Many American, Young and Old Do Not Meet Healthy Guidelines Less than 33% of Americans meet the new physical fitness guidelines issued Monday by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Among teenagers the rate is even worse, as only 20% meet the guidelines, even though officials said they could be easily achieved by […]
Lack of Good Sleep Leads to Poor Health Sleep Quality affects Blood Pressure and Risk of Heart Disease Sleep Deprivation Takes a Toll on Mental Health Sleep deprivation is a risk factor for severe Dementia. Research strengthens the link between sleep problems and Heart Disease A noted by author Quanhe Yang, senior scientist in the Division […]
Alzheimer’s Warning Signs, Do Not Ignore Them! Like any other disease, early detection plays a Key role in getting the right help at the right time for Alzheimer’s disease. To ensure early detection, there are warning signs that we should never ignore. “Although it is unfortunately incurable at the present time, there are strategies you […]
Have a Happy Halloween, Avoid the Sugar Overload The Do’s & The Do Not’s If you have children in your household you may be dreading the annual Halloween candy hunt. As much as we want to instill good eating habits, all Hell breaks loose on Halloween as trick or treat’rs gorge on sugary sweets. “It’s […]
Do Eat These Carbs for Good Health Carbohydrates supply glucose, which your body converts to energy but not all carbs are created equal and knowing the right ones to eat can greatly affect your health. It is Key to avoid the wrong carbs. Some experts believe that the type of carbs you eat, those with […]
Counting Calories? Try These Low Calorie Foods People who have adopted calorie-restricted lifestyles to improve their health often wonder how harmful a particular food is. A woman following a regime of 1500 calories a day or a man limiting himself 2200 daily calories need to know how much of the daily allowance that piece of […]
Super Foods Fight Killer Diseases The human body likes a challenge, and exercising, intermittent fasting and braving the elements from time to time keeps us younger because we are giving our cells a workout. The same holds true for your gut and digestive system, says Dr. Walter Willet, a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at […]
Stay Healthy: Eat More Seafood! Whatever your preference, eating more seafood may help you stay healthy as you age, new research suggests. In a study spanning 22 years, researchers found that higher blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood were associated with a better chance of healthy aging. The study involved more […]
Healthy Blood = Healthy Live Blood is essential for life, as it carries Key substances like dissolved Q2 (oxygen) and nutrients to the cells, and flushes out excess or toxic metabolic waste from these same cells. Blood travels throughout the body via blood vessels which are long tubes that channel blood from the heart and […]
As We Get Older Let’s Always Eat ‘Super’ Foods Men and Women alike are susceptible to bone loss, muscle loss, hormonal changes, and the dreaded middle age spread. Older people see and feel these changes in achy joints, vision impairment, heart complications, weight gain, decreased memory retention, and lack of energy, all of which are […]
When it Comes to Sex for Seniors, Have at It, Its Good Seniors, when it comes to sex, your either use it or lose it, says a noted sex educator. “Sex is good for you,” says Dr. Judy Kuriansky, a noted sex educator and author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to a Healthy Relationship” and […]
Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling Staying healthy on the road often presents numerous challenges to all travelers. While traveling is an exciting venture because of the exposure to new people and environments, it is also these elements that contribute to new breeding grounds for unfamiliar germs and bacteria. The Key to avoiding getting sick while […]
Stop Prediabetes From Becoming Diabetes Without RX Drugs Eat Real Food! The rising number of people with diabetes is epidemic, and the situation is getting worse. That according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and by Y 2050, 1 out of 3 Americans may have diabetes. Dr. Michael Greger, MD, a best-selling author […]
The Best Foods for Healthy Lungs Anthocyanins Protect Lung Health Flavonoids are a group of polyphenols, phytonutrients found in most fruits and vegetables. There are more than 6,000 unique flavonoids, but as a group, they’re most well-known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and have been found to lower the risk of many chronic conditions […]
