Swimming and bicycling are great exercises. But if you’re at risk for osteoporosis or you want stronger bones, you need something else.
A new study shows that jumping and resistance activities—not cardio or endurance workouts—promote stronger bones.
… Read MoreMillions of people take a daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a heart attack. But a major new study shows it does more harm than good for most of them.
University of Florida researchers tracked more than 33,000 people diagnosed with atherosclerosis. This is hardening of the arteries. It can lead to a blood clot, which in turn can cause a heart attack or stroke.… Read More
You already know that exercising helps keep your body healthy and your mind sharp.
Now, a new study has found a simple way to bolster your workout’s positive effect on your brain. Researchers have discovered that seniors who drink a certain vegetable juice right before exercising can transform their brain into one that performs like a much younger brain.
… Read MoreA new Harvard study has found that eating chocolate helps prevent atrial fibrillation (AF). This is a common—and dangerous—condition in which the heart beats irregularly.
A quarter of Americans will develop AF at some point in their lives. It can lead to a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and blood clots.
Researchers tracked more than 55,000 people for over 13 years.… Read More
There are over 400 healing compounds in licorice. Natural healers in China, India, and the Middle East have used it for centuries to fight disease.
The root is used to relieve stomach disorders, respiratory ailments, pre-menstrual syndrome, peptic ulcers, and menopausal symptoms. It even helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels and promotes detoxification.1
Now, an exhaustive review of university studies finds that if you could eat only one food to prevent cancer…it might be licorice.… Read More
Chronic pain is the most common health complaint in the U.S. More than 100 million Americans suffer from it.1
And one condition causes more pain in more people than any other by far. It’s osteoarthritis. More than 30 million Americans adults have it.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is associated with aging. It’s often called “wear and tear” arthritis. The most common symptoms are pain and stiffness in the hips, knees, or lower back, particularly first thing in the morning.… Read More