When your heart beats, it usually sets a fairly steady rhythm. But what you can’t readily notice when you take your pulse is that there are very small fluctuations in the time that passes between each beat. Those fluctuations are minuscule – usually ranging between around 20 to 200 milliseconds [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