Healthy Foods Produce Healthy Skin Clear, firm, glowing skin begins inside our bodies. The 1st things to concentrate on are the areas of our body that are either enhanced or suffer in accordance to diet. Toxins take a toll, but specific organs that affect collagen production include the following: Our small and large intestines, as […]
Increase Your Level of Pain Tolerance Some people have a higher pain tolerance than others, do you wonder Why? Researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine have found 1 answer: mindfulness. And that is good news, because experts say you can increase your mindfulness and pain tolerance. Lead author Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurobiology […]
You Just Cannot Beat Beets! Beets are nature’s sweetest vegetable but are not everyone’s favorite side dish, that’s for sure. But you cannot beat beets for nutrition and “deliciousness.” But you can puree them. Purplish-red whole beets are one of nature’s true delights. They can be cooked or juiced fresh from the grocery or garden […]
Happy People Are Healthy People The effects of mental well-being may be so strong when it comes to physical health that even children who have a more positive outlook may enjoy better health in adulthood, according to Harvard School of Public Health researcher Laura Kubzansky. Certain attributes appear to be particularly beneficial for preventing or […]
Why People Put Things Off… The inclination to delay things rather than get right to work on them may be hardwired into some people’s brains, and not the product of a flawed character, German researchers suggest. The findings come from brain scans of 264 men and women. MRIs revealed that a brain region involved in […]
Intermittent Fasting Promotes General Health and Longevity There is lots of research showing that fasting has a beneficial impact on longevity, and there are a number of mechanisms contributing to this effect. Normalizing insulin sensitivity is a Key one, but fasting also inhibits the mTOR pathway, which plays an important part in driving the aging […]
Why We Love to Eat Grass Fed Beef… Given the outcomes of the ongoing research around stearic acid, it only makes sense to ensure you are consuming healthy amounts of this fatty acid on a regular basis. Grass fed beef, coconut oil and cocoa butter are healthy sources. Stearic acid is a particularly beneficial type of saturated […]
Tips to Staying Healthy When Traveling Staying healthy when traveling can be challenging. While traveling is an exciting because of the exposure to new people and environments, it is also contributes to new breeding grounds for unfamiliar germs and bacteria. The Key to avoiding getting sick while traveling is to combat the factors that cause […]
Make Your Brain ‘Happy’ Eat Real Food It is being said by the medical experts that by Y 2020, America will have 14-M people in need of full-time care for Alzheimer’s disease. Anxiety disorders currently are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40-M adults. Millions suffer from “brain fog,” a term […]
Stem Cells Can Restore Vision in Blind Mice Scientists say they have restored some degree of vision in blind lab mice, by activating stem cells in their eyes. The procedure is the 1st of its kind and the researchers hope it will lead to treatments for incurable eye diseases. Stem cells are primitive cells that […]
Does Your Happiness Need a ‘Pick Me Up’ Gratitude has many physical effects, including lowering blood sugar and blood pressure, improving cognition, reducing inflammation and pain, improving sleep quality and quantity, and improving heart health and immune function Just 1 in 3 Americans reports being “very happy,” and 1 in 4 experience no life enjoyment at […]
When it Comes to Food Always Chose Quality Over Quantity It is very important to know that not all protein is created equal. For heart health, experts say the Key is moderation and choosing wisely. “Very high intake of meat, especially processed red meat, is not good for overall health,” said Dr. Jyrki Virtanen, author […]
The Big Q: What is So Great About Organic Coffee? The Key thing for coffee lovers is that their attachment to their cup of Java is even better for them after age 45. A 10-year study presented recently at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Barcelona, Spain showed that people who drank 4 cups […]
Foods NOT to Eat for Good Health Losing weight can be/is hard, especially getting rid of the stubborn fat around the belly that stick around no matter how much you exercise and try to eat right. But according to the experts at “Eat This, Not That!” it might be what you are eating, not necessarily […]
Enjoy the Sun, Without the Sun’s Burn Sunburns are coming, they happen to the best of us. The Sun shines and the pool beckons and we are filled with the burning desire to get some color. But it is easy for that burning desire to turn in to another kind of burn, the painful red […]
