Health Watch readers know there are many factors that put your heart health at risk. And not just the obvious ones like smoking and being overweight. There are the heart drugs your doctor will try to prescribe to tame your blood pressure. Even the air we breathe could be putting this organ in direct danger.
But research shows there’s another factor at play… One you may not give a second thought to.… Read More
We’ve told you before… Inactivity kills.
Studies have shown being sedentary can increase your risk of cancer by 50%. Just sitting for too long can raise your risk. So the solution is simple… Stay active and lower your odds. Even just housework or gardening can get your blood flowing.
But if you really want to live a longer, healthier life, you’ll have to do more.… Read More
Being overweight can double your heart disease risk.1 The good news is you can shed pounds to lower the odds. But researchers found another physical feature that you can’t control…that could be putting you in danger.
Your height.
… Read MoreMost diets are fads at best. They rely on unrealistic or unhealthy approaches. And with beach season approaching, you might not know where to turn. Not to worry. There are simple—effective—ways to start losing weight today.
Here are five easy ways to jump-start weight loss. And best of all, not one of them requires you starving yourself or even cutting out foods.… Read More
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid. Your brain needs it to function.1 In fact, 97% of omega-3s in your brain are DHA.2
Studies show higher levels of it can improve cognitive function… This includes things like mood, memory, and learning. But a DHA deficiency is linked to neurological problems…like anxiety and even Alzheimer’s.3
… Read MoreWe’ve told you before that 10 minutes of exercise a day could make you 50% less likely to die of heart complications.1 Research also shows people with high fitness levels can reduce their hypertension risk by up to 20%.2 But there’s another reason to get more of it…
It may reduce your risk of facing erectile dysfunction (ED).
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