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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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07:13

Reducing Social Media Use for Just a Week Can Improve...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/01/01

A new JAMA Network Open study found that cutting down social media use to roughly 30 minutes per day had measurable effects on mental health, reducing anxiety by about 16%, depression by about 25%, and insomnia symptoms by 15% Loneliness scores did not change much, which shows that social media can be a lifeline for connection as well as a source of stress Earlier randomized trials from the University of Bath and others also found that a one-week break from platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and

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07:42

FDA Takes Action to Restrict Fluoride Supplements for...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2026/01/01

Fluoridated water has shaped U.S. dental policy since the 1940s, when officials began adding fluoride to public water supplies in an effort to reduce childhood cavities.1 As of 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 72.3% of Americans on community water systems (about 62.8% of the entire population) received fluoridated water,2 making systemic exposure nearly unavoidable. Mounting evidence now shows that fluoride offers little measurable benefit for dental

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07:30

Your Gut Nervous System Helps Regulate Intestinal...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/31

Your gut's nervous system directly influences whether you tolerate foods or react to them, making it a key factor in food sensitivities and allergy risk A tiny nerve messenger called the vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) tells your gut stem cells how to rebuild the intestinal lining; when VIP drops, your gut produces too many tuft cells that trigger allergy like inflammation Everyday exposures — like microplastics, seed oils, and emulsifiers found in processed foods — damage tight junction

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08:39

How Genetics Affects Men's Risk of Erectile Dysfunction

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/31

About 24.2% of U.S. men today screen positive for erectile dysfunction (ED), while global rates range from 3% to 76.5%, showing it's a common health problem that affects men of all ages A 2025 study in the American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Urology found that ED is influenced by genes that also raise risk for obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and addiction, tying erection problems to long-term heart health ED is usually multifactorial, with vascular, neurogenic, hormonal, and psychogenic

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07:44

Nearly 1 in 5 Urinary Tract Infections Linked to...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/31

Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by E. coli strains that originated in contaminated meat, confirming what earlier research has shown Poultry is the main source of these dangerous bacteria, with chicken and turkey accounting for more than 74% of meat-linked UTI cases, while all retail meats showed high contamination levels These bacteria, known as extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli (ExPEC), survive processing and cooking to enter your body, where they colonize your urinary

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08:29

Study Finds Surprising Differences in Knee Injuries...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/30

A 2025 analysis of over 13,500 knee MRI scans revealed that men have more anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears overall, including ACL plus meniscus combinations, contrary to earlier data focused on female athletes Men under 40 were more likely to have trauma-driven medial collateral ligament (MCL) and meniscus injuries, while women over 40 had a higher rate of degenerative MCL and meniscus damage These patterns suggest trauma dominates in male injuries, while age-linked tissue breakdown plays a

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06:42

Why Arthritis Gets Worse in the Winter Months

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/30

Cold weather worsens arthritis symptoms by thickening joint fluid, slowing blood flow, and tightening muscles, which amplifies pain and stiffness Drops in barometric pressure cause tendons and muscles to expand, adding extra pressure to already inflamed joints and increasing discomfort Reduced sunlight during winter lowers vitamin D levels, weakening bones and increasing inflammation, while inactivity further restricts circulation Eliminating seed oils, boosting vitamin K2, optimizing vitamin D,

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06:48

Meal Fat Content Influences Muscle Building After...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/30

Low-fat protein after exercise delivers amino acids into your bloodstream faster, giving your muscles a stronger signal to repair and grow High-fat meals slow digestion and weaken your muscle-building response, even when the total amount of protein is the same A stronger and faster leucine surge from lean protein helps activate muscle repair more effectively, improving your recovery window Higher daily protein intake — around 0.8 grams per pound of ideal body weight — supports better muscle gain,

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08:15

Metformin Could Lessen Some of the Benefits People...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/29

Metformin is a widely prescribed Type 2 diabetes drug that works by lowering liver glucose production and improve insulin sensitivity A 16-week Rutgers trial in 72 adults found that metformin dulled exercise benefits, reducing the usual improvements in aerobic fitness Long-term risks for prolonged metformin use include vitamin B12 deficiency, rare lactic acidosis, and hypoglycemia Skipping breakfast, not getting enough sleep, consuming too much alcohol, and social isolation can greatly disturb

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07:58

Butyrate — The Gut-Brain Axis Connector That...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/29

Butyrate, produced by gut bacteria when they ferment dietary fiber, acts as a signaling molecule in the gut-brain axis, influencing stress, pain tolerance, immunity, and brain health Through multiple mechanisms, including specific enzyme inhibition and NF-κB pathway regulation, butyrate reduces neuroinflammation and protects against neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease Butyrate influences key neurotransmitters including GABA, serotonin, and dopamine, while also