It is Quality Over Quantity When Feeding Our Hearts High-protein diets are around like popcorn, but not all protein is created equal. For heart health, experts say the Key is moderation and choosing wisely. “Very high intake of meat, especially processed red meat, is not good for overall health,” said Dr. Jyrki Virtanen, author of […]
Be Open to Nature, It is Really Healthy A huge study involving data from more than 140 studies and 290-M people revealed that exposure to green-space, defined as open, undeveloped land with natural vegetation, led to significant health benefits Reductions in diastolic blood pressure, you know the bottom number, salivary cortisol, a physiological marker of […]
Eat Heart Healthy Real Food For heart benefits, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, beans and grains remains the way to go, according to a new research review. The review, by an American College of Cardiology (ACC) nutrition committee, examined the evidence on a few diet “hypes.” Among the findings: Omega-3 fats and legumes (including […]
American’s Dying from Drinking and Obesity is Alarming Since Y 2009, a growing number of Americans have died from liver disease and liver cancer. The increase among those 25- to 34 anni is especially troubling because the deaths are due to cirrhosis, a disease caused by excessive drinking of alcohol, the authors of a new […]
Protect Your Pancreas, It is Extremely Important We should all know that our pancreas is an extremely important organ in the body because it produces the hormone insulin and secretes it into the blood stream, keeping our blood sugar in check. So, it is a Key player in the war against diabetes. “In essence, it controls […]
Feeling Young? Your Brain is Aging More Slowly Than Your Body The 1rst study to link subjective age to biological age shows that elderly people who feel younger have less signs of brain aging While everyone gets older, not everyone feels his or her age. A recent study finds that such feelings, called subjective age, […]
Detox Your Blood, Nourish Your Heart for Optimal Health Detoxification is a process to remove a large quality of toxins accumulation in the body, with an aim to rejuvenate and optimize the function of body organs. American diet contains high saturated fat, trans fat, and other progressively harmful substances such as sugar, caffeine, pesticides, additive […]
Coffee and a Longer Life are Linked Coffee and a longer life are linked, a study of nearly 500,000 British adults showed, with coffee drinkers having a lower risk of death over 10 years than abstainers, even for those who down at least 8 cups daily. The apparent longevity boost was seen with instant, ground […]
Some Nordic Secrets to Long, Healthy Life An ongoing Swedish study reveals some of Key steps that to take to age healthier and stay independent for longer, even after the age of 90. Researchers at Uppsala University have shared some of the findings from their ongoing Uppsala Longitudinal Study of Adult Men (ULSAM), a study […]
Human Life Span Has No Limit The limits of human existence might not be as limited as thought. A person’s risk of death slows and even plateaus above 105 anni, a new study reports, challenging previous research saying there is a cutoff point past which the human life span cannot extend. Longevity pioneers that make […]
World Health Organization Found Inadequate Evidence That Coffee Causes Cancer California Moves to Declare Coffee Safe From Cancer Risk California officials bucked a recent court ruling Friday and offered reassurance to concerned coffee drinkers that their fix will not give them cancer. The unprecedented action by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to propose […]
Children’s Bad Behavior Linked to “Technoference” Eat healthy, Be healthy, Live lively, Tune out the Noise New US research has found that parents who spend a lot of time on their phones or watching TV during family meals, playtime, and bedtime are likely contributing to their children’s bad behavior. Carried out by researchers at Illinois […]
Change Lifestyle, Slash Blood Pressure Fast Lifestyle changes lower blood pressure as effectively as Rx medication. Changing lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can slash blood pressure in just 14 days, a new study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition says. “I’ve been using lifestyle changes to lower blood […]
The Many Benefits of Magnesium Magnesium (Mg) is essential for mitochondrial ATP production. A supplement that is helpful for sleep is magnesium. There are dozens of different types of magnesium supplements. Magnesium threonate has the added benefit of providing some antiretroviral activity, and retroviruses tend to be a challenge inherent with many neurodegenerative diseases. Threonate […]
