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At this time of year, we often find friends sniffling or feeling under the weather. As we stay indoors more and are exposed to germs from others, our immune system is challenged by viruses and bacteria. We all know that a healthy diet, rest, and avoiding people who...

When the clock strikes midnight and we ring in 2018, many of us will make New Year resolutions. Here are a few that can help you to be healthier and happier:1. Have an attitude of gratitude. Don't be so hard on yourself, or make unreasonable goals. At the start and...

How long have you kept that sponge in your sink? Chances are it's too long. Sponges used to remove food debris from your plates and wipe down tables and sinks can be your enemy and be teaming with zillions of bacteria. They stay damp, perfect to grow bacteria, and...

As millions take to the sky this holiday season, travelers will be exposed to lots of germs in the closed space of the airplane. If you plan to fly, now is the time to arm yourself with a personal strategy to stay healthy. First, be sure to plan ahead so you avoid the...

Although a glass of red wine can be healthy for your heart, too much alcohol can be very toxic to your liver. This essential organ does lots of the dirty work to keep you healthy by filtering toxins and removing debris. If your liver is sick, so are you. For thousands...

What do you do when you feel chest pain, dizzy, numbness in your face or jaw? Immediately tell the person closest to you. If you are out with strangers, write down a contact number of a family member or friend to call and give it to someone. Describe your symptoms....

A research team reviewed studies of 135,965 participants, covering 32 years. The participants who regularly used aspirin had a lower prevalence of cancers overall (3% lower), GI tract cancers (15% reduced risk) and colorectal cancer (19% lower risk). Aspirin had no...

From an analysis of more than 55,000 adults from Denmark, researchers found that eating between 2 and 6 ounces of chocolate every week was associated with a 20 percent reduced risk of atrial fibrillation (A-fib). Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects millions of people in...

Colostrum, is produced in the first milk of mammals to protect their newborns. Colostrum contains a very rich blend of nutrients with vitamins, minerals and amino acids, plus a wide variety of immune factors, antibodies, growth factors including FGF and IGF-1,...

The French Paradox refers to the observation that French people, who love to eat butter and cheese, have a low rate of heart disease. Nutritionists believe this is due, in part, to the Resveratrol in red wine. Resveratrol was found to be a potent antioxidant that...