Guarana Higher Antioxidant than Green Tea
March 10, 2017Green tea is consumed world wide for the benefit of the catechins it contains. Catechins are a class of chemical compounds with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as other healthy ingredients. It has been discovered by researchers at the University of Sao Paulo’s Public Health School that guarana is a worthy competitor as far […]
Coca cola sure doesn’t belong in the human body, but there are other great uses for it. Coca-Cola is the second-most recognized word after “hello”, but did you know it’s an actual poison for the human metabolism? The acidity level is close to that of battery acid, so it is even better than many […]
A new study suggests that how well we age may come from our parents. Individuals that the researchers found whose parents live longer, are more likely to be free of certain heart problems and cancers into their 60’s and 70’s. Dr. Janice Atkins, lead author of the University of Exeter Medical School in the United […]
Having that cup of coffee before entering bright light to drive to work can improve your driving performance and alertness of chronically sleep deprived young drivers. This was revealed in a road safety study performed by Queensland University of Technology. The findings were presented by Dr. Shamsi Shekari from QUT’s Centre for Accident Research & […]
5 Ways to Keep your Heart Healthy
March 6, 2017Most people know that keeping your heart healthy plus a good diet and an exercise regimen can keep your heart strong. But what can you do to keep your heart strong? Here are five daily activities you can do to maintain an efficiently working heart. Get the healthiest heart by incorporating these daily habits into […]
Polycythemia vera is a blood cancer that begins in the marrow of your bones. This is the soft center where new blood cells grow. The marrow can then make too many red blood cells that cause your blood to get too thick and can make you more likely to have blood clots, a stroke or […]
Wouldn’t it be great not to have to count those calories? What if it wasn’t necessary to cut out certain major food groups but instead, swap out bad fats for heart-healthy ones like olive oil instead of butter, etc. Studies now show that we can now do this with the Mediterranean diet. Let’s enjoy fish […]
The practice of oil pulling (Ayurveda) is a form of mid-body health system that dates back nearly 3,000 years. The elders in India developed the form that has a basic thought that when balanced, your body has amazing powers to heal itself. It is recommended that you provide your body support through a healthy diet, […]
That certain time of day does make us more susceptible to infection as our body clock affects the ability of viruses to replicate and spread between cells. This has been revealed by new research from the University of Cambridge and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This may help explain why […]
Your waistline will thank you if you swap that can of soda for a sparkling glass of water. A new study found that replacing a single sweetened beverage with water might reduce the risk of obesity and improve your overall health. Kiyah J. Duffey, co-author of the study from the College of Agriculture and […]
