“Diet” versions of most foods are no better than the regular kind. Now, the latest research shows that diet soda is just as bad for you as regular soda.
We recently told you why diet soda makes you gain weight.
… Read MorePlant Root Eliminates the Real Cause of Colon Cancer
New research shows one plant root holds promise in reducing the risk of colon cancer. It works by reducing certain markers that can lead to the cancer of the large intestine.
Dr. Suzanna Zick has just wrapped up a phase II study on the root.
… Read MoreLose Weight and Feel Younger – in Just Minutes a Day
There’s good news on the fitness front. Studies show you can get heart healthy benefits and lose weight by increasing your lung power. Without spending hours at the gym.
In fact, you can see benefits in as little as 12 minutes a day.
As we explained on Tuesday, duration training – like long distance runs – can put serious strain on your heart.… Read More
Avoid This Diet Myth for a Healthy New Year
With the New Year just around the corner, most folks are thinking about their health… and looking for ways to improve it.
But if you follow the government guidelines on healthy eating, you could be doing yourself more harm than good.
When we first published this story a few months ago, many readers let us know that they were shocked that the government guidelines could stray so far from what’s really healthy.… Read More
The Marathon Myth: Quickest Way to a Heart Attack?
Do marathon runners really drop dead in the middle of a race? And if they do, why does it happen? It doesn’t make sense… shouldn’t they be in great shape?
We’re always told we need to exercise. It’s our best option for strengthening our hearts.
Yet, statistics prove that it’s no myth. Long-distance runners do drop dead. Usually in the middle of a run.… Read More
Enlisting Nature's Help to Battle High Blood Pressure
Can a simple natural remedy really cut your risk of stroke by 34 percent?
A Cambridge-trained scientist says it can. His findings have been reviewed by Harvard Medical School. And they’ve given them the thumbs up.
As we explained on Tuesday, high blood pressure (HBP) is a life-threatening condition for millions of Americans. And the drugs that combat it pose serious side effects of their own.… Read More