Real Food and B Vitamins are Keys to a Good Memory B vitamins are important for mood, motor function, memory, and nerve and brain health When we have a limited supply of B vitamins, the central nervous system can be the 1st to be affected. Omega-3 fatty acids are vitally important for brain health, and […]
The Growing Interest, Investment in Anti-aging and Life Extension The interest and investment in anti-aging therapies is growing. The goal is not just to live longer, but to be as youthful and healthy as possible for a longer frame. Telomeres were discovered in the 1930’s. Every cell in the human body contains a nucleus, and inside […]
Alzheimer’s Linked to High Sugar Diet, Diabetes and Lack of Sleep Insulin is usually associated with its role in keeping blood-sugar levels in a healthy range, it also plays a role in brain signaling. In 1 animal study, when researchers disrupted the proper signaling of insulin in the brain, they were able to induce many […]
It Is Never Too Late to Improve Your Health A Swedish study has revealed some of the Key steps that we can all take to age healthier and stay independent for longer, even after the age of 90 this long term research shows. Researchers at Uppsala University have shared some of the findings from their […]
Dark Chocolate is Good and It May Improve Vision I learned Monday, that few bites of dark chocolate may offer us better quality of vision. Heart-healthy compounds in chocolate called flavanols appeared to sharpen eyesight for a group of 30 healthy young adults in the new study. The observed change in vision was small, but […]
Burnt Out at the Office, Fix It! Finding the right work-life balance is not easy. The Big Q: Why? The Big A: Well, because for lots of people, 9 – 5 has stretched to 9 – 7 and beyond. Plus responsibilities can start much earlier in the day, especially for those with wives and children […]
Drinking Coffee and Tea Does Not Dehydrate the Human Body The notion that drinking coffee an tea saps the body of moisture through the dehydration process is false. In face, our morning pick-me-up actually helps hydrate us. When you’re really thirsty, a refreshing glass of water is the healthiest thing to drink, but in those […]
The More Vegetables We Eat, the Lower the Risk of Heart Disease Nitrate-Rich (NO)vegetables boost Heart Health and lower the risk of heart attacks NO is an important biological signaling molecule that supports normal endothelial function and protects our mitochondria. It is also a potent vasodilator helping relax and widen our blood vessels, which improves […]
Wall Street Banks See US Economy Growing to 4%, Not Collapsing $GS, $MS, $DB, $BAC, $HSBC, $JPM US Economy Continues to Boom under President Trump The International Monetary Fund (IMF) conducts its semi-annual health check of the world economy this week with investors worried that global growth is starting to fade after accelerating the most […]
Pigment in Blueberries Fights Aging and Cancer Raspberries, blueberries, and other berries contain natural pigments known as anthocyanins which give them their deep color. Many studies show that anthocyanins fight the inflammation that leads to aging. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that anthocyanins increase the function of an enzyme in […]
Spring is Here, Allergies are Too According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the US. Pollen is one of the most common allergens in America. Nearly 50-M people in the US suffer from nasal allergies and as many as 30% of adults […]
Valentines Gifts with Good Health in Mind Eating healthy and being physically active can provide The Key to a healthy Heart. So, with that in mind, select a Valentine’s gift that will help your loved one reap the benefits long after the love bug day is over. “While it’s very romantic to present your loved […]
Do Not Be Fooled, Learn What the Labels Mean We all know we need to eat Real Food, but the labels on supermarket foods are confusing to many consumers. The Big Qs: What labels should I trust; Organic, Natural, is free range best, how about hormones and antibiotics? The Big A: Pay attention and cut […]
NFL Champion Quarterback Tom Brady Tells Us What He Eats New England Patriot Tom Brady eats a restrictive, plant-based diet that centers on “anti-inflammatory” foods and avoids some dietary staples nutritionists recommend. The Big Q: Is Mr Brady getting anything that helps his game and off-field performance? The Big A: Nutritionists are divided on The […]
