Dangerous Herbal Remedies to Avoid

by Jodi Knapp | Jan 12, 2014 | 11 comments

Most of us are under the impression that herbal remedies are quite safe. We prefer them because they cause little or no side effects, right? If however, you have been forced to take high blood pressure medications, cholesterol medications, blood thinning medications...

Weird Test Predicts Longevity

by Julissa Clay | Jan 8, 2014 | 0 comments

Forget needles, x-rays and treadmills. A new “test” that seems completely bizarre in its simplicity is all the rage now in determining how long you have to live. Not sure if you did this test the last time you applied to an increase your life insurance? Researchers in...

This Delicious Snack Adds 29 Years to Your Life

by Julissa Clay | Jan 4, 2014 | 15 comments

According to a 30-year research study from Harvard University, a small but powerful food can help you avoid cardiovascular diseases, cancer, type 2 diabetes and even death. This snack might also help evade those unavoidable extra pounds during the time of Holidays....

How Shopping Makes You Live Longer

by Julissa Clay | Jan 2, 2014 | 7 comments

Even though the Holidays bring us a lot of joy, at times it becomes too overwhelming. Especially when brainstorming gifts for a very picky mother-in-law, or someone that already has everything. However, even though sometimes shopping can become too stressful from time...

Healthiest Sweetener You Can Find

by Jodi Knapp | Dec 30, 2013 | 4 comments

You likely know by now that most sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup) are extremely unhealthy. Especially if you want to lose weight, tackle high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, arthritis and other diseases. The fact is, artificial...

This Common Supplement Increases Stroke Risk 16%

by Scott Davis | Dec 27, 2013 | 2 comments

Here on Blue Heron Health News, we’ve written hundreds of articles on the benefits of various supplements for myriad health conditions like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and arthritis. But a recent study from Britain’s University of Dundee and University...