Don’t be surprised if your next physical includes a tape measure around your waist in addition to a check of your height and weight. That’s right, assessing potential health risks is not only about how much you weigh but where you carry those pounds, especially if you have a “spare [...]
You know that high blood pressure can be a threat to your health – endangering your heart, arteries and your brain. High blood pressure can increase your risk of a heart attack, stroke and even Alzheimer’s disease. But there’s another blood pressure problem that often gets overlooked, and it can [...]
Whether you must avoid cow milk or simply choose to, the market featuring milk alternatives is becoming more crowded every year. Since these milk alternatives claim a variety of health benefits it’s hard to figure out which is best for you. Let’s take a closer look at what the science [...]
Today there are so many wonderful examples of people who have remained physically strong, energetic and mentally sharp into their 80’s, 90’s and beyond. Whether it’s due to great genes, a healthy lifestyle—or both—these people look and act years younger than their true age. Now, the latest research is pinpointing [...]
By now you're probably aware of the dangers of the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Increasingly, infections that can't be killed off with drugs are making people seriously ill and proving deadly. Over 160,000 Americans die of multi-drug-resistant infection every year, and that number is growing. As researchers seek out ways [...]
