Be honest. How many servings of fruits and vegetables have you had today? If you said three or four, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re the average American or Brit. But if you want to live a longer life, you’ll have to do better than “an apple a day.” In fact, you’ll have to… Continue Reading
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Eat Less Meat & Cheese in Mid-Life to Live Longer
Bacon at breakfast, ham and cheese at lunch and steak for dinner aren’t all that uncommon in the American diet. Coupled with the enduring popularity of lower-carb diets, which many mistakenly think to mean all protein, all the time, it seems our consumption of meat and cheese continues to increase. But if you’ve… Continue Reading
The Surprising Health Benefits of Being in Love
You suddenly break out into a cold sweat. Your heart starts to race, your mouth goes dry, and you feel lightheaded. Funny how the symptoms of love often mimic the symptoms of illness. It’s not hard to see that falling in love has a strong effect on your body, but can you really be… Continue Reading
Will Intermittent Fasting Help Me Lose 15 Pounds & Keep it Off?
By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: Over the past 20 years I’ve gained 15 pounds and I’d like to lose it. I’ve heard that the Fast Diet is not only effective for weight loss but weight maintenance. Is this just the latest fad diet or does the Fast Diet really work? You’re not… Continue Reading
Daily Multivitamin May Cut Cancer Risk in Men
Multivitamin users – at least a third of all Americans – cite a number of reasons for taking their dailies, including improved immunity, a boost in energy, and a heightened sense of overall wellness. Now add to that list a reduced risk of cancer, says a group of researchers from Harvard Medical School. How… Continue Reading
Selenium
Selenium is a trace mineral that works as an antioxidant in the body. Selenium is incorporated into glutathione peroxidase, an antioxidant enzyme that plays a critical role in reducing free-radicals and oxidation in the body. Free-radicals are unstable oxygen molecules that are a byproduct of metabolism. Diet and lifestyle also impact the amount of free-radicals… Continue Reading
Moderate Drinking and Breast Cancer Risk
A 2011 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that even moderate alcohol consumption can lead to an increased risk of breast cancer. With so much information out there about the cardiovascular benefits of drinking moderate amounts of red wine, it’s easy to see how this might bring confusion to… Continue Reading
Health Benefits of Coffee
With September 29th marked as National Coffee Day, look for national chains and local coffee houses offering free or discounted cups of coffee. In celebration of this day, now is a great time to learn more about coffee. Below, the basic facts about the coffee plant and coffee bean are reviewed. Then, the benefits… Continue Reading
U.S. Life Expectancy Drops Slightly to 77.8 Years
The average life expectancy in the U.S. dropped slightly to 77.8 years, according to a preliminary report issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The statistics are based on the most recent data from 2008. Slight Decrease in Life Expectancy Life expectancy for both males and females decreased slightly. It went from 75.4 to… Continue Reading
Government Sets New Health Goals for Nation
In less than a month, many of us will be making New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier, exercise more or stop smoking. In a similar manner, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) just issued its new health goals for Americans. The only difference is that we have 10 years to… Continue Reading