We all know that drinking alcoholic beverages increases your risk of dying from cirrhosis of the liver. But new research shows that drinking two cups of another type of brew each day does the exact opposite.

The report comes from the National University of Singapore. A team of researchers there wanted to see how everyday beverages affect liver cirrhosis mortality. They followed 63,275 people between the ages of 45 and 75 for almost 15 years.… Read More

Have you heard about the latest study on fruits and vegetables? We can’t say the findings surprise us. But we also can’t say we completely agree.

Researchers from the University College of London followed more than 65,000 people over 35 years of age over seven years. In the end, they found that people who ate seven total servings of fruits and vegetables a day were 42 percent less likely to die—from anything.… Read More

If you’ve been reading Health Watch, you know how important it is to eat the right fats. Obviously we aren’t talking about trans and hydrogenated fats. We mean essential fatty acids (EFAs) that lower inflammation, bad cholesterol, and can add years to your life.

One of the most popular—and convenient—sources of these healthy fats is fish oil. And as great as fish oil is, some people avoid it.… Read More

It’s like turning your brain from a well-tuned four-cylinder engine into a turbo-charged racing machine.1 At least that’s how one expert describes eating this compound. It provides a sense of focus, motivation, and wellbeing. But now we know it does more than that…

This powerful plant works as a natural antidepressant to promote feelings of happiness and comfort. It’s a secret mood-enhancer used by the San people of South Africa.… Read More