The Japanese Path to a Long, Happy Life Millions of people in Japan have ikigai, meaning a reason to jump out of bed each morning on purpose. The Japanese island of Okinawa, where Ikigai or reason for being has its origins on Okinawa the home to the largest population of centenarians in the world. The Big Q: Could […]
Buy Organic Fruits and Vegetables, Reduce Exposure to Pesticides The US Food and Drug Administration annual pesticide residue report found 82% of domestic fruits and 62% of domestic vegetables contained pesticide residues Eating non-organic GE foods (the prime candidates for Roundup spraying) is associated with higher glyphosate levels in the body. A study of about […]
There is No Question in the Minds of Americans that the Economy is Strong There’s no question that the US economy is experiencing a big effect due to President Donald Trump’s policies, and that all the naysayers have been proven wrong, economic analyst Larry Kudlow said Sunday. Mr. Kudlow, who advised Trump on the tax […]
Living in the Eternal Now, Wisdom Comes With Age Successful older people’s ability to live long, and and be success at the things they poured their lives into during the years, came from their complete lack of desire to conform to anyone else’s needs or demands. Notably: When we are young, there is a lot of […]
Ray Dalio’s 5-Step Process for Achieving Big Goals In his book, Principles, Ray Dalio, the very intelligent billionaire hedge fund manager suggests a 5-step process for achieving big goals, they are: Have clear goals Identify and do not tolerate the problems that stand in the way of achieving your goals Accurately diagnose the problems to get at their […]
Train Your Mind and Your Body Mindfulness helps to Start and Maintain an Exercise Program For all who are interested in staying healthy, overcoming mental barriers to exercise is Key, and this may become easier if you regularly practice mindfulness. Some people look forward to exercise and enjoy the rush of pleasurable feelings it creates, […]
Eating Healthy Does Not Mean We Are Getting Key Nutrition When we eat a balanced, Real food diet, most often we may fail to get the right balance of Key vitamins and minerals our body needs for optimal health. There are many factors that contribute to the human body’s ability to derive nutrients from the […]
Work Towards a Healthy Lifestyle in the New Year Whether it is a New Year’s Resolution, a disturbing medical report, or you are just fed up with the way you look and feel, you may finally be motivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle in Y 2018. That is a smart move. But, the truth is […]
Eat Healthy To Age Well A healthy diet may very well translate into a healthier old age. The scientists followed close to 1,000 men and women in England, who were born in March 1946, throughout their adulthood. Those people who ate more fruits, vegetables and whole-grain cereals, and fewer highly processed foods throughout adulthood did […]
Letting Our Minds ‘Wander’ is Healthy Having a wandering mind may not be a bad thing according to a new study, which suggests that daydreaming can actually be a sign of a smart, creative, and more efficient brain. The study carried out by the Georgia Institute of Technology in the US city of Atlanta analyzed […]
Keeping Our Brains Sharp, 9 Simple Ways The several steps we use to keep our hearts healthy may also help to keep our brain sharp into old age, too. “What’s good for your heart is also good for your brain,” Dr. Gary Small says. The American Heart Association recently outlined what the organization calls “Life’s […]
Italian Real Foods Help Combat Cancer and Heart Disease Italian Real food staples combat cancer and heart disease. The study published in the Journal of Cellular Physiology is the latest to endorse the health benefits of Italian Real food staples in combating cancer and heart disease. The new research found that tomato extracts from 2 […]
New Drug Lowers Heart Risks by Curbing Inflammation $NVS For the 1st time, a drug has helped prevent heart attacks by curbing inflammation, a new and very different approach than lowering cholesterol. People on the drug also had surprisingly lower cancer death rates, especially from lung cancer. An anti-tumor effect is an exciting possibility. Doctors […]
A Handful of Almonds Daily Help Rid Body of Bad Cholesterol Researchers at Pennsylvania State University recently published on the anti-cholesterol benefits of almonds. Regular intake of a handful of almonds increased levels of mature HDL or “good cholesterol” particles, which are associated with cardiovascular health, by 19%. According to a study published Friday, 11 […]
Protect Your Eyesight, Eat Right More than 70% of survey respondents from a National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) survey revealed that the loss of their eyesight would have the greatest impact on their day-to-day activities. Further, as rates of chronic diseases like diabetes rise, along with an aging population, rates of blindness and low […]
