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Researchers have proven again and again that regular exercise can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. No news here. But can you reap even greater heart health benefits if you select a certain time to lace up your athletic shoes and get moving? The authors of a large new prospective study discovered that [...]

Long ago, when the Vikings sailed the world seeking lands to conquer, they relied on the herb roseroot to boost their moods, bestow strength and endurance and to boost their fighting spirit. Today, modern science has revealed that roseroot has a wealth of beneficial health effects, not the least of which is slowing down the [...]

Honey has enjoyed spectacular popularity as both a food and medicine for thousands of years. Modern analyses of honey not only prove the ancients were right in their reverence for honey, but they also show honey contains a surprising number of natural compounds that work together synergistically to support better health. Here’s how to take [...]

When recreational runners pound the streets, they believe they’re boosting their health and fitness – and they are. But too many of them fall into a dangerous trap. They focus solely on their exercise routine and forgo a healthy diet, thinking their workouts are enough. The unfortunate result of this erroneous belief is heart disease [...]

What kicks off the process that leads to Alzheimer’s? Decades of research has failed to come up with an answer. One area that’s been largely ignored is the role played by viruses. Mounting evidence points to HSV-1, the cold sore virus, as a prime suspect. But it doesn’t work alone. Let’s examine the recent science [...]

Stepping on a bathroom scale is a regular routine if you’re watching your weight. Well, now a new study suggests that you may want to swap your bathroom scale for a simple measuring tape.1 Here’s the story… For years now, many experts have used the body mass index (BMI), a somewhat controversial metric, to predict [...]

Many folks believe that eating foods containing artificial sweeteners is a healthy choice – helping to keep your weight down and your blood sugar under control. But research into the health effects of these compounds is not so reassuring. We’ve written many times over the years about the link between artificial sweeteners and cancer. But [...]

Exercise is a great, natural medicine. It produces benefits for every system in the body from the head on down. Getting a consistent dose of daily exercise improves your brain power, supports your cardiovascular system, lowers your risk for chronic disease, strengthens your bones and muscles, and maintains your independence to carry on with daily [...]

There are multiple ways we can arm ourselves against viruses in the coming winter season. We can eat healthy foods, exercise, get more sleep, minimize stress, avoid excess alcohol, and maintain a healthy weight. There’s also another, less appreciated, yet fun form of protection you can take advantage of, and it won’t cost you a [...]

What do you do if someone tries a falafel while keeping a flat face, or maybe a poach while you’re in the kitchen? If you know what I’m referring to then you’re one of five million players of America’s fastest growing sport - pickleball. It’s played by people of all ages, is fun, highly accessible [...]

Taking a vitamin E supplement has never been simple. There are eight types of vitamin E, and they all possess slightly different molecular structures that make significant differences in how the body responds to them. What’s more, not all experts agree on which forms you should take and when you should take them. So, how [...]

For starters, did you work out for 30 minutes today? That’s great, but did you spend the rest of your day hunched over a computer and lounging in front of the TV all evening? If this sounds like you, then you meet the definition of what scientists have dubbed an “active couch potato.” What’s more, [...]

Many medical researchers are finally coming around to accepting the truth of the ancient maxim that food can be your medicine. As a result, studies are proving that the ancients knew their stuff when it came to some foods’ healing benefits. One of these foods that researchers are now paying special attention to is the [...]

Want to know if a man will take care of his appearance, be polite, laugh more, compliment others or be promiscuous? Or whether a woman is more likely to enjoy professional success or make a greater effort to attract potential boyfriends? According to scientists you can ascertain these traits and many more by observing the [...]

Frequent readers of this publication know that I’m a big fan of morning walks. Besides the mental health benefits, I know those steps can reduce the risk of heart disease, manage blood pressure, boost brain health, and extend my life. And now, after spotting new research findings, I have a reason to lace up my [...]

If you like pasta, then you know there’s nothing better than homemade marinara sauce over fresh noodles. And real Italian pizza is better than any you’ll have anywhere else. For many years, scientists have known these rich, delicious dishes contain an “Italian secret” for heart health. A natural compound that’s found in the juicy tomato… [...]

When it comes to treating dementia, conventional medicine offers very little help. Most people who try an Alzheimer’s drug don’t experience dramatic improvements in their memories. That’s why your best defense against dementia is to stop the disease before it starts. Luckily, that just got a whole lot easier to do. Researchers from the University [...]

Can going barefoot and making shoeless contact with the earth significantly improve your health? A growing number of researchers argue that it can – and a collection of studies support their view. This point of view, as you might imagine, is not universally accepted among medical folks. But it's worth understanding why earthing has attracted [...]

Remember your last physical exam? They likely listened to your heart, checked your blood pressure, and had you “hop on the scale.” But did they have you stand on one leg for ten-seconds? Nope, didn’t think so. Well, that could change based on a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.1 Longevity [...]