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08/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Health experts: You can skip taking 10,000 steps; a brisk 10-minute walk is just as good for improving your health

If the thought of having to walk 10,000 steps daily seems daunting, you can rest easy because 1,000 steps per day will do. Going on a brisk 10-minute walk every day, which is equivalent to about 1,000 steps, can help lower the risk of an early death by at least 15 percent, according to new guidance from Public […]

08/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Prevent memory decline by being more physically active and caring for your heart

According to a recent study, both overall physical fitness and the stiffness of the central arteries can help shed light on the how fast certain aspects of memory decline. Researchers from the Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University who authored the study looked at the mechanisms that affect the cognitive performance of older people who live independently. How the […]

07/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Study: Improving lipid metabolism with a Chinese herbal complex

Danqi pill is commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat coronary heart disease. In a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers identified salvianolic acids and Panax notoginseng saponins (DS) as the herb’s main components for improving metabolism in blocked arteries. Previous studies have indicated that the Danqi pill can regulate plasma […]

07/05/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Eating more fennel keeps your heart healthy – especially when consumed regularly

Exercise is one of the most recommended measures to prevent or curb the risks of cardiovascular disease. Research published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine indicates that long-term intake of fennel can have the same effects as exercise and lead to a healthier heart. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains among the top causes of premature death worldwide – […]

06/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Give your aging body a break: Older adults should avoid a high-salt diet

As we age, it takes our body longer to accomplish certain processes that took almost no time at all when we were younger. This also happens in processes that help the body manage water and sodium levels. According to research, as humans and animals age, they find it harder to control their sodium and water retention, […]

05/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

7 Reasons why you should start eating more blueberries

Aside from being abundant in antioxidants, blueberries, dubbed the “king of antioxidant fruits,” offers a wide range of health benefits. In fact, several studies have proven that simply eating less than one cup of these berries every day can help lower your risk of developing cancer and heart disease. Blueberries can even help slow brain […]

04/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

What does your handshake say about your heart health?

Did you know that your hand grip can be used to gauge your cardiovascular health? According to researchers at Queen Mary University in London, the strength of a person’s handshake is “an inexpensive way to predict heart health.” For the study, scientists used handgrip strength, which was measured with a hydraulic machine. Participants were asked […]

11/24/2017 / By Rita Winters

Do you want treatment or recovery? Holistic cardiology helps restore health and wellness with lifestyle adjustments

Your doctor might be killing you. According to a doctor of osteopathic medicine, these professionals are trained to diagnose and treat diseases, but are not trained to prevent it. Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, recently interviewed Dr. Jack Wolfson about revealing the truth about what most doctors are doing, and how they can’t help people […]

11/22/2017 / By Zoey Sky

The mind game pre-workout: You’ll be more successful if exercise is fun

Unless you’re a gym rat, you probably find yourself dreading the thought of having to exercise on a regular basis. There’s one easy way to combat this mindset, and this is to simply make your workout “fun.” While there is solid scientific data which proves that the average American is overweight, one of the things […]

09/18/2017 / By Russel Davis

Sleep most important ingredient of good health, even over diet and exercise, according to scientists

The scientific community has long established that losing sleep has detrimental effects on the body’s overall health and may increase the odds of debilitating conditions, a neuroscientist and human sleep science expert Professor Matthew Walker said in a recent Daily Mail article. The expert stressed that sleep deprivation may put people at an increased risk of various […]

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