Obesity How it Starts, How To End It It is time to get real about food! Obesity is rooted in the wrong food choices, not lack of exercise. And the food industry has been permitted to confuse the issue by shifting the focus and discussion to exercise, omitting the importance of one’s specific food choices. […]
Drinking Good Coffee Leads to Long Life Over nearly 15 years, 750,000 people from 10 countries concluded at the end a study the 3 cups of Coffee, liquid energy, a day is fine. And that Coffee may not keep you from dying, but it may impact how soon it occurs. Reuters reported, men were about […]
Anti-Aging Habits to Adopt for a Longer, Healthier Life There are no sure-fire prescriptions for living to a healthy advanced old age, but longevity researchers have found the way is made up of genetics and lifestyle, which means there are steps to take to up the odds of living healthier and longer. A landmark Swedish study […]
It is Not Difficult to Eat Healthy All of the Time, Just Do It! Some find it hard to eat healthy all the time, but making small improvements by choosing healthier foods regularly is likely to boost one’s chances of living longer and livelier a new study reveals. The report in the New England Journal […]
Coffee Makes Life Worth Living, Longer “If you like to drink Coffee, drink up! If you are not a Coffee drinker, then you need to consider if you should start.” Coffee Lovers and Aficionados say drinking the delicious liquid makes life worth living, but the habit may also help them live longer, according to 2 […]
Recall When Moderate Drinking Was Deemed Healthy? Remember when moderate drinking was once believed to be healthy for human hearts and brains? Well, a recent study, just poured cold water on that theory. According to new research published in the British Medical Journal, moderate drinking meaning the equivalent of one 5 oz glass of wine […]
The Super Rich Defy Convention, Take Risks, Work Better, Harder Most people think of the world’s super rich as super successful, disciplined, people who have greater opportunities than the average guy or gal. Money is not always a measure of success, we cannot deny that those who have amassed billions of USDs have experienced great […]
Create Your Perfect Home Vegetable Garden The 2015 National Gardening Survey show us that vegetable gardening and flower gardening top the list of most popular forms of gardening, with 36% of US households growing their own Organic food Growing your own vegetables is one of the best ways to ensure ready access to fresh, nutrient-dense […]
Salt, a Key Cause of Heart Attack and Stroke, Cut it Out. Most of the salt that Americans consume comes from processed foods and restaurant meals, and is not added at the table or in home-cooked dishes, a new study finds. The findings, published online in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, indicate only 10% of […]
The Biology of the Brain, How Bad Habits Like Sugar Addiction Happen An article published by CNN Health is a reminder us that the connection between the brain’s nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex drives intentional actions, such as deciding whether we will take another bite of chocolate cake, or not. The prefrontal cortex also activates […]
Anti-aging: NAD+, a Metabolite, Headed for Human Trials Medical researchers have discovered a naturally occurring compound the human body produces that can speed DNA repair, combat disease, and may turn back the clock on aging. The compound called NAD+, which is present in all cells plays a Key role in regulating protein interactions that control […]
Choosing Real (Organic) Food For many people, eating healthy means eating Organic (Real Food) whenever possible, but choosing only Organic foods can take effort and be costly. The Big Q: When does it make the most sense? The Big A: Experts from the University of Texas suggest feeding young children Organic foods whenever possible to […]
Some Natural Remedies for Spring Allergies It is Spring and along with all of the bright and beautiful colors come lots of potential allergens. “It is pollen season,” Dr. Andy Nish, an allergy and asthma specialist says. “And while we can help control our immediate environment, pollens can blow in from miles away to make […]
Some “Health Truths” Debunked Health advice has changed a lot over the past 10 years, and modern science has proven that some “truths” we have been told and may have believed are wrong. The bad advice comes from well-meaning parents like “Drinking coffee will stunt your growth.” to doctors “Drink skim milk; it’s healthier.” Here […]
