What would you do if you learned you could cut your risk of premature death by a whopping 50% naturally─without drugs, surgery or other costly services or procedures? Many health-conscious women would rush to sign…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which helps to spotlight the health and social problems that can result from excessive alcohol consumption. While alcohol in moderation─especially red wine─does have health benefits, excessive drinking is a dangerous,…
April is Cancer Control Month which invites us to inventory our own personal cancer prevention efforts. Along with proven tactics like eating a “daily rainbow,” staying lean and fit, and supplementing antioxidants, here’s one that…
You know the phrase “everything is ok in moderation”? Well, there’s one item many Americans consume daily that may be an exception to that: trans fats. Trans fatty acids are formed when manufacturers turn liquid…
By now, you might have heard some concerns about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). As it turns out, they may be warranted. This cheap sweetener, found in a wide range of commercial beverages, processed foods…
March 14-20 is Brain Awareness Week, which is a nationwide effort organized by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives and the Society for Neuroscience to promote the public and personal benefits of brain research. This…
Does high blood pressure run in your family? According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 43 million Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.1 Hypertension─often referred to as the “silent…
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA)─also known as lipoic acid and thioctic acid─is a vitamin-like chemical with powerful antioxidant activity. Although scientists discovered it in the 1950s, it wasn’t until 1988 that its powerful antioxidant properties were…
While most women know they should be supplementing daily calcium for bone health and osteoporosis prevention, many fail to do so. This may be because osteoporosis isn’t always a pressing concern for women under 50….
How much water did you drink today? Sadly, many Americans are more likely to reach for soda than water. According to the National Soft Drink Association, consumption of sodas is now over 600 cans per…
