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Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra and Bob Marley all have crooned songs about coffee – as cups of love with lots of flavor. We sing its praises because daily consumption makes your real age younger by keeping your blood vessels flexible and lowering your stroke risk by 30 percent. Continue reading
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Such things as obesity, high blood pressure, poor diet and smoking are known to increase a person’s risk of heart disease. However, most people would not suspect a bald patch or vertical crease in an earlobe to be amongst these risk factors, as well. An extremely intriguing Danish study uncovered just such signs, generally associated with aging, and a couple of others that may be worth paying attention to.
Is salt bad for you? Well – yes and no. It actually depends on the type of salt you are referring to. There are many different varieties of salt and they vary in their texture, source and how they are processed. Like all food, the more processed, the worse it is for your health. Continue reading
Ben Franklin said it best when he said” never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” This statement applies to so many facets of our life including our health. If we keep saying we are going to get serious about our health tomorrow, we have to realize that we don’t actually know how many tomorrows we actually have left. Research out of Johns Hopkins suggests that dropping pounds while we are young may have a profound effect on heart health. Now is the time to get serious about getting in shape and staying in shape. Continue reading
American farmers in the 1600’s who did not grow hemp went to jail. By contrast, American farmers today that try to grow hemp will go to jail! The criminalization of marijuana has left our fields hempless, but we are not hopeless. Continue reading
Loyola University Medical Center reports that there is a strong relationship between heart disease and depression. While having heart disease can definitely make one depressed, researchers say that depression itself, can lead to heart disease. Continue reading
When you go to the dentist, you may not think beyond coming out of your visit with freshly clean and bright teeth. However, your dental health provides a wealth of information to your dentist about your overall health. Many conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and diabetes can have significant impact on your teeth and gums. Continue reading
In a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers found that even a moderate amount of physical activity can add years to your life. If you start early, you would be surprised at how many more years you can add to your lifespan. Continue reading
Red meat isn’t just a type of food–it’s a deep-rooted part of our culture. Many of us were raised at a time when no dinner was complete without a hearty portion of meat and potatoes. Every July 4th, we fill our grills with hot dogs and hamburgers, and from November through New Year’s, meat is often the centerpiece of holiday meals. Continue reading
A recent study in the journal BMJ found that consuming dark chocolate can help prevent cardiovascular disease over the long term, and may even be a cost-effective way to do it (about $42 a year). Continue reading
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