Your Dog May Help You Live Happier Longer The US is home to nearly 70-M pet dogs, and their owners enjoy unconditional love, loyal companionship and often lovably quirky personalities as a result. These intangible benefits of dog ownership are what make them the most popular pet in America Yet, some of the benefits of pet […]
The Pressure is on for Democrats to Concede Florida Races US President Donald Trump kept up his pressure for the Democrats to concede the Senate race in Florida, despite an automatic recount triggered by a close margin that is mandated by state law. President Trump sent out a Tweet Tuesday stating “When will Bill Nelson concede […]
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 […]
The US Sanction Against Iran Have ‘Kicked In’ The Trump Administration’s tough new sanctions on Iran took effect early Monday but 8 major importers of Iranian Crude Oil were spared from immediate penalties. The sanctions target Iran’s energy, financial and shipping sectors and are aimed at crippling the country’s economy following President Donald Trump’s withdrawal […]
Looking at the Week: Gold Gains on the Weaker Buck $GLD, $SLV, $USD, $CNH Precious metals finished up Friday despite its dips during the week. Precious metals were up on Friday despite many taking dips earlier in the week. Plus we run through key stories in the space for the week. Both gold and silver prices finished up Friday, 14 […]
“US Under No Pressure to Make a Deal With China” Thursday, US President Donald Trump denied a recent report in the WS-J that claimed that his Administration has reached out to China to begin new trade talks. “The Wall Street Journal has it wrong, we are under no pressure to make a deal with China, […]
Mercedes Unveils EV SUV, Goldman Sachs says ‘sell’ Tesla $TSLA, $DDAIF, $GS Heavy pressure is bearing down on Elon Musk and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). CEO Musk is shouldering a production Hell, cash crunch, the ‘420’ Twitter-induced drama, and now competition from 1 of the most powerful manufactures in the automotive sector is bring to market its […]
F1: Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Vettel says, “there is no extra pressure at Monza” $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Sebastian Vettel says he does “not really” feel any extra pressure driving for Ferrari at their home race. He is 17 points behind MercedesAMGs’ Lewis Hamilton, the championship leader, but is favorite to win Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix. “Everyone can […]
Control Your Breathing, Calm Your Brain The way we breathe, fast, slow, shallow or deep is intricately tied to our body as a whole, sending messages that affect y mood, stress and the immune system. Breathing is easily ignored, and revered at the same time. It is instinctual to advise someone to “take a deep breath” […]
After a Heart Attack, Back to Work is Good Medicine Get out and contribute agaim Returning to work after a heart attack often requires patients to clear unexpected psychological hurdles in addition to the physical ones they already face. But the effort could pay off. Research suggests going back to work can be critical to […]
Breathing Through the Nose is Really Important! Breathing is often an ignored topic when it comes to good health, but breathing properly can improve oxygenation through your body, including the brain, and is a powerful strategy for relieving stress and anxiety To induce calm, you need to breathe slowly and lightly, from the diaphragm, and […]
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 […]
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Will Fail, All ‘Rentier’ Businesses Fail $TSLA Jim Chanos bets that Tesla. Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Elon Musk’s struggling EV company will fail. Mr. Chanos has identified, and sold short many of the best-known corporate disasters of the past few decades. He say in an interview Wednesday, that the underlying philosophy of his investment strategy […]
G7 Will Not Consider Any More Sanctions on Russia HeffX-LTN learned Sunday that sanctions on Russia were not on the agenda when foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) summit Sunday in Toronto, Canada/ The G7, comprised of representatives from the US, Canada, Germany, Britain, France, Italy and Japan, will instead look for ways […]
President Trump’s ‘Maximum Pressure’ Unnerved NKorea’s Leader President Trump’s campaign of “maximum pressure’ put on NKorea caused its President Kim Jong Un to step back and away from its nuclear and missile testing activities, White House Director of Strategic Communications Mercedes Schlapp said Saturday. “It clearly shows President Trump’s vision in focusing on denuclearizing North Korea, […]
People are Asking, “Is there more trade pressure coming against China?” Clearly, US President Trump believes that his Administration’s trade threats against China are working and now there is talk of plans to focus on new tariffs and possible blocks to Chinese tech investment in the US. According to an article Thursday in the WS-J, siting […]
Some Uncommon Causes for High Blood Pressure If you have been diagnosed with hypertension, aka high blood pressure, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high blood pressure affects 33% if adult Americans, but many people do not even know it. The exact causes of hypertension are puzzling […]
Rx Medications, Not the Only Answer to Relieving High Blood Pressure The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 30% of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, and only 50% of them have their blood pressure under control. Now, under controversial new guidelines released in November 2017, which advised that […]
The Many Benefits of Being Thankful Gratitude is Good Medicine Gratitude improves Relationships This week Americans gather together with family and friends to give thanks for our bounty, our friendships, and love. However, while it is good to count our blessings on Thanksgiving Day, practicing gratitude throughout the year can have tremendous health benefits. Experts […]
Germany’s Merkel in ‘Political Trouble’ May Call New Elections German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she would prefer to go ahead with new federal elections rather than try to form a minority government, as Europe’s most powerful leader weighs her options after the collapse of 4-party coalition talks late Sunday. Seeking her 4th term, Ms. Merkel […]
Using Meditation to Prevent Heart Disease Meditation may help reduce some risk factors for heart disease, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association. The statement, released Thursday, noted that a healthy lifestyle and medicines to control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other heart threats are the most effective ways to prevent […]
Real Good Foods to Help Lower Blood Pressure Arugula, or rocket, is a very healthy leafy green that helps decrease blood pressure due to the minerals potassium, calcium and magnesium, which help relax your blood vessels and, in turn, help reduce blood pressure Flaxseeds, beets, celery, olive oil and cooked tomatoes also help reduce blood […]
