New Findings on Coffee – How much is too much?
Is coffee good for you or not? Over the years there have been numerous studies supporting both positions. An older study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine suggested that drinking more than 2 cups of coffee per day…
This Antioxidant Removes Heavy Metals from Water
Amid growing concerns regarding the safety of our drinking water, new research suggests a favorite ingredient in Mexican, Southeast Asian and other spicy food may help.
Breakthrough Discerns Normal Memory Loss from Disease
Cornell University researchers have developed a reliable method to distinguish between normal age related memory decline and the more serious disease related memory decline. With this methodology, researchers
Beware of Proton Pump Inhibitors
The American Heart Association just published a report from scientists at Houston Methodist Hospital and two other institutions suggesting that popular drugs used to treat acid reflux disease may also raise your risk of heart problems.
These Foods may Lower Your Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
A new study at the University of Illinois found that celery, artichokes and certain herbs (especially Mexican oregano) contain flavonoids which kill pancreatic cancer cells. The study found that a particular flavonoid called
Add This To Your Exercise Routine for Better Results
A recent study by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) found that listening to your favorite music can improve vascular function in patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). 74 heart patients were divided into three groups. Patients in the first…
How You Store Your Fruits and Veggies May Effect Their Nutritional Value
Can storing fruits and vegetables in a dark cabinet or refrigerator lower their nutritional value? According to new research from Rice University and the University of California at Davis, there may be potential health benefits to storing fresh produce in…
7 Common Traits of Centenarians
“Blue Zones” are geographic and demographic areas of the world where people are most likely to live to be 100 or more. Dan Buettner, National Geographic author and explorer, was the first to identify 5 of these areas. They are…
A Key Indicator of Your Overall Health
Posture has always been viewed as a key indicator of overall health. We usually associate good posture with beauty, confidence, youth and vitality – and for good reason. According to the American Journal of Pain Management,
What Does Food, Friends and Thoughts Have in Common?
Who will you be 5 years from now? What direction are you moving in regarding overall health and well being? You have more control than you might think. As you journey toward the future, keep this in mind.
