Chronic inflammation is the enemy of your body and your brain.
Scientists have come to see inflammation as the common factor behind some of the worst diseases plaguing mankind: cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.1
But now a study shows that certain foods may fight brain inflammation and the age-related memory problems that come with it.2
… Read MoreWhen it comes to health and fitness, motivation is crucial.
Whether you’re trying to stay on a diet, exercise more, or quit smoking, you won’t be successful if you can’t maintain your determination.
… Read MoreAll painkilling drugs have side effects. But some medications are worse than others.
We’ve known for years that several types of popular over-the-counter pain relievers increase the risk of heart attack.
And a new study shows that one is far worse for your heart than others.
… Read MoreWe all know that high blood pressure is bad for us. But what about low blood pressure?
The question is important because of new blood pressure guidelines.
… Read MoreFish oil is America’s number one selling nutritional supplement. And the 19 million of us who take it do so primarily to prevent heart disease.1
Studies have found that fish oil cuts heart death risk by up to 30%.2
But new research shows that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil help your head as much as your heart.… Read More
Anybody who does much air travel knows that flying is hard on your immune system.
Picking up a cold or some other illness after a plane flight is almost routine for some of us. One study found that 20% of air travelers report respiratory illnesses within a week of taking a plane flight.1
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