Reality TV star Kim Zolciak-Biermann is 37 years old. She’s slim and in terrific shape. She has the best dietitians, personal trainers, and medical care money can buy.
But that didn’t help her the day her left side went numb and she suddenly couldn’t speak…
After being rushed to the hospital, doctors confirmed she had suffered a series of mini-strokes. It may seem shocking for someone to have strokes at such a young age.… Read More
Samurai warriors drank it for lasting energy on the battlefield. And modern science shows that it can protect your heart as you age.
Matcha (pronounced MA-cha) tea comes from young green tea leaves grown in the shade. It packs much more antioxidant power than standard green teas. Studies have shown the potent brew lowers inflammation and even helps kill cancer cells.… Read More
Big Pharma’s at it again…
A new study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) could prompt yet another revision to the American Heart Association’s (AHA) guidelines.
The current systolic (top number) blood pressure (SBP) they tell you to aim for is 140 mm Hg. But the new findings suggest lowering SBP to 120 mm Hg reduced heart attack, heart failure, and stroke risk by about a third.… Read More
How many times have you packed up to go home from work and realized you hadn’t left your desk at all? No coffee break. No restroom break. Not even a lunch break.
You think you’re being productive. You’re getting more done by working nonstop at your desk all day. Right? Not exactly. Sitting in front of your computer screen for hours isn’t just bad for your eyes…
Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center followed over 17,000 people for 13 years.… Read More
Stress kills. It’s the driving force behind depression, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s.
Not all stress affects you the same way. But new research suggests work stress may be the worst of them all. And not surprisingly, it’s one of the main sources of stress for most Americans.1
This type of stress can lead to eating disorders and violence…2 It even increases your risk of having a heart attack by 25%.… Read More
You can enjoy a glass of red wine, knowing that it contains true health benefits. Resveratrol is a major antioxidant that comes from grape skins. It usually gets the credit for maintaining a healthy heart and reversing the signs of aging.
But there’s much more power within the grapes…
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