Magnesium may lower risk of stroke for smokers
A new study suggested that increased consumption of magnesium-rich foods like whole grains may reduce the risk of stroke in male smokers! Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm analyze ...
When to Suspect Lyme
The most useful diagnostic reference: the “Bible” of Lyme medical literature. by John Bleiweiss, MD. The When To Suspect Lyme Disease essay: This essay, written by John D. Bleiweiss, M.D., in Apr ...
DASH Diet
A new study suggests that the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH Diet), or a similar diet, can be beneficial not only for those trying to manage high blood pressure, but also for people who ...
Prevent Diabetes with Yellow & Orange Veggies
Yellow and orange veggies such as apricots, pumpkins, carrots, summer squash and others can help prevent Type II diabetes. They can also reduce your risk of stroke, promote a healthy immune system, r ...
Low Blood Pressure Diet Promotes
CHICAGO -- A large study offers the strongest evidence yet that a diet the government recommends for lowering blood pressure can save people from heart attack and stroke.Researchers followed more than ...
Swimming to recover from injury
Swimming is a great sport for those who are recovering from an injury. Being in the water makes the body weight seem less than actual, thus making it easier.
If you want to try swimming while yo ...
walking after surgery
I must confess to having had “a little work done” in the past. When you have had surgery, what with the pain and painkillers, you definitely don’t feel like doing anything, let alone walking. But you ...
Eat Rosemary for a Healthy Brain
Recent studies have now confirmed what the Greeks knew long ago. Rosemary contains an ingredient that fights off free radical damage in the brain. This active ingredient, known as carnosic acid (CA), ...
Want a Snack? Try Some Dark Chocolate
Not everyone knows that dark chocolate is high in flavonoids, which fight free radicals. That's good news for sweet tooths everywhere; in fact, just a moderate dose of chocolate per day can reduce b ...
