Too much or too little can be harmful to your health. Iron is one heavy-duty mineral. As many of you know, iron is used to make red blood cells—the oxygen transport system of the body. Once iron is absorbed into the bloodstream, it is stored in the ferritin molecule. Unless the iron is eliminated through … READ MORE
Turbo charge weight loss to increase longevity. Research following close to 5,000 adults—mostly in their 40s—finds that obesity cuts 12 years off the human lifespan. Published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, this study also underscores the importance of eating your veggies and fruits, exercising regularly, moderate alcohol use, and not smoking. While this is … READ MORE
Two metabolism boosters help shed pounds—and protect your heart. Most diets share one basic flaw: You get hungry. To make matters even worse, your metabolism—programmed for millennia to prevent starvation and ensure the survival of the species—slows down, making weight loss even harder to achieve. No wonder that between 60 and 70% of American adults … READ MORE
Two simple heart disease prevention strategies every woman should follow. Although breast cancer may be the most feared disease among women, heart disease disease is still our number 1 killer. That’s why February, the month of hearts and flowers, will always be associated with American Heart Month. Stats show that every single minute of the day, heart … READ MORE
What you and your blood pressure really need for Valentine’s Day. Love does far more than make the world go around. It helps remove plaque from the arteries, boosts the body’s immune response, relieves stress, and lengthens life. Do you have high blood pressure? A hug from a close friend or family member can lower hypertension. In … READ MORE
For some, the holidays means heartache. For most people it means a joyous time, overflowing with family gatherings, beautiful decorations, wonderful gifts, food and drink, and revered memories of our own childhood. It’s a special time for love, intimacy, and matters of the heart. Sad as it may be, “tis the season to be jolly” is not … READ MORE
Yoga, deep breathing, and letting go can be a big help. Is there anyone who doesn’t feel stressed out these days? With a heated election and Hurricane Sandy’s massive devastation of the East Coast, to say it’s been a tough couple of weeks is an understatement. A recent review of research into the effects of acute and … READ MORE
Plus, fight inflammation linked to cancer and heart disease. Found in grass-fed beef, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) appears to benefit a range of inflammatory conditions—atherosclerosis, cancers, colitis, metabolic syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis—according to new research at University College Dublin. Other studies show that CLA reduces oxidative stress in cancer and enhances the body’s immune response. That’s … READ MORE
Stress isn’t just wearing you down, it’s making you fat! And, you likely have cortisol to blame. One of the main adrenal hormones secreted to provide energy in response to stress, Cortisol stimulates the release of protein from muscle so it can be converted to glucose, inhibits protein synthesis, increases the release of fatty acids … READ MORE
The test that dispels the myths. Forget about “good cholesterol” (HDL), “bad cholesterol” (LDL) and even total cholesterol. They are history, according to Dr. Mark Houston’s brand new book, “What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Heart Disease.” Dr. Houston is a highly respected associate clinical professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University School of … READ MORE
