Tag: Inflammation
Health Tip – Jan. 9 – Green Tea and Prostate Cancer
Drinking six cups of green tea daily may slow the growth of prostate cancer. A study from UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, presented...
Health Tip – Dec. 11 – Zinc Deficiency May Threaten Seniors
New research suggests that we have an increased need for zinc to help protect against DNA damage and inflammation as we get older. The...
Health Tip – Nov. 21 – Best Way to Keep Weight...
What’s the best way to lose excess weight and keep it off? A study from Boston’s Children’s Hospital suggests that a low-glycemic-index diet is...
Health Tip – Sept. 7 – Sleep Shortage and Strokes
Losing out on sleep may increase the risk of having a stroke. This news comes from a study at the University of Alabama at...
Health Tip – Aug. 16 – Obese, But Healthy?
Being obese doesn’t automatically mean you’re destined for cardiovascular disease - although it certainly increases the odds. New research from the UK shows that...
Health Tip – July 18 – Lose a Few Pounds to...
Women: if you’re overweight or obese, shedding just 10 percent of your weight might reduce your overall cancer risk. The goal is to lower...
Health Tip – July 11 – How Black Pepper Fights Fat
Piperine, an alkaloid responsible for black pepper’s pungent taste, appears to be responsible for its reputed health benefits, including weight loss. New research from...
Health Tip – July 5 – Jogging For a Longer Life
Jogging may extend your life. We're talking about an additional 6.2 years of life for male joggers and an additional 5.6 years for women...
Health Tip – June 25 – Holy Basil for Stress Relief
Holy basil or tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is a sacred plant in India. It is a relative of our culinary basil but has a stronger,...
Health Tip – June 7 – Grapes For Your Heart
Can eating grapes mitigate the negative effects of a diet high in salt on blood pressure and, by extension, heart disease? Researchers at Michigan...
