They say you can do anything with the right attitude, but what if we told you that includes improving your cardiovascular health and increasing your longevity? That’s what a new study suggests. After studying eight years’ worth of data on about 70,000 women, Harvard researchers found that the most optimistic individuals were much… Continue Reading
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3 Ways to Heart Health: Beans, Weight Loss & Exercise
Beans, beans, the miracle food, the more you eat, the lower your cholesterol and risk of heart attack? According to recent research, yes! Coupled with a little weight loss and exercise, you can really reduce your chances of developing cardiovascular disease. A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that a… 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
Can a Man Take a Woman’s Vitamin?
By David. H. Rahm Q: I take a women’s multi-vitamin on a daily basis. My husband doesn’t take a vitamin but periodically takes my multi. Should a man take a woman’s vitamin or should he be taking a multi designed specifically for men? It really depends on a number of factors including the… Continue Reading
Low-Fiber Diet Linked to Increased Disease Risk
Did you know that eating more might help reduce your risk of obesity, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome? Eating more fiber, that is! While it’s well known that fiber can, well, keep things moving along, recent research is showing that it can do much, much more to prevent disease and keep us healthy. The… 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
A Vegetarian Diet May Help You Live Longer
Though the fountain of youth may be a myth, research is revealing the link between what we consume and the quality and length of our lives. It’s pretty simple – a better diet means better health and a longer life, and recent research shows this might mean cutting meat out of your diet. A… Continue Reading
Want to Live Longer? Live Near Trees
In January, with the landscape barren, it’s hard to imagine that living near a tree-lined street can have a positive impact on your health. But, in a new study by the U.S. Forest Service, researchers found that the presence of trees may be linked to human health. Numerous studies have shown that exposure to… Continue Reading
11 Health Benefits of Having Pets
They love us unconditionally, listen without having to put in their two cents, and are always happy to see us. Our pets are our best friends, and they give us so much without asking anything in return. But did you know that pets can also have a positive effect on our health? Pets are… Continue Reading
Red Meat Linked to Shorter Lifespan
It’s not uncommon for many Americans to consume at least one serving of red meat each day. However, it may be time to rethink this practice, as a new study published in the American Medical Association’s Archives of Internal Medicine links red meat consumption to a shorter life span. Researchers analyzed the meat-eating habits… Continue Reading