Lowering Blood Pressure Extends Lifespan

by | Jan 25, 2012 | 10 comments

All of the exercising, stress relief and dietary restrictions that come from trying to lower blood pressure may tack on years at the end of your life, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In their study of nearly 5000...

Protein-Rich Diet Can Change Food Preferences

by | Jan 22, 2012 | 9 comments

Craving a steak for dinner? According to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition this may be a symptom of a low protein diet. In this study of 37 volunteers, two different groups were asked to eat a protein-rich or low protein diet and...

Garlic Powerful Weapon Against Blood Pressure

by | Jan 15, 2012 | 37 comments

It’s commonly known that high doses of garlic can repel a first date’s chances of a kiss, but new research out of Australia’s University of Adelaide found that it may keep blood pressure away too. In this study, scientist pooled together the results of 11 large...

Health Hazards of Vitamin D Deprivation

by | Jan 14, 2012 | 18 comments

If you’ve been following your doctor’s advice to the ‘T,’ you’ve probably been really careful when it comes to sun exposure. Using sunscreen and covering yourself up when needed. – – After all, isn’t the sun causing major cancers? Well, too much sun...

Insomnia Linked to Cardiovascular Disease

by | Jan 11, 2012 | 11 comments

While it’s well known that insomnia can lead to impaired concentration and memory, few studies have examined the long-term effects of sleepless nights on overall health. In one of the first, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers...