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Studies show that doing just a small amount of exercise — like 15 minutes per day — can have a huge impact on your overall well being and longevity. Doing just 15 minutes of exercise each day (or 90 minutes per week) can increase your lifespan by three years. By contrast, inactive people have a 17% increased risk of dying early. And if it feels good, don’t stop after just…
The American consumer is so inundated with propaganda that he couldn’t find the truth with both hands and a shovel. The alphabet soup government regulatory agencies, their research scientists, corporate media, athletes and media stars are for sale to the highest bidder. The truth is whatever their benefactor says it is. Conventional wisdom holds that this system seemingly took root in the 1950s as Big Tobacco tried to counter the…
You probably already know that excess blood sugar created by the foods in our Western diet is depressing our immune systems. What you may not know is that too much blood sugar, which causes insulin resistance and insulin dysfunction, can be a major cause of breast cancer (which is an auto-immune disease). Insulin resistance has also been shown to increase your risk of late stage breast cancer and a higher…
Dynamic warm ups are a challenging way to begin any exercise or fitness routine. And when there is a series of them that you can do, they often can replace the traditional workout, becoming a warm-up and workout at the same time. If you recall from Part 1 and Part 2, the inchworm is classified as an “advanced dynamic warm-up” because it warms up the body while it is in…
Engaging in regular physical exercise isn’t just important for helping ward off heart disease, depression, stroke and diabetes, or for keeping your body flexible, toned and strong. It also has a similar effect on your brain. In fact, there’s a lot of evidence that exercise actually makes your brain younger. That’s because new research indicates your brain is like a muscle when it comes to exercise. Although it’s unlikely you’ll…
Suddenly and without warning you get an attack of sneezing, choking, coughing, wheezing … These days, there doesn’t have to be anything medically wrong with you for this to happen. All you have to do is get a whiff of “fragrance.” FairWarning.org reports that fragrance is: “the cryptic ingredient added to thousands of products, from cleaning supplies to toiletries. The term encompasses thousands of combinations of chemicals that give consumer…
Grapes may seem like a sugary fruit you wouldn’t want to eat if you have blood sugar problems… but eating them can reduce inflammation and improve your heart health if you have metabolic disease or even diabetes. Previous research at the University of Connecticut showed that polyphenols – the natural plant chemicals found in grapes that help them stay hearty in all kind of environments – help reduce blood pressure, improve…
Lack of sleep could have a deadly effect on both men and women. According to researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, sleeping fewer hours increases the risk for aggressive breast cancer in post-menopausal women. It was the first study to suggest that women who routinely sleep fewer hours may develop more aggressive breast cancers compared with women who sleep longer hours, researcher Cheryl Thompson, Ph.D. “We found a strong correlation…
Wrinkles, roughness, sagging, discoloration… the sun is healthy for you, but overexposure can be rough on the skin if you’re not careful. Can anything help? Nature’s answer is a resounding yes. First, studies published in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies shows that herbal products can cause the body to react to UV rays in a manner that reduces negative effects. Because these herbs can be taken orally and regularly, the research suggests…
If your home is anything like mine, there’s always a debate about food expiration dates. When I grew up, my mom kept things around for a long time. Sometimes there would be dust on the cans and when found in the back of the cupboard it was like discovering lost treasure. But for me, I refuse to eat anything on or after the date printed on its package. This, of…