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 […]

Vitamin D may stop Aging and keep us young. It’s the first Study that shows vitamin D supplements can stop the aging pathways and turn back time. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is an essential vitamin and hormone. It’s considered a hormone because it’s made in the body and acts on targeted cells like […]

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 […]

Let’s celebrate National Wine Drinking Day. It’s a time to spread the love and health benefits of wine drinking while “spotlighting,” a new European study on how drinking your favorite “vino,” can cut your risk of a heart attack by half. Is drinking wine good for your heart health? European Heart Journal published a new […]

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, […]

New study in New England Journal of Medicine shows how weekly injections with Semaglutide (weight loss medication like Ozempic) helped overweight people with arthritis and knee pain get relief. Does excess weight cause arthritis or knee pain? Yes, obesity or being overweight is very common and so is knee pain and arthritis (joint inflammation). In […]

New England Journal of Medicine reported an investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at Stone Gates Food in Minnesota alleging that a vegan beef protein substitute-Tara flour-was making people sick. Chief Supply Chain Officer at Stone Gates Food said the U.S. importer of Tara flour claimed the flour was safe and could be […]

Today, July 21st is the celebration of National Ice Cream Day. Started by Ronald Reagan 30 years ago, it is celebrated on the 3rd “Sund..ae,” in July. And, in fact, all of July is celebrated as National Ice Cream month with Vanilla in 1st place, Chocolate in 2nd and a tie breaker for 3rd between […]

If you have difficulty sleeping, specifically relaxing before bedtime try adding magnesium to your diet or supplements. Magnesium supplements are safe at low to moderate doses. If you have health problems especially kidney disease, you should check with your doctor before taking. Can magnesium help you sleep? According to an article from Women’s Health, magnesium […]