Whether emerging from sadness or joy, tears of emotion also contain the secrets of your true health. Tears can be such a good predictor of one’s health status that NASA has even proposed using tears to monitor the health of astronauts in space. Now researchers believe that the inexpensive, non-invasive [...]
Exercise or weight loss, which is a better bet for health and longevity? We’ve explored the benefits of both in this newsletter. The guidelines for obesity management have long focused on weight loss through dieting and increased physical activity. And in recent years, some scientists have suggested a “fat-but-fit” approach [...]
When medical researchers investigate plants that have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, they get important lessons in the unique ways that herbs can improve health. That’s certainly the case with the herb known as skullcap. It’s a central herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been [...]
It’s a familiar story, but always impressive: When medical researchers take a close look at ancient healing traditions and inevitably find that foods and herbs used for thousands of years have remarkable health benefits. Consider arugula, a green-leafy vegetable popular in salads, which the Greeks and Romans considered an aphrodisiac. [...]
Even if you lead a very healthy lifestyle, you’re bound to feel ill every now and then. If your health takes a serious turn for the worse, you’ll probably depend on your healthcare providers to figure out why you’re sick and what to do about it. But how dependable is [...]
Antioxidant compounds called flavonoids are key to the remarkable health benefits of many fruits and vegetables, and even red wine. For instance, researchers have discovered that flavonoids can fight inflammation and protect your heart. Recently they made another discovery: The heart health benefits of flavonoids may be the result of [...]
In our time-crunched world many of us lament our lack of free time, which can lead to burnout and a host of stress-related health issues. However, researchers say there’s a fine balance when it comes to the amount of free time necessary for good mental health and wellbeing. Can too [...]
About 80 years ago, when vitamin research was in its infancy, scientists began studying vitamin C. They discovered a disease called scurvy that resulted from vitamin C deficiency, and wanted to know just how much vitamin C was necessary for prevention. Their early research revealed this ordinary vitamin’s critical importance [...]
An herb that’s been used medicinally since the time of the ancient Greeks and Egyptians is proving its worth in modern labs around the world. And while the ancient Greeks used it for breathing problems and the Egyptians put it in their cosmetics (and mummification chemicals), today the latest research [...]
New research linking gum disease with Alzheimer’s disease will have you reaching for your toothbrush and dental floss. Let’s dig deeper into the story on this fascinating trigger for Alzheimer’s disease... Gum disease, or more specifically periodontal disease, is a huge concern for older people. In fact, the Centers for [...]
