The right fats can keep you happy and healthy at any age!
Want to live a long, productive life? You need to slow the destruction of telomeres (protective structures on the end of chromosomes) that experts say control the body's biological clock.
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that increasing your dietary intake of omega 3-rich fats will do just that. In addition, Marine-based omega 3s can improve lung function during and after exercise, which (in itself) is a terrific way to fighting aging. And much… Continue reading
Fight fat, supercharge metabolism, and jump start healthy weight loss.
Believe it or not, swimsuit season will be here before you know it. If snow shoveling hasn't done it for your waistline, don't despair. The latest research suggests some smart ways to turbo charge weight loss in just a few weeks.
"Energy presented in liquid form can have satiating power," says recent research in the Journal of American Dietary Association. Adding fiber to low-carb foods helps suppress appetite and allows you to control what you eat.
A recent study in the New England Journal of… 
Low-carb diet proven just as effective as leading weight loss pill.
Need to lose 10 pounds? A new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that a low-carb diet is just as effective as a leading weight loss pill—even for people who are obese or have Type 2 diabetes.
What surprised researchers, though, was that cutting out sugary carbs lowered blood pressure—something the weight loss drug orlistat (better known as "Alli") did not accomplish! The carb-cutters in this randomized trial dropped about 6% in their systolic blood pressure (the top number in a… 
Surprise: Olive oil and nuts contribute to both weight loss and wellness.
For decades, scientists have linked the Mediterranean diet with cardiovascular health and longevity. But only recently have they recognized that one staple of this regional diet—olive oil—may be as beneficial as fruits and veggies or omega-3-rich fish and seafood. And not just because it's a healthier alternative to saturated fats or dangerous trans fats!
Olives, their oil (if carefully pressed), certain nuts and seeds (plus their oils), and avocados are sources of the hottest "good" fat—omega-9—or oleic acid. The specific kind of… 
Combat Inflammation and Pain, Safely and Naturally.
In November, five lots of Tylenol Red EZ-Open Cap Arthritis Pain Caplets were recalled—due to consumer complaints of a sickening moldy or musty odor. Now the recall has expanded to include all lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain caps, as more people have experienced diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting from the use of these OTC (over-the-counter) pain relievers.
In October, Tylenol's manufacturer, McNeil Consumer Healthcare (a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson) recalled 21 children's and infant's Tylenol liquid products as a safeguard against potential bacterial contamination. And… 
Avoid "Hidden Factors" That Can Cause Holiday Heart Attack and Stroke.
'Tis the season to be jolly, or the saying goes. But just how "merry" is Christmas, really?
All over the country, emergency rooms report surges in holiday heart attacks. "A lot of it is physical," says Ralph McCleskey, MD, medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and the congestive heart failure program at Hendrick Health System in Abilene, Texas.
Overexertion that comes with the holidays (and shoveling snow)—combined with overeating, over-imbibing, and all that yuletide stress—can create a "perfect storm" for heart problems, particularly among people… 
Considered by many to be more painful than childbirth, gallstones are a common problem in this country. If you experience sudden, intense pain in the upper right abdomen, just under the breastbone, near the right shoulder, or back pain between your shoulder blades, you may have gallstones.
Gallstones can range in size from tiny grains (like sand) to as big as golf balls. Pain can last for several minutes—or up to several hours. Ouch!
While it's not clear exactly what causes gallstones, doctors think cholesterol is a factor. Normally… 
You may be able to quote your cholesterol level—even if you don't remember your social security number. But what do you know about another critical blood fat—triglycerides?
If you're drawing a blank, that's too bad, since high triglyceride levels are as dangerous as—maybe even riskier than—high cholesterol. For example, women with high triglycerides—even if their cholesterol levels are normal—have higher risk for cardiovascular disease.
High triglyceride levels are commonly linked to metabolic syndrome (or prediabetes) and Type 2 diabetes, not to mention inflammation of the pancreas. High levels… 
Visionary, health guru, diet/detox expert, author, spokesperson, role model, and natural foods icon, Ann Louise Gittleman has always been a trendsetter. 
