This Queen Berry Improves Type 2 Diabetes and Prevents Cardiovascular Disease

by Jodi Knapp | Oct 7, 2014 | 7 comments

This is precisely the berry you want to eat if… • Biting into a juicy wonderland of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients sounds like a good idea. • Improving your type 2 diabetes drastically while simultaneously enjoying a tasty fruit appeals to you. • Having...

High Blood Pressure Causes This Terrifying Disease

by Christian Goodman | Oct 6, 2014 | 2 comments

Question: are you mentally 2.7 years older than most people your age? You might be. You might not. But if you have high blood pressure, there’s a high chance your brain has aged more rapidly. Which could lead to this pretty scary disease very easily, and leave you...

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Finally Explained and Diagnosable

by Christian Goodman | Oct 5, 2014 | 5 comments

Fact #1: Everyone feels fatigued at some point. Catch a nap, take a nice long weekend, and it’s gone. No big deal. Fact #2: Feeling tired all the time is a sign of chronic fatigue. Or it can mean you’re suffering from fibromyalgia. Either way, it’s a big deal. For...

This Popular Exercise Causes Heart Attack and Death

by Scott Davis | Oct 4, 2014 | 5 comments

Is exercise actually good for you? Silly question. Of course it is. But too much of a good thing can be…well…not good. And that’s the case with one particular popular exercise. Get too much of it and your risk of heart attack will start heading skyward. A study...

How Holy Month Reduces Type 2 Diabetes (and it’s NOT about religion)

by Jodi Knapp | Oct 3, 2014 | 4 comments

First question: Have you heard about Ramadan? Answer: It’s the Muslim holy month. Second question: What does Ramadan have to do with diabetes? Answer: For starters, there’s a habit associated with Ramadan that can drop your blood glucose levels by 14.6%....

When Salt Doesn’t Cause High Blood Pressure

by Christian Goodman | Oct 2, 2014 | 4 comments

Whether or not salt pushes your blood pressure higher depends on…you. Not joking. I’m referring to something about you that can mean the difference between high and normal blood pressure when consuming salt. And knowing what this “something” is will warn...