Diabetes is an epidemic in the U.S.
More than a third of the population now has the blood sugar disease or its precursor, prediabetes. That’s more than 114 million Americans.
Diabetes is now the third leading cause of death in the U.S., behind only heart disease and cancer.[1]
What most people don’t realize is that diabetes itself isn’t what usually kills diabetics.… Read More
People who want to get rid of belly fat often figure the more time they spend exercising, the better.
After all, long workouts burn more fat than short ones, right?
According to new research, less is actually more when it comes to getting rid of fat.
The study was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Researchers analyzed data from 36 studies with more than 1,000 participants.… Read More
The Japanese have long believed that a plant called ashitaba is important in supporting health and well-being.
Its name in Japanese means “tomorrow’s leaf.”[i]
The idea is that if you take the herb, you’ll have many tomorrows.
Now, researchers have discovered there’s truth to that. They’ve found that a compound in ashitaba boosts cellular health and prolongs youth.
Our bodies go through a beneficial process called autophagy.… Read More
The White House recently announced that President Trump, like 40% of other Americans, is obese. He weighs 243 pounds. (Photo: Inverse.com)
At age 72, the president faces the same dilemma as other seniors who carry too much weight…
They need to slim down. But a traditional low-calorie diet can be dangerous for them. That’s because along with the fat they also lose muscle and bone.… Read More
Every 11 seconds an American over 65 is treated in an emergency room for a fall. Every 19 minutes, a senior dies from a fall.
Although cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s get more attention, falling is a major killer of older people. Falls are the number one cause of fatal injury in the U.S.[1]
Broken bones from falls are a primary reason that many seniors lose the ability to live independently.… Read More
What’s the world’s biggest killer?
Tuberculosis would be a good guess. It’s not a major problem in the U.S., but TB is the world’s leading infectious disease killer.[1]
Malaria would be another logical answer. Some historical studies conclude it has wiped out half of all people who have ever lived. It continues to kill over a million people every year.… Read More