Multivitamins May Protect Postmenopausal Women with Breast Cancer
A recent study at Yeshiva University – Albert Einstein College of Medicine, involving thousands of postmenopausal women, suggests that women who develop breast cancer may greatly benefit from
Why Do Most Heart Attacks and Strokes Occur in the Morning?
You know that cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in both men and women. Did you know that most adverse cardiovascular events occur in the morning, and that people who have a heart attack in the morning
Metal Used In Electronics May Double Risk of Stroke
A metal used in numerous electronics and light bulbs may double the risk of stroke, according to a new study. Stroke is currently the second leading cause of death in the Western world, ranking only second to heart disease. It…
Another Big Reason to Lose Weight
Men who are overweight or obese when they are diagnosed with prostate cancer are more likely to die from the disease than men who are not overweight. Even more alarming, patients with more aggressive
The Power of Forgiveness
Anger is a normal human response to negative or threatening events. Doctors have known for decades that sustained or recurrent anger takes a huge toll on your health. During episodes of anger, the adrenal glands release stress hormones such as
New Study Reveals Another Benefit to Sleep
When you sleep, your brain undergoes a fascinating “detox” process that removes waste products linked to Alzheimer’s and dementia. In fact, this cleansing activity is 10 times more
Oreos as Addictive as Cocaine and Morphine
Many nutritionists have long warned that high fat/high sugar foods are addictive. Now there is even more scientific evidence. Joseph Schroeder, associate professor of neuroscience at Connecticut College, and Jamie Honohan, a scholar in the College’s
Vitamin D Increases Benefits of Red Grapes and Blueberries
Last month, researchers at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University reported more evidence affirming the health benefit of compounds found in red grapes and blueberries. But this time, there was a new twist.
How to Balance Your Hormones Naturally
Our bodies produce dozens of hormones that control most aspects of our physical and mental health. When hormones are out of balance, they cause numerous mental and physical health issues. Proper exercise and diet, stress management, a high
This Nut May Prevent Diabetes & Heart Disease
Medical researchers from the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Connecticut have found evidence suggesting that adding walnuts to one’s diet can protect against diabetes and heart disease in at-risk individuals. For the study, a sample of 46 adults aged 30-75…