Category: Health & Wellness
Turning Over a New Leaf: Olive Leaf Extract & Heart Health
Good news for the aging baby boomer population and others: Blood pressure control is rated one of the most important health concerns and research shows that the bioactive compound oleuropein found in olive leaf extract helps support blood pressure.
Drink Water for Your Health
Skip the fad diets and trendy health fixes and focus on drinking enough water every day. Several health organizations recommend drinking eight 8-ounce glasses a day to help your body run more efficiently.
Ten Steps to Conquering Heart Disease
You may already know that heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America, and that factors like obesity increase your risk of developing it. But of all the shocking things you know – or believe you know – about heart disease, here’s the statistic that you might find the most eye-opening: 80 percent of all heart disease is preventable.
Wash Your Grocery Totes to Minimize Health Risks
Nearly everyone has a reusable grocery tote, but only 15 percent of Americans regularly clean their eco-friendly bags—and that could create a breeding zone for harmful bacteria.
Probiotics Offer Delicious & Nutritious Boost
Probiotics are “friendly” bacteria that perform useful functions that range from helping to keep your digestive tract running smoothly, to manufacturing vitamins, to protecting you from harmful bacteria.
Blueberries Offer a Delicious & Healthy Energy Boost
Blueberries are considered a superfood by leading nutrition and medical experts, and are a recommended diet staple for health, skin care and longevity.
Helpful Tips for Beating Stress
If you feel irritable, have a hard time concentrating, have low energy or a hard time sleeping, you could be showing signs of stress. In fact, it seems that most Americans are feeling stress these days.
Spring Forward with Fun, Healthy Physical Activities for Entire Family
Living a healthier, more physically active lifestyle doesn’t require expensive sporting equipment or memberships. There are fun, creative ways to improve your family’s physical activity habits.
Comfort Food for Those with Diabetes
There’s good news for people with diabetes who miss the simple pleasures of comfort food. A new cookbook puts a healthier spin on a number of familiar dishes.
Drink Water to Improve Your Health
What if one of the simplest things you could do for yourself wasn’t found in a costly diet book or in an expensive pill?
