A Diet to Lower Blood Pressure
Despite its prevalence, high blood pressure (also known as hypertension, or HTN) is a somewhat mystifying condition. It’s a serious symptom of cardiovascular dysfunction and can be the smoking gun …
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Glycine: The Mood Food
Over 16-million people suffer from major depression, and one person in every three suffers from insomnia. Both of these conditions affect your brain and consequently your mood during the day. …
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Eight Things Every Parents Needs to Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be devastating. When a person suffers a blow to the head—due to a sports injury, military combat, a car crash, a fall, a violent attack, …
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Dream Away Stress
Humans need stress. The body’s natural response to stress drives processes that keep you healthy and fit. Modern life, however, often dishes out too much of a good thing. When …
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A Fitness Tip for Expectant Mothers
A recent study finds that if women are more fit before pregnancy they have are at lower risk of developing gestational diabetes. The new study is from the University of …
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The Beauty of Broth
Homemade bone broth has a long history in folk medicine across many cultures. From the Jewish tradition of chicken soup for a cold to the iconic Asian stock pot, the …
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Heart-Smart Eating Can Be Delicious and Nutritious
(Family Features) Keeping your heart in good shape starts at mealtime. Fortunately, there’s no reason to skimp on flavor to spread the love to your heart. For example, homegrown American …
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5 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas She’ll Love
(Family Features) Finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift has been a challenge for ages. Whether your relationship is new or has withstood the test of time, it’s the perfect time …
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A new link to rheumatoid arthritis
A strain of bacteria commonly found in milk and beef may be a trigger for developing rheumatoid arthritis in people who are genetically at risk, according to a new study …
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Can Diet Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant?
New research has found that women who follow a “Mediterranean” diet in the six months before assisted reproductive treatment have a significantly better chance of becoming pregnant and giving birth …
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