Coconut water is the clear water found inside young coconuts. It is not the same as coconut milk which contains both water and the “white meat” of the coconut. Although many benefits have been claimed for coconut water, according to the National Institutes of Health, there is not enough evidence … Read More
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so all across America, you may have noticed pink as the prevailing color—in grocery stores, restaurants, Internet blogs, Facebook photos, and even NFL games. It's all part of an annual effort to raise awareness about the disease. “Race for the Cure” events alone raise … Read More
While celebrating with family and friends on Thanksgiving, you can be grateful that the food on your plate is also helping to boost your bone density. That’s right: here are some ideas for some healthy Thanksgiving sides and other feast favorites that contain a combination of significant bone-building nutrients, among … Read More
Diabetic neuropathy is a relatively common complication of diabetes. Some 60 to 70 percent of all people with diabetes experience some form of neuropathy in their lifetime. While the reason this happens isn’t fully understood, researchers think that blood glucose affects how nerves transmit signals in the body and also … Read More
The leaves of the olive tree may not be as legendary as its Superfruit, the olive, but even the ancient Egyptians used olive leaf extract for medicinal purposes. Today, researchers are confirming that olive leaf benefits health in many ways, including its usefulness as an effective high blood pressure supplement … Read More
Magnesium plays a vital role in your health, participating in more than 300 enzymatic reactions. It is one of your body's chief requirements for insulin regulation, energy production, blood pressure control, heart health, pH balance, and cancer prevention. Sadly, up to half of Americans are deficient in magnesium and they don’t … Read More
Are blood pressure drugs inevitable? Chances are that if you don’t take one now, you may need to in the future. And if not you, someone close to you may need an antihypertensive medication. About one out of three American adults has high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease … Read More
One of the best ways to lower your blood pressure is to look at your diet first. But this isn't about taking things away; you can also eat more of the things that help lower blood pressure. What foods lower blood pressure? One important group is those that contain polyphenols--such … Read More
According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 3 U.S. adults—an estimated 68 million people—has high blood pressure. Furthermore, less than half (46%) of people with high blood pressure have their condition under control. If not adequately addressed, hypertension (high blood pressure) can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or severe … Read More
High blood pressure doesn't just put your heart in danger—research shows high blood pressure also raises the risk of dementia symptoms. On the flip side, there’s evidence that keeping blood pressure levels in check can actually prevent Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, having healthy blood pressure levels from mid-life and on … Read More
