Once again, government doctors urged us all to get the flu shot last year. How much did it help us?
If you’re a senior, not one bit. That’s what a new analysis shows.
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Dark or Light Roast: What’s the Healthiest Coffee?
For years, doctors warned that coffee was bad for your heart.
They didn’t have much evidence to support this advice other than the fact that caffeine slightly raises your blood pressure.
But recent studies show that effect is only temporary. And it’s harmless in just about everybody.
… Read MoreVitamin D Supercharges Your Workout
If you’re a regular Health Watch reader, you know the importance of adequate vitamin D. And you also know it’s crucial to your health to get regular exercise.
Now, a new study shows the power of combining them. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found a powerful synergistic link between vitamin D and exercise in preventing heart attacks and strokes.
… Read MoreSugar Destroys Enzyme that Stops Alzheimer’s
The average American consumes 19.5 teaspoons (82 grams) of sugar every day. That’s about 66 pounds a year.1
And it’s killing us.
Now, a new breakthrough study adds one more major health scourge to the list.
… Read MoreEat Earlier to Lose Weight, Researchers Say
When it comes to weight loss, timing is everything.
That’s the finding from a new study that shows when you eat is as important to your waistline as what you eat.
The research found that eating at the wrong time not only sabotages your weight loss efforts, it leads to higher blood sugar levels, bad cholesterol, and other markers for heart disease.… Read More
Here’s How to Get an Accurate Blood Pressure Reading at Home
High blood pressure is the number one cause of death and disability in the world. More than half of Americans over 50 have it.1 2
That’s why many of us have been told by our doctors to keep an eye on our readings. So we may use a home monitor to track our readings. These devices have become popular in recent years.… Read More