You may have seen the news about vitamin C around the web. Some articles suggest it could be a “replacement for exercise.”1 But is that true?
Researchers from the University of Colorado at Boulder wanted to see how the cardiovascular benefits of vitamin C stack up against exercise. They looked at its ability to lower endothelin-1 (ET-1) in overweight or obese adults.… Read More
You know there’s a connection between obesity, heart disease, and heart attack risk. But the risks don’t stop there…
New research shows being overweight can affect your brain, too.1 It’s something that gets more dangerous as you get older… Especially if you’re over 50.
The study reveals people who are overweight or obese at the age of 50 may have a greater risk of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD).… 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
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…
… Read MoreThere’s nothing like that morning cup of coffee. It makes getting out of bed a little easier. But it goes way beyond perking you up…
A new study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease reveals coffee is a great way to boost your brain function.1 And I don’t mean performing a little bit better on a memory test… I’m talking about a real protective effect.… Read More