Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Theres been lots of talk about eliminating trans fats from foods lately. And if youre careful about consuming low-fat foodsyou may be surprised to know theyre not as trans fat free as they claim to be! In this Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Ill tell you about the hidden fat that
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Youd probably agree that being sick changes your entire life. It makes it difficult to carry out everyday tasksor even relax without pain and worry. Thats why its important to take preventive measures to help protect your health. In todays Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, youll discover ways to help keep
While most people are familiar with blueberries as an addition to smoothies, cereals or pies, few may have heard about their recent use in a study aimed at determining the fruits effect on cardiovascular health. Research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry announced that laboratory rodents fed blueberry peels and the leftovers
Layne Lowery A new study focused on stroke patients determined that those who got out of bed during the 24-hour period following the attack improved their mental well-being and overall mood. The researchers stated the standard of care is to keep a stroke patient in bed. But the new findings suggest patients who are able
Most people may not realize that the digestive process actually starts in your mouth when enzymes in your saliva start to break down food particles into their component nutrients for optimum absorption. The food is then swallowed and carried by the esophagus to the stomach. However, if you dont have balanced levels of hydrochloric acid
If youre like most Americans, your arteries are already packed with plaque. Because by the time you were 10 years old, small plaque deposits already had a foothold inside you. And every year since, those deposits have grown in sizeslowly choking off blood flow to your heart, your brain and every other organ your joints,
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, If youre concerned about your heart health, this week special Monday Edition of Health News Weekly may be a real life saver. Why? Because youll discover why you may want to say NO to a popular heart treatment. In fact, new research shows it may be completely unnecessary And just in time
Its true that some inflammation in your joints is goodits all part of your bodys response to protect you from invading organisms or infections. However, too much inflammation can leave you with limited joint function decreased bone cartilage swollen tissues and aches and pain all over your body! But you dont have to resort to
Individuals who enjoy red wine, grapes, peanuts and blueberriesor who take nutritional supplementsmay have ingested it, possibly without knowing they were doing so. It’s called resveratrol, and scientists are saying that the naturally occurring compound may help the body burn fat cells. Arrate Lasa, a researcher at the University of the Basque Country, Spain, recently wrote
A new study shows that men who take antidepressants in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of drugs like Paxil® may experience damage to their sperm, according to results presented by researchers at the meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. The study examined 35 men who were administered once-daily 10 mg doses