Leafy green vegetables are essential to a healthy diet…but there’s a lot of confusion about which ones are best. Luckily, researchers at William Paterson University in New Jersey set the record straight once and for all. They’ve scored and ranked greens according to the essential nutrient content and bioavailability of each serving. And the results may surprise you…
Here are the top five most nutrient-dense greens:
… Read MoreHealth Watch readers know that one of the most powerful ways to declare your health independence is to stop eating processed foods. Even the ones that claim to be “healthy” just can’t compete with fresh, organic, earth-grown nutrients.
And Big Food knows it. Their sales are on the decline—even the stuff they try to pass off as good for you.1
So they’re fighting back with a sneaky trick…
… Read MoreTelomeres are the protein “caps” of your cellular DNA. As we get older, our telomeres shrink. Every time a cell replicates, telomeres get smaller and smaller. When they get too short, they can’t divide themselves anymore. This leads to cell death. And that means showing signs of aging—and worse.
Keeping your telomeres long may hold the key to feeling—even looking—younger as you age.… Read More
Health Watch readers know there are natural ways to help tame blood pressure. And good thing—new research reveals prescription drugs for high blood pressure may be contributing to the rise of another dangerous condition…
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin thought there could be a link between blood pressure medications and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The team looked at 1,913 subjects.… Read More
Building functional, real-world strength—and even some muscle—doesn’t require a gym membership. You don’t even need weights. If you want to make everyday activities, from carrying groceries to walking upstairs, easier, look no further…
Here are five functional strength exercises you can do anywhere:
… Read MoreCortisol is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it controls how you react in an emergency situation. It’s what makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Without it, there’d be no fight or flight reaction. And we’d be easy prey for just about any hungry hunter. On the other hand…
Having high levels of cortisol can cause some major health problems.… Read More