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A Matter of Life or Death: Energy Drink Crisis in America
February 1st, 2013Jason Balleta—the CEO of BeeAlive, a beehive jelly company—recently made a public statement on the health concerns about energy drinks. These have frequently been in the news, with a myriad of health concerns. There are also possible links to several deaths.
Resveratrol for the Elderly
February 1st, 2013Findings from the Resveratrol for Improved Performance in Elders (RIPE) trial were recently presented at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Gerontological Society of America. The conference offered more than 400 scientific sessions to over 4,000 leaders in the field of aging from around the world.
Remember When?
February 1st, 2013Turns out that feel-good hormone dopamine (you experience it when pleased or motivated) can help out your sluggish memory as you age. Researchers have found that dopamine specifically affects episodic memory. This is the part of long-term memory that allows us to recall actual events, and happens to be the first part of the memory affected in Alzheimer’s dementia.
Cellphones, Germs, and You
February 1st, 2013When you combine a cell phone’s proximity to your ears, nose, and mouth with its bacteria-loving warmth, the result can be harmful to your health.
Nothing Says Love like Resveratrol and Flavonoids
February 1st, 2013Valentine’s Day is upon us and so are the increased sales of wine, chocolate, and flowers. All of this is OK since wine and chocolate are good for you… right? Well, yes and no. Here are some quick facts to make sure your “sweetie” is getting what she wants and needs:
In Season: Cabbage
February 1st, 2013This leafy biennial plant is grown annually and is closely related to other vegetables in the B. oleracea family, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. Cabbage—whether it’s red, green, or Savoy—is an excellent source of vitamin K and sinigrin, which shows to have cancer preventive properties.
DiabeTEAS
February 1st, 2013Black tea consumption has been mathematically linked to a low prevalence of type 2 diabetes, according to data collected in 50 countries all over the world. In recent years, a great deal of interest has focused on the health benefits of green tea, which is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties.
USDA Urged to Update Nutritional Guidelines on Greek Yogurt
February 1st, 2013The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been urged to update its nutritional guidelines to differentiate Greek from other traditional types of yogurt and reclassify it as a high-protein product.
Five Tips to Protect Your Tips from the Cold
February 1st, 20131. Going outside without gloves on really hurts your nails. The quick change in temperature from warm inside to freezing outside causes your nails to become brittle and break, especially if they’re being overexposed to water and detergents. Make sure you always leave with a pair of gloves!
Clearer Skin to Stronger Immune System
February 1st, 2013With more than a third of Americans classified as obese, everyone from first lady Michelle Obama to TV news anchor Katie Couric is advocating exercise to maintain a healthy weight.
The hidden benefits of exercise
