Health News

Country Elders Have it Hard
Rural areas are often seen as peaceful because there are so many miles in between everything. This can be nice, but this may not be the best setting for elders who live out there.
DASH Keeps Girls Slim for Life
Teen girls who follow the DASH diet are more likely to stay slim into adulthood. The "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension" diet is endorsed by the American Heart Association as a way to control hypertension in adults.
Go Green in Diet Too
Drugs are not the only solution for treating and eliminating diseases. One of the most effective solutions may be to eat a plant-based diet.
Yet Another Reason to Lose Weight
Being overweight or obese carries a number of health risks. Now there's one more health benefit for losing weight.
The Chocolate Curse Has Lifted!
Just when you thought a healthy lifestyle meant eating nuts, fruits, and vegetables, medical manna has come straight down from heaven. Move over veggies, Momma needs her chocolate!
Children Cardiovascular Disease Risks
Before the age of video games and the internet, children spent most of their time outdoors running and playing. Now children are spending vast amounts of time in the house watching TV or playing on the computer.
The Dark Side of Sweet
Try to find a packaged food that doesn't contain some form of sugar. Pretty tough to do. In fact, it's nearly impossible. The bitter truth is - we are drowning in sweetness. Food and beverage manufacturers add sweeteners to most processed foods because it's a cheap way to make just about anything tastier.
Cholesterol May Not Be so Bad After All
Most people have heard about good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, but what do you really know about it? Yeah, sure bad cholesterol is to blame at times for blocked arteries, but what else?
Drink Juice, Lower Risk for Heart Disease
People are always trying to find easy ways to be healthier. What's easier than having a cup of juice to improve heart health?
Be Careful 'Bout that Beer Belly
A little bit of belly fat might seem harmless. But if you have heart disease, that extra chub can be dangerous to your health. In fact, having lots of fat around your waist can be the same as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.