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