Who wants to deny the kids a sweet treat on Halloween? If it’s just once a year, can a sugar splurge be so bad? The problem is that Halloween has evolved far beyond a one-day candy-fest.
The average American now eats 3.5 pounds of sweets during the increasingly lengthy Halloween season. The average trick-or-treater totes home more than 21 ounces of pure sugar.… Read More
We’ve been telling you for years about the importance of a high-protein diet. It’s a great way to maintain your strength as you age and avoid the muscle loss that leads to frailty, falls, and impaired mobility.1
Now a new study reveals the best way to maximize the benefits. It turns out it’s not only the amount of protein you eat that matters.… Read More
Teatime can help you get a slimmer waistline.
That’s the conclusion of a new UCLA study that found drinking tea—even without dieting—causes weight loss. That’s great news for the 45 million Americans who struggle on diets each year.1
… Read MoreUrinary tract infections plague millions of women. The conventional treatment is antibiotics. But often, the bug quickly returns.
Now, a new study shows that the solution to recurring UTIs is as close as your faucet.
UTIs are caused by bacteria overwhelming the body’s natural defenses in the urinary tract. The most common symptoms are a burning sensation during urination, back or stomach pain, and needing to urinate frequently.… Read More
Your blood pressure tends to rise as you get older. That’s why 65% of Americans over 60 have blood pressure (BP) higher than the healthy level of 120/80.1
Many people want to avoid the side effects of taking BP pills. So they turn to natural methods.
You probably already know that certain lifestyle behaviors lower blood pressure. But a new study finds that one factor is more powerful than all the others.… Read More
It’s settled science that exercise eases depression. But a new study shows your workout doesn’t have to be exhausting to get the mood-lifting benefits.
In one of the most extensive studies of depression ever, researchers have found that you need less than 10 minutes of exercise a day to stave off depression.
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