Researchers from Duke University have found omega-3 fish oil DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) fatty acids prevent and soothe chronic neuropathic pain resulting from injuries to the sensory system. This key DHA compound, along with EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), found abundantly in cold water fish – e.g. sardines, tuna and salmon – and in omega-3 fish oil supplements […]

Chill out! Be cool! Go with the flow! It’s all good advice if you’re under stress or if you just want to live a long, healthy, happy life. Scientists have now demonstrated that uptight people experience greater anxiety, depression, pessimism and hostility than their more relaxed neighbors. They are also much more likely to overeat, […]

Your immune system has a full-time job. It has to be on call 24/7 without a day off for 365 days a year for every year you’re alive. And it‘s your job to keep it working at full potential for that entire time, especially if you want to prevent disease and feel great into your […]

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects nearly 5 million Americans. The causes of this insidious brain disorder are unknown and, as of yet, there is no known cure. But scientists are clear how to prevent this Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s can critically alter the power to live a normal everyday life. Mild memory problems may be the first signs of […]

A stroke, often called a “brain attack,” is when blood circulation to the brain is cut off, which causes the death of blood cells in affected area.. Strokes happen to 500,000 Americans each year, of which about one third die, making stroke the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Basically, strokes […]

Do you believe you’re too busy to eat right and get enough exercise? Most people do. For many, it’s their excuse why they’re overweight, out of shape, short of breath and just plain sick and tired. But if you think you’re so busy running around trying to earn a living and take care of your […]

Every summer when temperatures start to rise, there’s a corresponding rise in the number of people admitted to hospitals for dehydration (and fatigue and heatstroke). The reason is simple. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, three quarters of Americans are not drinking the daily 10 cups of water recommended by the […]

Most women believe heart attacks are a man’s problem and that breast cancer is their greatest health threat.  And that’s a mistake that could be deadly. Each year in the US, 267,000 women die from heart attacks. That’s more than five times the number of deaths from breast cancer and more than all deaths from […]

Goodness knows we’re all too busy. The demands on our time are growing by leaps and bounds. What with racing back and forth to work, taking care of the kids and trying to have a little bit of fun every once in a while, it’s no wonder so many people are under stress and suffering […]

Triglycerides are essential for good health. They make up 95% of human body fat and are the most common fat found in the bloodstream. But like so many other things that are good for your health, too many triglycerides can be problem for your health. Whatever calories you consume that are not used for energy are […]