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 MoreThis 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
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 MoreIn 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 MoreFor 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.
… Read MoreSeniors have different goals than young people when it comes to exercise.
Instead of packing on muscle to look buff, they are more likely to want a workout that helps them live independently and continue to do the things they love.
A new study shows that one exercise may be better than all others in reaching this objective.
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