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 MoreWhen 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
They’re at it again…
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released yet another warning about saturated fat.
They are spouting familiar lies you’ve heard for decades. The most dangerous? Reducing saturated fats will lower your risk of heart disease.
… Read MoreA new Harvard study has found that eating chocolate helps prevent atrial fibrillation (AF). This is a common—and dangerous—condition in which the heart beats irregularly.
A quarter of Americans will develop AF at some point in their lives. It can lead to a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and blood clots.
Researchers tracked more than 55,000 people for over 13 years.… Read More
There are over 400 healing compounds in licorice. Natural healers in China, India, and the Middle East have used it for centuries to fight disease.
The root is used to relieve stomach disorders, respiratory ailments, pre-menstrual syndrome, peptic ulcers, and menopausal symptoms. It even helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels and promotes detoxification.1
Now, an exhaustive review of university studies finds that if you could eat only one food to prevent cancer…it might be licorice.… Read More
Chronic pain is the most common health complaint in the U.S. More than 100 million Americans suffer from it.1
And one condition causes more pain in more people than any other by far. It’s osteoarthritis. More than 30 million Americans adults have it.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is associated with aging. It’s often called “wear and tear” arthritis. The most common symptoms are pain and stiffness in the hips, knees, or lower back, particularly first thing in the morning.… Read More