When reaching into your liquor cabinet for a beverage, it turns out that there are other choices beside red wine that offer health benefits. When it comes to alcohol and heart health, red wine seems to have cornered the market, what with its healthy resveratrol and polyphenols, natural body chemicals associated with heart health. Red […]
How does Santa get so big, but avoid Type 2 diabetes? Mrs. Claus might be slipping Santa some cinnamon year-round. Plus, Santa might be good in two sacks, not just the one filled with toys thanks to nutmeg. And the spice that keeps Santa from getting motion-sickness while he flies from house to house delivering […]
Coconut water seems to be taking over the shelves of every supermarket, drugstore and bodega these days. This beverage has rapidly shot to health drink fame, claiming to be a superior source of hydration. But does this “life enhancing” drink live up to the hype (and the hefty price tag)? We break it down for […]
Okay, parents, time to stop blaming your kid for those frequent visits to fast food restaurants. Sure, those kids” meals that come in nifty little packages and include toys are pretty enticing, not to mention the salty french fries and cheesy burgers. But a recent study suggests it”s actually your habits that predict how often […]
Waaaaaaaaah! Is that a fussy baby? If your little one seems to be crying all day and night, he might have colic, a condition in which babies cry excessively. Although infants will eventually outgrow colic, most parents are willing to try anything to get their baby to stop crying. If this is your case, you […]
Think pumping iron is all you need to do to combat the muscle depletion that accompanies us into old age? Well, it will help, but you may want to add a creatine supplement to your routine as well. A recent study found an association between taking creatine supplements and increased muscle mass among older men […]
If you’re feeling the urge to get outside and get active this spring, but your asthma is keeping you indoors, consider adding perilla seed oil to your diet. A recent study reveals that this omega-3 fat may help control asthma symptoms in some people. I’ve heard of flaxseed and even psyllium seed, but what is […]
Good news for anyone with an insatiable sweet tooth: it seems that indulging in a little candy won’t hurt you — and might possibly even be good for you. A recent study examining the relationship between candy intake and health found that despite consuming more calories, participants who consumed sweets actually weighed less, had a […]
