Thinking of having a few cold ones this Memorial Day weekend? You may want to do your homework first.
Alcohol in moderation may help you reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke…1 But if your beer has any of these dangerous substances in it, forget about the benefits. That brew may be doing more damage to your health than you could imagine.… Read More
You’ve seen the sensational headlines. And if you’re a regular Health Watch reader, you may not be buying what they have to say…
We certainly don’t.
… Read MoreA recent study led by researchers at Harvard University found that fiber does more than support healthy digestion… It may help you live longer if you’re a heart attack survivor.
Researchers followed over 4,000 subjects for nearly a decade. They found that a higher intake of dietary fiber led to as much as a 25% lower chance of dying for heart attack survivors.… Read More
If you’re like us, you’re counting down the days until grilling season. But in recent years, our favorite summer pastime has come under fire…
Grilling meat can be dangerous. At high temperatures, it forms compounds that can cause changes in your DNA. These include polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). They’re present in cigarette smoke and car exhaust.1 PAHs have caused cancer, tumors, and reproductive damage in animal studies.… Read More
We told you two years ago that processed meat products were too dangerous for human consumption.
These products—like hot dogs, frozen pizzas, sausage, and bacon—can contain nitrites linked to 4,000 cases of bowel cancer. And that’s just in the UK. They can also raise your risk of pancreatic cancer by nearly 70%. The bottom line: Avoid eating them at all costs.… Read More
It’s an all-star herb of Chinese medicine.
It’s the 2,000 year-old secret to invigorating and cleansing the blood. Healers have used ginseng as a treatment for ailments ranging from hypertension to halitosis. Some people swear by it. Others dismiss it as snake oil. But there’s solid research to back up the health benefits of ginseng.
Here are five great reasons to try ginseng.… Read More