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Tobacco Use on the Rise as Marijuana is Legalized
Tobacco Use on the Rise as Marijuana is Legalized
As more and more states are decriminalizing recreational marijuana use, researchers have noticed a problem: Cigarette smoking is also on the rise.  Cannabis is currently legal for recreational use in 10 states and for medicinal purposes in 30 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam… See more
Exercise Lowers the Risk for Genetically Pre-Dispositioned Heart Disease
Exercise Lowers Risk of Genetic Heart Disease
You inherited your mother’s height, your father’s eyes -- and your family’s risk for cardiovascular disease. But this doesn’t necessarily mean you’re stuck with a heart disease diagnosis. You’re probably aware that eating healthy, controlling stress and avoiding tobacco can reduce your… See more
Over-the-Counter Supplement May Help Tackle Aging in Blood Vessels
Supplement May Help Aging Blood Vessels
When it comes to aging, there are no magic pills. But a new study is shining light on a supplement that may help reverse aging in your blood vessels.  MitoQ -- an anti-aging supplement and pharmaceutical grade antioxidant -- may reverse vascular aging in older adults by as much as 15 to 20… See more
Meal Timing Promotes Weight Loss and Diabetic Control
Big Breakfast May Help Control Weight and Diabetes
For years, some experts have recommended eating six smaller meals over the course of the day to help control weight and blood sugar. But results from a new study are casting doubt on the effectiveness of this approach to meal planning. Three meals a day consisting of a high-calorie breakfast, an… See more
Can Eating Too Much Dietary Fat Make Me Fat?
Can Eating Fat Make Me Fat?
If you lived through the 1980s “war on fat”, you probably can’t help but wonder if eating fat can cause weight gain. And it doesn’t matter how many studies support the health benefits of healthy fats, there’s still an inkling of doubt that makes you hesitate before “indulging” in grass-fed butter,… See more
Types of Fat: Good Fat vs. Bad Fat
Good Fat vs. Bad Fat
You may already know that fats are classified as being saturated or unsaturated. It gets a little more complicated beyond these basic categories. Here’s what you need to know.  
 
Unsaturated fat is broken into two groups – cis fats and trans fats. … See more
Study Better Defines the Ties Between BMI and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Your BMI Affects Your Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
The connection between cardiovascular disease risk and obesity is not new. But a recent study has better defined that risk based on body mass index (BMI).  Being obese, measured as a BMI of 30 or greater, increases your risk for cardiovascular disease and a shorter lifespan, according to a… See more
Blood Pressure Reducing Diet Lowers Depression Risk
Diet that Helps Lower Blood Pressure Also Helps Lower Depression Risk
Following the DASH diet seems to reduce your chances of developing depression, according to preliminary study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 70th Annual Meeting… See more
Wine, Nuts and Salads: Three Foods that May Help You Maintain Memory
Wine, Nuts and Salads: Three Foods that May Help You Maintain Memory
The MIND diet, created by researchers at Rush University Medical Center, seems to forestall Alzheimer’s disease, boost brain health and slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors, according to a previous study. The MIND… See more
5 Tips to Help Prevent Kidney Stones
5 Tips to Help Prevent Kidney Stones
If you’ve ever experienced a kidney stone, you know first-hand just how excruciating painful they can be. Despite being a largely preventable condition, kidney stones are quite common. Each year more than 3 million people visit their doctor or the emergency room seeking treatment for stones,… See more

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