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07:20

Early Neurorehabilitation After Head Injury Lowers...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/27

Early treatment within the first week after a moderate or severe head injury sharply lowers your long-term risk of Alzheimer's disease and related cognitive decline Neurorehabilitation — including physical, occupational, cognitive and speech therapy — strengthens your brain's ability to reorganize itself, improving recovery and long-term function at any age Acting quickly after a head injury reduces the chances of developing mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and the need for Alzheimer's-related

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07:02

What Phlegm Color Reveals About Your Respiratory Health

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/27

Phlegm color shifts give you immediate clues about what's happening in your airways, helping you judge whether irritation, inflammation or infection is building before symptoms intensify Yellow and green tones reflect immune activity, while pink, red, brown or black phlegm signal bleeding, long-standing lung issues or fungal infection, giving you clear markers for when to act quickly Sudden changes from your normal phlegm pattern matter more than the color itself, allowing you to use your personal

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07:40

Infrared Sauna After Training Speeds Recovery and...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/27

Athletes using infrared saunas post-workout experience faster reductions in soreness, improved strength recovery, and better neuromuscular performance within 24 hours compared to passive rest Using infrared saunas immediately after exercise yields stronger results than delayed sessions, as it extends the body's natural repair window when circulation and metabolic signaling are elevated Consistent post-workout infrared sauna sessions over several weeks increase muscle thickness, explosive strength,

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07:41

Black Cumin Offers Broad Support for Chronic Disease...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/26

Black cumin supports several root causes of chronic illness — including oxidative stress, inflammation, and poor metabolic control — giving your body broad protection where it needs it most Thymoquinone, black cumin's most active compound, drives strong antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory actions that help stabilize energy, immunity, and cellular function Research shows black cumin improves blood sugar, strengthens antioxidant defenses, and lowers inflammatory markers, offering

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07:49

Inulin-Rich Prebiotic Vegetables May Help in Fatty...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/26

Inulin is a naturally occurring, non-digestible fiber stored in many plants. It acts as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial gut bacteria that influence how the body handles sugar, fat, and inflammation A 2025 animal study found that inulin helped reverse fatty liver disease by prompting small-intestinal microbes to clear fructose and redirect liver metabolism toward the production of the antioxidant glutathione Inulin supports insulin sensitivity, lowers triglycerides, and improves liver markers

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06:47

The Hidden Dopamine Trap — Escaping Screen Addiction...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/26

Modern children's content (especially fast-paced YouTube shows like CoComelon) is engineered to maximize watch time through rapid cuts and constant dopamine triggers, creating addictive patterns in toddlers that lead to overstimulation, irritability, and severe tantrums, and when screens are removed This deliberate design exploits the brain's orienting response, rewiring developing nervous systems toward novelty-seeking while impairing sustained attention, executive function, and emotional

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07:43

Obesity-Linked Metabolic Stress in Young Adults May...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/25

Early signs of brain damage linked to obesity are already showing up in young adults, decades before symptoms like memory loss or confusion begin Having low levels of choline, a nutrient most people don't get enough of, is strongly connected to inflammation, liver stress, and neuron injury in people with obesity Women are especially vulnerable to brain-related effects of metabolic stress, as they tend to have significantly lower choline levels than men A major brain imaging study confirmed that

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07:23

Exercise Trains Your Immune Cells to Stay Strong as...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/25

Exercise trains your immune system to respond faster and recover more efficiently, helping you stay energized and more resistant to illness Years of consistent moderate training reshape how your immune cells produce and manage energy, keeping them youthful and resilient as you age Active adults maintain steadier inflammation and bounce back quicker from stress, reducing fatigue, soreness, and lingering symptoms after illness Daily walking with short, high-quality strength sessions builds immune

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06:44

Keto Diet Risks Are Varied, Multiple Studies Show

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/25

A ketogenic diet improves weight loss, insulin sensitivity, and blood sugar control initially, but these gains typically level off after six to 12 months of adherence Long-term keto can elevate low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, particularly during rapid weight loss, raising cardiovascular concerns especially in healthy young adults following this diet Restricting carbohydrates eliminates healthy fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, leading to deficiencies in essential vitamins

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07:42

Microplastics Could Be Weakening Your Bones, New...

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health ·

2025/12/24

A recent Osteoporosis International review summarized multiple studies showing that microplastics have been detected in human bone tissue, where they disrupt bone cell activity, trigger inflammation, and weaken structural integrity Laboratory and animal studies show microplastics accelerate osteoclast activity and alter bone microarchitecture, linking environmental plastic exposure to rising rates of bone fragility and dysplasia Microplastics are not limited to bone; previous research has also

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