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.
Episodes
November 22, 2025 • 6 mins
- New research shows that overall human performance — combining intelligence, emotional balance, and judgment — peaks between ages 55 and 60, making midlife a time of strength, not decline
- While mental processing speed slows with age, emotional intelligence, wisdom, and decision-making power continue to grow, helping you handle stress and relationships ...
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November 22, 2025 • 7 mins
- Rising salt levels in soil and water are destroying farmland worldwide, with 16.6 million square kilometers now salt-affected — an area roughly the size of South America
- Saline agriculture offers a powerful solution by using salt-tolerant crops, smart irrigation, and natural soil restoration methods to turn degraded land back into productive farmland<...
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November 22, 2025 • 7 mins
- Skin cancer affects one in five Americans, with nonmelanoma types like basal and squamous cell carcinoma making up most cases. Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, is found to offer a strong preventive effect
- A recent study published in JAMA Dermatology associated niacinamide use with a 14% lower overall risk of developing additional nonmelanoma skin ca...
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November 21, 2025 • 7 mins
- A cough isn't just a symptom — it's your body's built-in alarm system, warning you about irritation, infection, or hidden lung problems that need attention
- Different types of coughs — dry, wet, tickly, or chronic — reveal unique clues about your health, helping you identify whether you're dealing with allergies, pollution, or something more serious
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November 21, 2025 • 6 mins
- Rhythmic breathing techniques like Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) create measurable changes in brain activity that mirror deep relaxation and meditative awareness while keeping you fully awake and alert
- EEG scans show that SKY breathing increases theta and delta brain waves — patterns linked to restorative rest and emotional balance — while reducing alpha...
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November 21, 2025 • 8 mins
- DMSO is an "umbrella remedy" capable of treating a wide range of challenging ailments. It has a unique affinity for the eyes, resulting in DMSO frequently treating a wide range of visual disorders that frequently cannot be treated with conventional therapeutic options — including blindness
- DMSO's potent anti-inflammatory properties allow it to treat a...
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November 20, 2025 • 8 mins
- A groundbreaking blood test identified myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) with up to 96% accuracy, using 3D genomic mapping to detect immune and metabolic disruptions in blood cells
- ME/CFS, a chronic, multisystem illness that can devastate daily life, affects an estimated 17 to 24 million people worldwide
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November 20, 2025 • 8 mins
- Researchers from Liverpool John Moores University found that drinking less than 1.5 liters of water daily raised stress hormones by 50%, suggesting that dehydration can add to your stress load
- When you're dehydrated, hormones like vasopressin quietly kick in, signaling stress and triggering cortisol
- Signs of d...
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November 20, 2025 • 6 mins
- A study found that alcohol raises dementia risk at every level of drinking, overturning decades of claims that moderate use protects your brain
- Even light drinking damages neurons, disrupts mitochondrial energy production, and accelerates brain aging, showing there is no safe dose for cognitive health
- Genetic ...
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November 19, 2025 • 8 mins
- In the U.S., the average age for first-time fathers has climbed to about 31, and men aged 50 and older now make up 1.3% of all fathers, signaling a shift toward later fatherhood
- A 2025 Nature study found that sperm accumulate genetic mutations with age, including "selfish" mutations that expand within the testes and increase risks of neurodevelopmenta...
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November 19, 2025 • 7 mins
- Pancreatic problems often develop silently, showing up first as subtle digestive issues like greasy stools, fatigue after meals, or nausea when eating fatty foods
- Early warning signs such as upper abdominal pain, back pain, or unexpected weight loss signal that your pancreas is struggling and needs immediate attention to prevent lasting damage
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November 19, 2025 • 7 mins
- Endotoxin, a toxic molecule released by bacteria in your gut, enters your bloodstream and directly triggers blood clot formation — even in people with no signs of infection or heart disease
- Researchers have shown that certain bacterial types, such as E. coli, are especially effective at setting off your body's clotting response, mimicking what happens...
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November 18, 2025 • 7 mins
- While short-term ketogenic diets may aid weight loss, new research links prolonged ketosis to liver stress, impaired insulin secretion, and cardiovascular problems
- Long-term fat reliance increases circulating free fatty acids, burdening the liver, disrupting glucose regulation, and weakening metabolic flexibility — key factors in overall energy stabil...
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November 18, 2025 • 7 mins
- Most people need a new toothbrush every three to four months, although there are exceptions when the brush needs to be replaced earlier
- Toothbrush contamination occurs naturally from biofilm, moisture, and bathroom aerosols, but you can minimize it by rinsing thoroughly after use, storing upright and uncovered, and keeping your brush several feet from...
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November 18, 2025 • 8 mins
- One in three Europeans cannot correctly define cystitis as a bladder infection, with younger adults showing particularly poor awareness of these common conditions
- While UTIs can occur anywhere in the urinary tract, cystitis affects only the bladder; pyelonephritis involves kidneys and requires urgent care
- Stud...
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November 17, 2025 • 7 mins
- Carrot fiber contains a unique compound called RG-I that works in small amounts to strengthen your gut and immune defenses
- Even 300 to 500 milligrams daily of RG-I was shown to boost beneficial bacteria, improve stool consistency, and activate immune cells that fight viruses
- Carrot fiber helps your gut microbe...
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November 17, 2025 • 7 mins
- Cognitive problems like memory loss, poor focus, and brain fog are rising sharply among younger adults, nearly doubling between 2013 and 2023
- Lifestyle and metabolic factors — such as poor diet, stress, sleep disruption, and exposure to seed oils and environmental toxins — are likely fueling this decline in brain health
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November 15, 2025 • 6 mins
- Quitting smoking in midlife or later slows memory loss and mental decline, proving your brain retains the ability to recover at any age
- Former smokers experience about three years' delay in cognitive aging compared with those who continue to smoke
- Stopping smoking improves circulation, lowers inflammation, and...
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November 15, 2025 • 7 mins
- Internet addiction weakens the brain regions that control focus and decision-making, leaving you more vulnerable to stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and compulsive scrolling
- Exercise acts like a reset button, directly strengthening your brain's control systems, balancing stress hormones, and restoring healthy dopamine release so you feel more in charge of...
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November 15, 2025 • 8 mins
- LSD shows promise for anxiety treatment. A Phase 2b clinical trial found that 100 micrograms of MM120 (pharmaceutical LSD) reduced anxiety significantly with lasting effects
- Study results were encouraging. Researchers noted that 65% of participants experienced clinical response at optimal dosing, with 47.5% achieving remission that sustained through 1...
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