Why do you exercise?
Chances are it’s for one or all of these reasons:
A new study shows that working out has another, perhaps unexpected benefit. It lowers the risk for seven types of cancers. … Read More
There’s no doubt that exercise is good for your health.
It lowers your blood pressure, helps manage your weight, reduces your risk of cancer, diabetes, and falls. It wards off fatigue and is linked with a longer lifespan.
Most people are aware of all this. Still, misinformation about exercise is rampant.
Let’s take a look at nine common myths…
Coffee used to be a guilty pleasure. That’s because for decades, doctors told us it caused heart problems.
This goes back to a 1946 study. Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that people who drank lots of coffee had a 300% higher risk of heart disease.[1]
It turns out the research was nonsense. The scientists didn’t control for smoking.
Back in the day, many people drank coffee while smoking cigarettes.… Read More
Here comes the New Year, with hordes of folks looking for ways to become healthier.
Some of us will resolve to exercise more. Others will go on diets. Or we’ll cut out guilty pleasures like fast food.
Most of us will fail miserably.
One study found that 80% of New Year’s resolutions die by mid-February.[1]
New research shows there’s a better way.… Read More
Probiotics are all the rage right now in the natural health world. For good reason.
Many studies show they improve digestion. The good bacteria they provide can treat constipation, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and other common stomach conditions.[1]
Probiotics are also linked to better immunity and mental health.
Now, a new study shows that probiotic supplements have another surprising benefit.… Read More
Most of us think we know what causes insomnia…
Too much caffeine…stress…jet lag…using a computer at night…napping too much.
A new study shows that there is another powerful factor that drives sleeplessness.
The research comes from the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Investigators analyzed records from 50,000 participants in a women’s health study. They compared rates of insomnia with data on diet.… Read More