Salt: How Much Is Enough?
No two people are the same when it comes to salt in the diet. The general advice is to consume between 1,500 to 2,300mg sodium per day. But are the recommended limits reasonable when applied to everyone?
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Earth-Friendly Workouts
Being eco-friendly isn’t just for tree-hugging granola-eaters anymore. Most of us understand how important it is to do our part to make the earth a better place to live. But did you know that by getting healthy you can also improve our planet’s health?
Are You Addicted to Fast Food?
There is emerging research to suggest the brain can become hardwired to crave a hit of extra crispy chicken just as it might any other addictive substance. Fast food companies share at least some of the blame for global corpulence.
Eat Less, Eat Smart, Live Long
A long-term study involving rhesus monkeys strongly suggests that what is true for other animals is also true for humans: a low-calorie diet has strong associations with longevity. But in addition to eating less, you must also eat smart.
Slimming for Cancer Prevention
When you do a computer search for cancer diet information, you are stunned by an avalanche of data. Some research on the relationship of foods to cancer seems contradictory. Here is some simple, sensible advice: foods to avoid, and others to stress.
Oh Sole Mio! Cancer Prevention and Vitamin D
The sun lifts our spirits and enhances digestion, circulation, and well-being. And there's another reason to bask in the sun: most Americans suffer from an unrecognized deficiency of vitamin D, which we get from sunshine.
The Spice of Life
Can a simple change in diet be one of the best ways to stave off the threat of Alzheimer's disease? Mounting evidence suggests the answer is 'yes.'
Omega-3s May Benefit Menopausal Women
A new study from a Canadian university presents the first evidence that omega-3 supplements are effective for treating common menopause-related mental psychological distress and mild depression.
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle Amid Increasing Challenges
The over 65 demographic has been and still is one of the fastest growing age groups in America. While regular exercise and sound nutrition are vital components to overall health for any person, older people face a unique set of challenges.
