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There are many diets-du-jour to choose from. And most likely you’ve heard and read about most of them. But when it comes to promises of better health and a sleek physique — few can stand up to the Mediterranean diet. In fact, the benefits you gain from the foods of the Mediterranean diet are so strong, the most recent study shows the diet can decrease your risk of stroke, heart…
If you’re always on the lookout for simple and effective ways to add a few years to your life, I have good news… Living a longer, healthier life could be as easy as working at making your body stronger. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Columbia University found that older adults who strength trained at least twice a week were 46 percent less likely to die from all causes. Older…
Walking is one of the simplest and most beneficial daily habits you can adopt. You don’t need any fancy equipment to do it. Its low impact, self-paced, easy on your joints — and it’s proven to make you healthier. Research shows that brisk walking can reduce belly fat, strengthen your bones and muscles, and prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, among other things. But despite all these worthwhile…
Grief is a horrible feeling at best. Dealing with loss, especially the loss of a loved one, is painful. It can be mind-numbing and energy-robbing. It can set in motion an existential crisis about the meaning of life, often leading to depression and despair. It is difficult to pull yourself together during times of loss, and especially difficult to focus and work. In the West, we look to grief as…
How often do you detox? Do you follow a spring cleaning ritual — or cleanse only when you feel especially bogged down? Feeling rundown is a sure sign it’s time to detoxify and get a much-needed energy boost for sure. But cleansing only when you feel like you need it, or at certain times of the year, may not be enough. While a strong, comprehensive cleanse can restore your body’s…
Hydrolyzed collagen is the all the rage. And its age-defying capabilities appear to hold real benefits for your skin. Collagen is a protein central to the elasticity and regeneration of our skin. It’s responsible for keeping skin firm, plump, smooth and young-looking. Hydrolyzed collagen peptides are readily available in protein powders and supplements — and in this bioavailable form can give your skin what it needs to keep it’s elasticity…
A, B, C, D, E, K… It may sound like a strange version of the alphabet song, but by now you probably recognize it as the list of vitamins your body needs. I want to share with you what I’ve learned about an often forgotten and misunderstood vitamin that protects the heart, ensures healthy skin, forms strong bones, promotes brain function, supports growth and development and helps to maintain healthy cell function. I’m…
One isn’t only the loneliest number, it’s also the unhealthiest. Whether you’re alone by choice or circumstance, there’s no way around it — social isolation is bad for your health. Research has already linked loneliness to a compromised immune system, high blood pressure and premature death… But the latest analysis of available research has led to one more conclusion… feeling lonely and socially isolated increases your risk of having a…
Are your vegetables laced with prescription drugs? Even if you avoid prescription drugs (and their side effects) at all costs, you can never truly get away from them. Prescription drugs have been seeping into your water supply for years… and now they’re even in your vegetables. You may be wondering how the heck prescription drugs make it from your neighbor’s medicine cabinet to your steamed broccoli, so let me explain……
If you take your health seriously, you probably love fish. It’s arguably one of the healthiest foods on the planet and a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. But for all the wonderful reasons to love fish, there is also one good reason to proceed with caution at your next fish fry… You’re probably well aware that fish contain environmental pollutants, like mercury (it’s not a…