Do you think your tax dollars should be spent to make you sick? Of course not.
But that is exactly what researchers found when they set out to determine the effect on public health of $170 billion in government farm subsidies.
The federal government uses your tax money to pay for corn, soy, wheat, and dairy farming. This keeps these foods cheap.… Read More
You no longer need to feel guilty when you eat eggs for breakfast. And those terrible-tasting egg white omelets? It’s time to go back to the real thing.
Doctors have taken a fresh look at egg yolks and cholesterol studies. They’ve determined that the good old egg is great for your health. The conventional wisdom about cholesterol in the yolk damaging your heart?… Read More
Great news for older adults: You don’t have to beat yourself up at the gym or jog for hours to gain huge health benefits.
A major new study found that simply walking 15 minutes per weekday cuts your chances of dying by 22%.1
French researchers set out to find out how much exercise seniors need to get longevity benefits. The study followed more than 123,000 people for up to 12 years.… Read More
A new University of Cambridge study has revealed a fascinating method to control how much alcohol you drink—without you even noticing.
Research shows that drinking wine—particularly red wine—is healthy in moderation. It is linked to lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and dementia.1,2
“Moderation” is usually defined as one 5-ounce glass of wine a day for women and two for men.… Read More
Look at just about any health publication this time of year and you’ll see a permutation of this headline: “How to Protect Yourself from the Sun.”
They go on to tell you how you should wear a hat, long sleeves, and stay out of sun during the middle of the day. And above all, they urge you to use sunscreen every day.… Read More