Pressure is on Congress as Lawmakers Return to DC Harvey has put heavy pressure on the lackluster US Congress as lawmakers get ready to return to Washington on Tuesday after a 5-week Summer recess. A big workload awaits them, including funding the government by month’s end and increasing the federal borrowing limit, and ever ending […]
From Success to Super Success, Can You Do It? Success is an obsession, and a catalyst for failure Many people want it more than anything else, and they will sacrifice everything to have it, which is often the cost of getting there. Here is the problem. Sustaining success, and going beyond success to Super Success is […]
Gold’s Price Under Heavy Pressure, Taps Key Support $GLD The price of Gold has been pressured for the past 2 weeks, as commodity prices have fallen, as the Fed signaled more rate hikes, the USS staged a nice relief rebound, and persistent risk appetite in the equity markets slowed demand for Gold. This confluence of […]
Effects of Obesity on the Human Body & Their Symptoms Obesity is a concern that should be addressed immediately, because it can/does cause many serious complications. Below is a list of health complications that can arise due to obesity, as well as their symptoms, as follows: Type 2 Diabetes: Most people who are obese develop […]
Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Heart Disease and Stroke Not getting enough sleep can 2X the chances of dying from heart disease or stroke, particularly in people with risk factors like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and cholesterol, US researchers said Wednesday. The findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association were based […]
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 […]
Conscious Breathing Slows Heart Rate and May Prevent High Blood Pressure Conscious breathing is an effective way to slow the heart rate that has long been known to meditators and athletes Practicing breathing exercises may prevent hypertension in adults, if caught early while the nervous system is still plastic, according to an Australian study published […]
Anti-Aging: Beet Juice, Exercise Delivers More Oxygen to Brain Drinking beetroot juice before working out makes the brains of older adults with high blood pressure perform like younger brains, says a study from Wake Forest University. “We knew, going in, that a number of studies had shown that exercise has positive effects on the brain,” […]
Understanding the Language of the Heart Can Save Your Life Heart Disease is the #1 Killer in the US, Do Not Ignore the Signals Heart disease is the #1 killer of men and women in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancers combined. Yet many Americans ignore Key warning signs that […]
Inflationary Pressures Loom in China, as Economy Firms Accelerated consumer and industrial prices growth indicates nascent inflationary pressure on the Chinese economy, despite the good start to Y 2017. The CPI (consumer price index) rose 2.5% Y-Y last month, fractionally above market expectations of 2.4% and the strongest in 2.5 years. Meanwhile, industrial inflation expanded […]
What We Eat, When We Eat It Is Key To Good Heart Health People who want a healthy heart should be mindful of not only what they eat, but when they eat, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). The report is a response to the growing evidence that timing […]
Sunlight Can Lower High Blood Pressure, Reduce Heart Disease & Cancer Risk $CRRVF Research has shown that when Sunlight strikes your skin, nitric oxide (NO) is released into our bloodstream. NO is a powerful blood pressure lowering compound that helps protect your cardiovascular system, cutting your risk for both heart attack and stroke. UVB light […]
High Blood Pressure can Lead to Stroke, Heart Problems & Kidney Disease + $CRRVF The new study shows public health efforts to improve blood pressure control are working, but “there are still disparities that still affect minorities,” said senior author Dr. Edgar Argulian, of Mt. Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City. Treatment of […]
Every Winter, Lots of People ‘Drop Dead’ Shoveling Snow It happens every winter, otherwise healthy men and women die from a sudden heart attack while shoveling Snow, while thousands of other Americans go to emergency rooms with cardiovascular problems. The Big Q: Why are some people more likely to drop dead while shoveling heavy snow […]
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 […]
The Heart Health Benefits of Fermented Beets Fermented beets may be among the healthiest vegetables out there, as most of the sugar is then eaten up by beneficial bacteria during the fermentation process, while leaving other health-boosting ingredients intact. Fermented foods are also full of probiotics or good bacteria. A large number of studies have […]
Beets and Beet Juice Boost Heart Health Raw beets and raw beet juice are typically recommended in limited amounts due to their high sugar content, but when fermented, beets may be among the healthiest vegetables there are, as most of the sugar is “eaten” by beneficial bacteria during the fermentation process while leaving other health-boosting […]
Losing Sleep Is A Health Hazard, Get a Good Night’s Sleep Losing sleep is bad for our health, and research points out why the human body suffers when deprived of quality sleep. Many people are at risk, including those who struggle with insomnia as well as people who work long, erratic hours or night shifts. Emergency […]
Blood Pressure Is Important, What You Need to Know Fact: about 1 in 3 American adults need to be concerned about their blood pressure. And, according to the American Heart Association, 28% of them do not know it. Many people go about their lives unaware that their blood pressure levels may be creeping higher, even […]
Investing & Trading Stocks Can Be Stressful, Check Your Blood Pressure According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 33% American adults (70+) have high blood pressure. About 50% have uncontrolled high blood pressure, which increases your risk for a number of serious health problems, including: Heart disease Stroke Kidney disease Cognitive decline, […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finished Mixed $WEAT, $CORN, $SOYB Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Wheat rebounded a bit Tuesday, Corn retreated and Soybean fell on a stronger USD. The most active Corn contract for Jul delivery was down 0.25 cents, or 0.06%, to close at 3.975 bu. Jul Wheat delivery added 2 cents, or 0.43%, to […]
Earth Day Proves The Value of Water And More April 22, 2016 Ecological principles guide economic strategies to fit 21st Century conditions. Mekong River floodwaters force Vietnamese farmers to erect barricades to protect their fields. From 1980 to 2014, 41 percent of all the economic losses globally, and 27 percent of the fatalities, were from […]