Its no surprise that more than 200,000 people are hospitalized with the flu and its complications each year. But what is shocking is that most people assume that getting sick is just part of life. But it doesnt have to slow you down each and every year, leaving you and your family with aches and
Theres a powerhouse plant thats been proven to help ease symptoms associated with blood sugar imbalances metabolic syndrome and even problems with insulin resistance. Unfortunately, theres a good chance that most of the 74 million folks suffering with these problems have never heard of it! The amazing herb is called gymnema sylvestre which in Latin
Increasing your consumption of fish could help protect your arteries from fatty build-up, according to new research. Scientists at Columbia University Medical Center investigated how omega-3 fatty acids found in certain types of fish can prevent the accumulation of fat in the hearts major artery. Dr. Richard J. Deckelbaum and colleagues divided mice
Its been shown that high amounts of red meat in the diet can contribute to moderate to severe heart problems or abnormal cell growth, but a new study points out a greater risk of death from heart disease and cancer than previously reported. This is the largest study to date on the subject of mortality
One of the unfortunate drawbacks of aging includes the appearance of distended, unsightly veins, which are caused by dilated blood vessels. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that one out of two people over the age of 50 will experience the effects of visible veins, and theyre more common for women than men. In
An analysis of government data by Yale University suggests more than 44.7 million people should be taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, or statins. Thats a whopping 11 million people MORE than are currently on the prescriptions meds. However, the use of statins has been associated with such side effects as decreased Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels increased risk
There are certain nutrients that are essential to the manufacture of cell membranes throughout your body. They are called phospholipids, and they are brain-friendly good fats that help keep your cells functioning by providing a protective membrane around each cell to block out toxins and dangerous free radicals. These good fats can be found in
Some folks swear by the herb ginkgo biloba as the ultimate brain and memory booster. Now research suggests it could also protect you from brain damage after a stroke! The American Stroke Association says strokes can occur when a blood vessel to the brain is blocked by a clot or bursts. This damage prevents your
Many people already take nutritional supplements to help support healthy bones and prevent diseases such as osteoarthritis. Now, scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease say they have learned more about the process of bone degeneration. Bone degeneration takes places when cells known as osteoclasts migrate through the blood to the surface
In many places across the northern United States, and places of the world farthest from the equator, scientific studies show that the chances of a vitamin D deficiency increase substantially. Whats more, studies show folks over 60 or those living in nursing homes dont get enough sunlightand are critically low in their vitamin D levels!