What Time of Day is Best to Exercise? About a month ago we showcased an article on what type of exercise is most beneficial for fat loss: weight training, cardio, or a combination of both. The answer, after significant research, was cardio. And because scientists are never quite satisfied with reaching one conclusion, there was […]
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The Power of Prebiotics
The Power of Prebiotics and Why Probiotics Alone Aren’t Enough You know about probiotics – the healthy bacteria that can help you maintain good digestive health (and good overall health). But have you heard of prebiotics? Many people haven’t, which is a shame, as they are an essential part of the benefits you get from […]
Detecting a Stroke. Saving a life
The New Test to Prevent YOU from Dying of a Stroke Strokes happen every day. In fact in the U.S., someone suffers a stroke every 45 seconds. Approximately 700,000 new and recurrent strokes occur each year, and the condition affects one in five people during their lifetime. It’s no surprise, then, that stroke is the […]
The Flu Scare
It’s everywhere, it’s everywhere! Or so it seems. Kids home from school, co-workers not showing up to work, grandparents ending up in the hospital. It is official: the flu has struck. The media is all over it, naturally. Morning talk shows and even nightly news programs are warning of the dangers of the flu and […]
What Motivates Your Doctor?
Do you trust your Healthcare provider? Before we get into some stats and figures, take a look at one man’s story. “Jim” (name changed to protect the innocent) had a bad experience recently when he went in for a routine check-up. But there is a light at the end of Jim’s tunnel… read on to […]
Best Exercise Options
Cardio vs. Weight Training, Fat Loss Supplements, and More With New Year’s Day past, and dreaded New Year’s resolutions haunting some of us, I hope you consider following through with some of your goals pertaining to your health. If you’re like most people, you’ll vow to eat better, exercise more, drink less and lose those […]
Holiday heart attacks on the rise
Holiday Health Concerns: Why Do Heart Attacks Spike During the Holiday Season? And Are There Really More Suicides? The holidays are supposed to be all about happiness and joy, family and friends, opening gifts and enjoying delicious food… not to mention those visions of sugarplums. But with all these “warm-fuzzy” things, there is a reality […]
Feed Your Brain!
Feed Your Brain Do you remember that PSA (Public Service Announcement), where an egg is being fried in a pan and the message is, “This is your brain on drugs”? Pretty vivid picture of what drugs – the bad ones – can do to your brain. Unfortunately, it can be more than just drugs that […]
Noni. The Real Benefits
Morinda Citrifolia: Better Than Magic Fairy Dust? You’ve probably heard of the popular Noni Juice… it went through a big boom a few years ago, due to its proposed myriad of health benefits. But what exactly is in this “miracle juice” to make it so beneficial? Certainly not magic fairy dust! No… actually something much […]
Probiotics – Keeping The Doctor Away!
Probiotics and Immunity With cold and flu season approaching faster than you can say “Achoo,” you might be wondering how you can pump up your immunity to avoid the chills, fever, aches and sniffles this year. Traditional wisdom would say “get your vitamin C” or “use that hand sanitizer”! But there is another way that […]
