Bring a Little Sunshine Into Your Heart
That getting out in the sun has many health benefits is old news. But how exactly sunrays enhance our wellbeing has not been completely understood by scientists for the longest time. In fact, warnings...
View ArticleTime Changes Affect Us More Than We May Think
We do it twice a year without giving it too much thought. Come spring, we turn our clocks by one hour forward, in autumn we dial them back again. It’s called daylight saving time, and it affects about...
View ArticleTrying to Cut Back on Salt Is Hard to Do
The warnings have been loud and clear for a long time: High levels of sodium (salt) intake are hazardous to our health. Especially the so-called “Western diet,” which is dominated by processed foods,...
View ArticleA Healthy Lifestyle Protects Best Against Stroke, Study Finds
Of course, you knew already that you should eat right, exercise regularly, not smoke, and not drink too much alcohol. Now a new study from Germany found even more evidence that you are well advised to...
View ArticleSalt and Sugar Contribute to Rise in Heart Disease, Studies Find
Several new studies focusing on heart health confirm that following certain dietary guidelines is crucial for preventing heart disease, one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Many, if not most,...
View ArticleFor Healthy Aging, Just Keep Moving
The healthier and more physically fit you are, the better your chances will be to live a long and active life. While that may be true to a large extent, researchers now say that you don’t need to be a...
View ArticleTo Prevent Heart Disease, Follow a Mediterranean Lifestyle
Southern Europeans are among the healthiest and longest living humans on the planet, according to studies on quality of life and longevity in different parts of the world. Considering the economic...
View ArticleObesity Must Be Addressed on Multiple Levels
Obesity has grown into an alarming public health crisis, and there is no telling when or even whether we will be able to get this epidemic under control. Over two thirds of Americans now struggle with...
View ArticleFor Heart Disease Patients, Meditation Can Be a Lifesaver, Study Finds
New research, funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), found that people with heart disease who regularly meditate may be able to reduce their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke nearly...
View ArticleFollowing a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Can Add Years to Your Life
Do you observe a healthy diet, abstain from smoking, watch your cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose levels and do you exercise at least for 30 minutes three times a week? If so, your chances of...
View ArticleDespite of Recommendations for Total Ban, Trans Fats Stick Around
Just as you thought it was safe to indulge again in your favorite pastries, crackers and chips because you were told that trans fats have been all but eliminated by food manufacturers under the...
View ArticleHeart Health Month – An Important Reminder
February is “Heart Health Month.” Health advocacy groups and organizations like the American Heart Association (AHA), the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the Centers for Disease...
View ArticleWhy Bill Clinton Became a Vegetarian
As the 42nd president of the United States, Bill Clinton has changed positions a few times before. But that the man who famously favored fast food for breakfast and countless other occasions has...
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