You may want to get a healthy start to your spring, but trying to make too many dietary changes at once is a recipe for failure. In our speed obsessed society it’s no wonder we are attracted to fad diets … Read More
Omega-3 fatty acids have received a lot of press coverage lately, including a new article about how they may impair chemotherapy treatment. Before you write off omega-3 fatty acids entirely, however, learn more about the benefits of the acids. 1. … Read More
Diabetes is a growing epidemic, with a recent report announcing that 366 million people worldwide are diabetic. Therefore, it is important to find ways to prevent developing diabetes in the first place. Fortunately a new study may have found a … Read More
Vitamin K to the rescue for prevention of heart disease! Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that plays a major role in blood clotting and normal bone formation and function. Of the subgroups of vitamin K, vitamin K1 … Read More
Who knew that there were so many different types of blueberries? The common species consumed in North America, V. corymbosum, is actually one of many species found in the Western Hemisphere. Evidence from a recent study suggests that species found … Read More
Are you at risk for developing cardiovascular disease or of having a heart attack? Considering that more than 1 million Americans suffer heart attacks each year, I’m guessing some are saying, “Yes.” And there is one nutrient that can assist … Read More
Is your cholesterol level high? Did your doctor tell you that your lipid panel is abnormal? If so, meet your new best friend: Green tea. Researchers analyzed data from 14 research papers published between 1967 and 2010 and concluded that … Read More
Who would have ever thought that we would have to make a choice between saving our bones and saving our hearts? For most, taking a calcium and vitamin D supplement seems reasonable to prevent osteoporosis, but according to a recent … Read More
In the past several years, some research has suggested that omega-3 fatty acids, usually considered a health panacea, could actually increase your risk for type 2 diabetes. A recent study contends that’s just not true. While lifestyle choices, such as … Read More
According to the CDC, 25 percent of U.S. adults are living with prehypertension, an elevated blood pressure level that is high but not quite high enough to be considered hypertension. If not addressed, this condition can lead to cardiovascular problems … Read More
Lowering cholesterol may seem like a difficult feat, but a recent study found that a rice-based supplement could help to lower your LDL-cholesterol level by nearly 25 percent. The supplement, derived from red yeast rice, also appears to help fend … Read More
