American Medical Association (AMA) got together with the AHA to update their guidelines on high blood pressure with 5 big things you need to know. What are the new blood pressure updates? More than 115 million Americans have high blood pressure. High blood pressure or the “silent killer,” left uncontrolled causes heart attacks, strokes, kidney […]

Coffee is the second most common beverage in the world (first is tea). It’s loaded with antioxidants and amazing health benefits says the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, and what better way of Celebrating National Coffee Day than with a piping hot cup of Joe. What are the health benefits of Coffee? Coffee is […]

Morning coffee drinking compared to all-day coffee drinking is linked to better health and living longer says a new Study. Timing of the day seems to matter. How popular is Coffee drinking? Coffee is the most consumed and beloved beverage in the world. It gives us that special morning “boost,” we depend on to get […]

There is increasing evidence that Vitamin D plays an important role in aging. This is especially true in people with lower Vitamin D levels. This is important because studies have failed to give guidance on optimal levels of Vitamin D and aging. How does Vitamin D impact Aging? Vitamin D is unique in that it’s […]

Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a warning that food manufacturers must report health safety information on new ingredients added to our food and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must get rid of legal “loopholes,” and step it up. How can food additives be unsafe? It is not unusual for food companies to add […]

New Study in Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows that people with moderate nighttime leg cramps or nocturnal leg cramps (NLC) saw relief as soon as one week after taking Vitamin K2 capsules at bedtime. Vitamin K2 significantly reduced the frequency, intensity of pain, and duration of NLC with an excellent safety profile. […]

Thanksgiving is a time of joy and celebration but let’s be frank, it includes heavy eating with the Turkey being the centerpiece for most, but does gluttony or overeating in the short term pose a serious health risk? Q: Can a Thanksgiving feast pose a health risk? Not usually. Many people indulge and overeat on […]

Anorexia and severe malnutrition can damage the body including the heart. In fact, the American Heart Association says every 52 minutes someone dies from an eating disorder or severe malnutrition. Some of these deaths will be from heart complications. What is severe malnutrition? Severe malnutrition is when the body does not have enough nutrients, fat, […]