You don’t have to be a nutritional expert to know that eating fried foods on a regular basis is bad for your cholesterol. But beyond that, do you know what foods contain a naturally high amount of cholesterol and should be avoided if you are trying to lower your LDL? 1). Eggs. Once banned from the breakfast… Read more »
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Cholesterol – the Good (HDL), the Bad (LDL) and the Ugly (Heart Disease)
Too much cholesterol in the blood is one of the main risk factors for heart disease and stroke—two leading causes of death in the United States. One way to prevent these diseases is to detect high cholesterol and treat it when it is found. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your… Read more »
The Three R’s of Arthritis
Did you know that over 16,500 Americans die unnecessarily annually from arthritis medications? Although these medications can sometimes be helpful, natural remedies and supplements have been shown to be more effective — and very safe. In addition, they help heal your joints, as opposed to medications which may actually accelerate arthritis. Arthritis, a universal disease,… Read more »
Think You’re Too Old for Social Media?
Over the last several years, older adults have been the fastest growing segment of the online population. More and more people over the age of 60 are going online and using Facebook, Google, Yahoo and Youtube. They are emailing, texting and blogging—and it is having a positive impact on their lives as they are communicating… Read more »
Growing Older and Feeling Better
Growing older may not be as bad as you think. A recent study found that despite the physical and mental toll of time, people actually feel better as they age, not worse. As part of the UCSD and Stanford University Successful Aging Evaluation Study (SAGE), researchers asked more than 1,000 people aged 50 to 99… Read more »
Bond Between Grandparent and Grandchild Can Lower Risk for Depression
Recent research suggests that spending time with your grandparents might not only make them feel good, it may have positive psychological benefits for you both. A new study shows that a good relationship between grandparents and their adult grandchildren was linked to fewer depression symptoms for both elderly and young adults. The closer the bond,… Read more »
Back to School Blues: How to Recognize Adolescent Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety and stress is an all-too-common problem faced by children today. As with adults, children respond differently to stress depending on their age, individual personalities and coping skills. When it comes to anxiety in children, younger grade-schoolers may not be able to fully explain their feelings whereas older kids may be able to say exactly… Read more »
4 Back to School Stress Busters
In getting your children ready for the back to school rush you are probably facing a considerable amount of stress. It is easy to become overwhelmed by a seemingly endless list of demands. Making sure your kids have all their “nutritional holes” filled by taking supplements is top on everyone’s list – along with school… Read more »
NOTICE: Calcium Supplements Support Healthy Sleep Routine
Back to school is upon us. Those lazy days of summer are almost over. Time to start thinking about getting the entire family back on a consistent routine – specifically a consistent sleep schedule. One way to support a healthy sleep schedule is by taking a calcium and magnesium supplement – the perfect balance of… Read more »
Healthy Aging -You CAN Age Gracefully But Start Now
Healthy aging is a topic that is discussed often yet is somewhat controversial in it’s definition. Scientists don’t fully understand all the processes that lead to loss of function as people age. But more and more research points to the cell’s powerhouses, called mitochondria, as an important player in aging. Mitochondria are largely responsible for generating… Read more »