We’ve been promoting the benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for years. It gets you in shape faster, is better for your heart, and helps you lose weight more efficiently than other types of workouts.
And it turns out that HIIT has another important benefit: It prevents migraine headaches.
… Read MoreFish oil is America’s most popular nutritional supplement. About 19 million of us take it in hopes of staving off heart disease and other serious conditions.1
But the science behind it has always been controversial. Some studies showed it worked. Others didn’t.
… Read MoreAustralia is having a terrible flu season. They report double the number of cases compared to last season.
And the nation has suffered nearly twice as many flu deaths so far. The most severely affected groups have been seniors and children.1
Why should this matter to you?
… Read MoreTurmeric is the spice that gives Asian curries their distinctive golden color. But it isn’t just a culinary treat.
For thousands of years, practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine have used turmeric and curcumin, its best-known derivative, as a staple medicinal treatment.1
… Read MoreBeing stuck in a cramped plane cabin with hundreds of other people, it’s no wonder we worry about catching a cold or flu while flying.
Some people wipe down the armrests and tray table with antiseptic wipes. Others may take an immune-boosting supplement before their flight.
And what about that overhead vent? Isn’t it spraying germs from the other passengers?
… Read MoreEating one avocado a day dramatically increases levels of a nutrient in your brain that keeps you mentally sharp.
That’s the recent finding of Tufts University researchers. They gathered 40 healthy adults ages 50 and over and tested them for lutein in their brain.
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