When was the last time your health care provider had you sit quietly for 12 minutes before taking your blood pressure?
Probably never.
And that means you’re readings may be falsely high.
… Read MoreStevia Fights Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome doesn’t summon the same dread as other major killers.
That may be because it isn’t a distinct disease. Instead, it’s a “constellation” of symptoms. They include abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. Together, they add up to metabolic syndrome, which doubles your risk of early death.1
… Read MoreLittle-Known Vitamin Stops Heart Problems
This vitamin doesn’t get much attention. But a new study shows it may be the single most important nutrient for your heart. It prevents a serious and common condition that often leads to sudden cardiac arrest.1
Researchers from Augusta University in Georgia wanted to find out if this vitamin could stop left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). It is a gradual enlargement and thickening of the walls of your heart’s left ventricle.… Read More
Do Prewashed Greens Lose Vitamins?
Are we sacrificing nutrition for convenience when we buy prewashed salad greens?
They’ve become wildly popular in recent years. It’s so easy to open the bag and have greens ready to be tossed into a salad. No more washing. No more drying with paper towels or using “salad spinners.”
They’ve turned healthy food into convenience food.
… Read MoreDo You Bring This Into the Bathroom?
In the pre-digital era, millions of Americans retreated to their bathrooms with a newspaper, magazine, or book.
But now? The print media are on their last legs. And more people are relying on their smartphones to occupy their minds while they attend to bathroom business.
… Read MoreChuck Norris: MRI Destroyed My Wife’s Health
For years, people have thought MRIs were safe. They allow medical imaging without harmful radiation like with X-rays. Just some loud noise and a tight squeeze to deal with.
But mounting evidence is finding that MRIs can severely damage your health…
Just ask actor Chuck Norris and his wife Gena.
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