Turmeric is the spice that gives Asian curries their distinctive golden color. But it isn’t just a culinary treat.
For thousands of years, practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine have used turmeric and curcumin, its best-known derivative, as a staple medicinal treatment.1
… Read MoreThe small village of Pioppi in southern Italy is one of the healthiest places on the planet.
Residents have an average lifespan of 89. That’s 11 years more than Americans. And many people in Pioppi live well past 100.1
More importantly, the villagers age well. They typically remain strong and healthy into their late 80s and beyond. The “diseases of aging” such as Alzheimer’s and type 2 diabetes are rare in Pioppi.… Read More
Eating one avocado a day dramatically increases levels of a nutrient in your brain that keeps you mentally sharp.
That’s the recent finding of Tufts University researchers. They gathered 40 healthy adults ages 50 and over and tested them for lutein in their brain.
… Read MoreKefir is a beverage worth adding to your diet if you’re interested in powerful health and longevity benefits.
It has been popular in Turkey and northern Russia for thousands of years. The people of this region enjoy lifespans that are among the longest in the world.1
Kefir is a natural drink made by a fermenting goat, cow, sheep, or nut milk.… Read More
A small daily snack of almonds increases your “good” HDL cholesterol more than taking a statin drug.
That’s the finding of a surprising new Penn State study. It shows that eating an ounce and a half of almonds every day boosts HDL cholesterol by 19%.
… Read MoreAbout a quarter of Americans skip breakfast. And new research finds this growing habit is causing us to pack on pounds.1
Eating a morning meal jump-starts the body’s digestive processes. It leads to greater calorie burning throughout the day. Those are the findings of an extensive review of recent studies by the American Heart Association (AHA). It found that skipping breakfast is linked to a higher risk of obesity and diabetes.… Read More