Flavonoids in Strawberries May Hold the Key to Slowing Aging and Preventing Degenerative Disease
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – There is one point on which experts in both alternative and Western medicine wholeheartedly agree: brightly-colored fruits and vegetables – such as purple Concord grapes, brilliant…
From Coffee to Dark Chocolate, the Many Health Benefits of Polyphenols: ‘Dramatic Anti-Cancer Effects’
Lori Johnson via CBN News – This year marked the first-ever national Polyphenol Day, a day set aside to recognize one of nature’s healthiest nutrients. Polyphenols, found in certain plant foods…
Cholesterol Savvy? Take Our Cholesterol Quiz: Facts and Myths
Dr. Don Colbert – Are you cholesterol savvy? For decades, cholesterol risks, numbers, and information have been confusing, misguided, or even downright wrong. We all have cholesterol. A cholesterol measurement is…
What Are Ideal Blood Sugar Levels for Preventing Repeat Strokes, Heart Attacks?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – MINNEAPOLIS – Blood sugar control has always been important for people with diabetes when it comes to preventing a stroke. But a new study…
Keep Your Arteries Free of Plaque by Eating a Handful of THIS Food Daily
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, affects an estimated 1 in 58 Americans and is one of the main drivers of morbidity and mortality. Considered a…
Elevated Stress Hormones Linked to Higher Risk of High Blood Pressure and Heart Events
American Heart Association (AHA) via Newswise – DALLAS, Sept. 13, 2021 — Adults with normal blood pressure and high levels of stress hormones were more likely to develop high blood pressure and…
Quercetin: 8 Proven Benefits of This Antioxidant (#1 Is Incredible)
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Have you ever wondered what makes a “superfood” super? Or what top superfoods like red wine, green tea, kale and blueberries all have in…
Does Coconut Oil Help with Abdominal Fat?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – What does a review of the evidence on the effects of coconut oil on weight loss and belly fat find? I begin my video Flashback Friday: Coconut Oil and Abdominal…
Is Hemp Oil Safe, Effective, and Healthy? Read This First
Dr. Don Colbert – Do you have questions about hemp oil? You’ve likely heard stories of people using it for discomfort and joint stiffness, depressed or anxious moods, and more.…
4 UNEXPECTED Benefits of Eating Carrots
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Carrots have a well-deserved reputation as a healthy food that can benefit eyesight. These sweet, crunchy root vegetables are extraordinarily high in beta-carotene, the plant pigment…
10 Great Reasons to Love the Pomegranate
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Coaxing the edible seeds out of a pomegranate is a popular how-to topic. Some swear by the whack-with-a-wooden-spoon method; others massage out those ruby-red arils…
Eating Walnuts Daily Lowered Bad Cholesterol and May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
American Heart Association (AHA) via Newswise – Eating about ½ cup of walnuts every day for two years modestly lowered levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, known as “bad cholesterol,” and reduced…
WARNING: Aspirin and Ibuprofen Proven to Cause Heart Attacks
Karen Sanders via NaturalHealth365 – A groundbreaking study presented at the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism provided compelling data proving that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and…
Reducing Sugar in Packaged Foods Can Prevent Disease in Millions
Massachusetts General Hospital via Newswise – Cutting 20% of sugar from packaged foods and 40% from beverages could prevent 2.48 million cardiovascular disease events (such as strokes, heart attacks, cardiac arrests),…
Gut Bacteria and Flavonoid-Rich Foods Are Linked and Improve Blood Pressure Levels
American Heart Association (AHA) via Newswise – Flavonoid-rich foods, including berries, apples, pears and wine, appear to have a positive effect on blood pressure levels, an association that is partially explained…
