance, endurance capacity, and post-exercise recovery Ashwagandha works

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This Small Molecule Reverses Alzheimer's Disease...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/17

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is central to cellular energy and mitochondrial health, driving redox reactions that produce ATP. Declining levels are linked to metabolic disorders, sarcopenia, and diabetes Alzheimer's disease has strongly associated with disrupted NAD+ balance, and research suggests restoring intake can reverse cognitive decline rather than merely slowing disease progression Animal studies show restoring NAD+ fully reversed advanced Alzheimer's features, including memory

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Acupuncture in the ICU — A Natural Approach to Faster...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/16

A mini-review published in Frontiers in Neurology suggests that acupuncture may assist ICU patients in recovering more quickly by relieving pain, lowering sedative use, shortening ventilator dependency, enhancing strength, and increasing days free from delirium Acupuncture may help calm inflammation, boost immunity, and improve blood flow in sepsis patients, offering supportive benefits alongside standard ICU treatment It's not just for managing one symptom: Acupuncture could act as a whole-body

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16:04

Seed Oils Linked to Early 20th Century Heart Disease...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/16

My paper, Seed Oils as a Hypothesized Contributor to Heart Disease: A Narrative Synthesis, explains that heart disease was rare before the 20th century and surged only after industrial seed oils became a dominant part of the food supply, pointing to a long-term dietary driver rather than sudden biological failure Linoleic acid (LA) from seed oils accumulates in your tissues and oxidizes easily, creating inflammatory damage inside arteries that builds silently for decades before symptoms appear The

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How Everyday Breathing Habits Affect Blood Pressure

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/14

Forceful abdominal exhalations activate a brainstem circuit that tightens blood vessels and raises blood pressure, even in the absence of stress or exercise Slow, calm breathing quiets the nervous system signals that drive blood pressure higher, making it a powerful daily tool for regulation Long-term high blood pressure reduces blood flow to your brain and shrinks regions responsible for memory, focus, and decision-making Blood pressure control depends on cumulative daily habits, not single

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How Your Closest Relationships Influence Heart Health

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/14

The quality of your closest relationships influences heart health as strongly as conventional risk factors by shaping daily stress levels, recovery capacity, and long-term resilience Couples who approach heart health together exercise more consistently, reduce smoking more effectively, and follow treatment plans better than people working alone Chronic relationship conflict and emotional disconnection keep stress hormones elevated, quietly straining blood vessels, heart rhythm, and metabolism over

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Europe Establishes Its First Clinical Guide for...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/14

Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a light-based therapy that uses specific wavelengths to interact with body tissues, influencing cellular activity without heat and supporting recovery across both medical and general wellness settings Europe recently released its first formal clinical guide for PBM in oncology, marking a shift toward standardized use of light-based supportive care across cancer treatment centers Clinical research shows PBM is most strongly supported for managing oral mucositis and

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The Hidden Mental Health Cost of Antibiotic Use

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/13

Antibiotic use has been linked to higher anxiety and depression risk by disrupting gut bacteria that regulate brain chemistry and stress response Human studies show antibiotics lower key calming neurotransmitters and activate inflammatory brain cells tied to anxious behavior Repeated or early-life antibiotic exposure increases long-term vulnerability to anxiety, depression, and cognitive strain Antibiotics disrupt gut-brain signaling in ways that trigger anxiety, sleep problems, and emotional

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Fermented Foods Shape Gut Health in Ways Modern Diets...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/02/13

Fermented foods are biologically active whole foods that reshape digestion and immune signaling by delivering microbes, enzymes, and microbial byproducts together, not isolated nutrients Most benefits from fermented foods come from changes in gut chemistry and microbial signaling rather than permanent colonization, which explains why you can see results even without lasting microbiome changes Different fermented foods act through different pathways, so rotating options like yogurt, kefir,

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