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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
