It might surprise you to hear that as early as age 10, you could start to accumulate fat in your arteries. Over the years it continues to build up and by the time youre 50, your arteries are likely full of thick, sticky plaque and too narrow for optimum blood flow. This leaves you at
The life expectancy in the United States is roughly 77 years of age, according to Joseph Maroon, M.D., author of The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes For a Longer and Healthier Life. In the 1780s, most people could expect to live to around 35 years old before dying of pneumonia, tuberculosis,
The reason krill oil is more effective than other marine oils is the amount of omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids and extremely potent antioxidants. Its the unique combination of these essential ingredients that provide the greatest health benefits. Harvested only two months out of the year under responsible fishing regulations, the krill are flash-frozen to maintain
Calcium is one of the most important minerals for your body and bones. This essential strength-building nutrient helps your muscles contract maintain proper blood vessel function secrete hormones and enzymes and send messages through your central nervous system. But thats not all that calcium can provide for your continued health. Various medical journals and studies
If youre occasionally faced with constipation, diarrhea, bloating, embarrassing gas, heartburn and irritated or uncomfortable bowels, then the importance of regular elimination can be the answer to achieving optimal digestive health. When you cant properly empty your bowels, you could experience damage to every cell, gland and organ in your body. Even worse, without regular,
Why do drug companies not disclose that their cholesterol-lowering drugs cause a deficiency of your essential Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels? In Canada, the disclosure is mandatory if the drug inhibits your amounts of CoQ10. But here in the United States, if you take statins and are unaware of the side effects you could suffer from:
When it comes to protecting your heart, brain and other organs from free radical damage, you should be taking the most potent anti-inflammatory nutrient that Mother Nature has to offer. Some regular fish oil supplements claim to help boost your health and reduce inflammation, but are you aware of the risks associated with inferior ingredients?
How many times did you get up to pee last night? One two three times or more? It could be due to prostate problems, which affect more than 30 million American men. The condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the name for an enlarged prostate that can cause: Frequent bathroom visits. Dribbling or
More than 30 percent of Americans suffer from chronic abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea or heartburnall symptoms of a disorder called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But new findings show simply getting your body moving can help alleviate your worst tummy troubles! According to the International Journal of Sports Medicine, regular exercise can help patients find
A new study shows that a deficiency in your calcium to magnesium ratiotwo key minerals essential for bone healthcould result in the risk of cancerous growths in your colon. The Calcium Polyp Prevention Study examined 930 men during a four-year period to determine whether calcium supplementation affects the rate of colorectal adenomasor polyps in your