A new British study shows that vitamin C can stave off cataracts.1
By the time we are 75, it’s estimated about half of us will have the sight-robbing condition. It is a clouding of the eye lens that impairs vision.2 Some 24 million Americans have suffered cataracts.
But scientists at Kings College London found that if you have enough vitamin C in your diet, you can reduce your chances of getting cataracts by almost 40%.… Read More
Exercise is good for your body—especially your heart. Physical activity can ward off heart disease and stroke, the two top causes of death in the U.S.1
But exercising when your body is telling you to stop could kill you.2
When you put a finger on a hot burner, your body tells you to remove it quickly. It also warns you when it feels exercise is threatening your well-being.… Read More
For decades, the body mass index (BMI) has been considered the best tool to determine if you’re overweight.
The BMI’s ability to diagnose obesity has gone almost unchallenged since it was invented in the 1830s by Belgian mathematician Aldolphe Quetelet. It is the ratio of a person’s weight to the square of their height.
Our major health institutions—the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)—still recommend it.… Read More
Big Pharma’s attempt to super-charge women’s love lives is a big fail.
The drug Addyi, a little pink pill for women, hit the market late last year with great fanfare. It was supposed to be Viagra for women.
But women refused to buy into the hype… And rightfully so.
… Read MoreScientists have found laughter may be the best medicine for a lagging love life.
Research shows upbeat activities that lead to laughter, like watching a comedy, cause your body to produce nitric oxide. This simple molecule expands blood vessels.
For men, this is crucial. It increases blood flow. This supports healthy and long-lasting erections.
… Read MoreYou may soon be getting this surprising heart health advice from your doctor: “Eat two steaks and call me in the morning.”
Researchers at Kansas State University have come up with a way to add heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids to beef.1,2
Omega-3s are powerful medicine against heart attacks. They are the active ingredient in fish oil pills, which many people take to prevent heart disease.… Read More