We know by now that some alcoholic drinks come with major benefits.
Beer protects your brain. Red wine keeps your hearing and heart in peak condition. And those are just a couple of quick examples. But of course, drinking too much can do damage.
So the question is…how much is too much?
… Read MoreYou know a lack of sleep can double your risk of stroke…and that high blood pressure is at the root of most strokes.1 But research shows there’s another risk at play. It’s a danger you may not have ever stopped to consider… In fact, you probably had no idea it was even bad for you.
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) examined the connection between this overlooked factor and stroke risk.… Read More
Earlier this week, Health Watch readers discovered an outlawed Chinese herb that may work better than surgery for weight loss. But that’s not the only controversial plant that may help save your health… You already know marijuana could be the key to fighting childhood epilepsy. You may even be aware of its ability to correct vision problems and fight nausea.… Read More
Last week we showed you how just one sugar-sweetened beverage could raise your diabetes risk by about 20%. But that’s not the only diabetes study that got our attention recently. In fact, the latest research shows preventing your risk for this deadly disease isn’t just about what you eliminate from your diet…
What you add is just as important.
… Read MoreLow fat…low calorie…Jenny Craig…
Health Watch readers know most diets fail. And the majority of them don’t do much to improve your overall health. It’s not surprising… As you already know, lifestyle changes beat fad diets every time. And following a Paleo-style of eating is one of the most important changes you can make for your best health yet.
Here are five reasons to eat a Paleo-style diet.… Read More
You already know that getting more of this vitamin may be the easiest way to add healthy years to your life. Now research reveals it could help protect your brain during a stroke…and even determine your body’s ability to recover after.
Dr. Nils Henninger is a professor of neurology at University of Massachusetts Medical School. Over the course of a year, he studied the blood levels of this vitamin in senior stroke victims.… Read More