Staying Healthy on a Cruise Vacation The Big Q: Booked on or planning a Cruise? They are a great, relaxing, do not-worry-about-a-thing kind of vacation that millions of Americans love and enjoy. And with about 30 embarkation points across the nation, chances are 1 is within easy reach. At most, a cruise port is just […]
A Glass of Wine, a Pint of Beer May be Heart Healthy Having a drink of wine or beer daily may help protect one’s heart against disease, a large-scale study suggests. But drinking alcohol to excess can increase your risk for a variety of heart problems, the study showed. Researchers tracked more than 1.9-M healthy […]
‘Healthy’ Obese Face Higher Heart Attack Risk Even without high blood pressure or other signs of illness, obese adults have a much higher risk of developing heart disease than normal-weight peers, according to a new study from Denmark. The results contradict recent research suggesting a subgroup of obese individuals known as “metabolically healthy obese” may […]
Important, Choose Organic Shade-Grown Coffee Conventionally grown coffee is one of the most chemically contaminated foods in the world. In contrast, Organic coffee contains no chemicals or synthetic fertilizers. The beans have a richer flavor and come with natural antioxidants. It is healthy for us, more sustainable for the farms that grow it and better […]
Live a Longer, Healthier Life Want to live a longer, healthier life? Try these simple and easy lifestyle recommendations “Stay up to date on immunizations, screening exams for specific types of cancer, and screening blood tests for conditions such as diabetes and HIV,” said Dr. Paul Erwin, head of the department of public health at […]
Eat Smart Foods for a Healthy Heart February is American Heart Month, and the ideal time to begin to make healthier food swaps Simple food swaps can save your life. That is the conclusion of a new double-blind randomized controlled trial published in the British Journal of Nutrition that found even small dietary changes can […]
Insulin Is the Real Reason for Heart Disease In Y 2013 Ivor Cummins, a biochemical engineer with a background in medical device engineering and leading teams in complex problem solving, ran into health problems. His serum ferritin was very high, which is a potent risk factor for heart disease, as were his liver enzymes. After […]
Follow the Mediterranean Diet and Pare the Risk of Common Eye Disease The Mediterranean Diet can pare the risk of developing an incurable but common eye disease by as much as 33%, a study of 6,000 people has recently revealed. The research was conducted by a group of 20 leading specialists at 1 of Europe’s […]
Sunlight Is Important for the Prevention of Blindness When Sunlight enters our eyes, it not only goes to your visual centers enabling you to see, it also goes to your brain’s hypothalamus where it impacts the entire body. The hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger and thirst, water balance and blood pressure. It also controls the […]
Starting to Feel Sick, This is What to Eat Hippocrates, the Father of Modern Medicine, is credited with saying: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” That advice, which dates to 400 BC, still prevails today add to that really good water from Penta 5 USA. It is particularly relevant when you are […]
Exercise: Variety is the ‘Spice of Life’ The experts say to build an exercise habit that will last a lifetime, look for an activity you really enjoy and then team up with others who provide you with social interaction during your workout and reward and motivation to continue the process. “If you haven’t found something […]
High Blood Pressure, “The Silent Killer” Increasing Worldwide The data says that there are about 4.4-B people in the world with elevated or high blood pressure, and the number of deaths linked to this “Silent Killer” is increasing at an alarming rate. An international analysis of nearly 9-M people states that the rate of high […]
Moderate Exercise is Heart Healthy New research from Finland has found yet more evidence to suggest that physical activity can help boost heart health. The study, carried out by researchers from Florida International University, the University of Oulu, the University of Helsinki, and the National Institute for Health and Welfare in Finland, set out to […]
Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) Sued Over Health Claims of Sugary Drinks $KO, $PEP Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) and the American Beverage Association trade group were sued Wednesday for allegedly misleading consumers about the health risks from consuming sugary beverages. The nonprofit Praxis Project accused the defendants of downplaying the risks to boost sales, despite scientific evidence linking sugary […]