Researchers at Ben-Gurion University (BGU) in Israel have found that a modified Mediterranean diet that emphasizes polyphenols and reduces red meat can significantly decrease proximal aortic stiffness (PAS)—a distinct marker of vascular aging and cardiovascular risk. The study was published this month in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. “This is the first…
Revised Mediterranean Diet Significantly Improves Cardiovascular Health
5 Morning Stretches to Improve Energy, Focus, and Agility
We all know that getting regular exercise is one of the best things we can do, at any age, to benefit our health. Our bodies are designed to move. But what about stretching? Could starting the day with a few simple stretches be beneficial, even (or especially) on those days we can’t quite squeeze in…
Anti-Aging Pain Reliever: This Wonder Fruit Has It All
Grapes are rich in a variety of nutrients. In addition, the antioxidant properties of grapes can help rejuvenate the body and prevent signs of aging. Grapes can be eaten fresh or made into raisins, wine, or grape jam. They contain various vitamins as well as potassium, calcium, and iron. Additionally, grape skins and seeds contain…
Stress Ages You but Can Be Reversed: Study
While stress such as surgery, pregnancy, COVID-19, and the vaccines themselves can significantly age a person biologically, the body is able to naturally reverse this effect and increase longevity, a new study from Harvard University has found. While chronological age is defined by the number of years you have been alive, biological age represents how…
New Vaccine Printers to Produce COVID-19 mRNA Shots on Demand
Researchers have designed a vaccine printer that can produce COVID-19 mRNA vaccines on the go, as part of the intense effort to get more people inoculated. Published on April 24 in Nature Biotechnology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) scientists said their current vaccine printer prototype can produce 100 thumbnail-sized patches in 48 hours, with the…
Are Fibrinolytics Key to Preventing Clogged Arteries?
Fibrinolytic agents, sometimes referred to as thrombolytic agents, are capable of dissolving blood clots that may block your veins or arteries. In general, cleaner arteries are a benefit to your cardiovascular health, which is one reason why fibrinolytic enzymes such as lumbrokinase, nattokinase, and serrapeptase should be on your radar. In your body, enzymes regulate…
This is Destroying Your Child’s Mind
Is social media pushing our young towards screen addiction? Why does a former Facebook exec block his children from using social media? Why is Apple’s chief exec the same? Is it due to the chemical changes that happen in the brain when one is using these apps – that unnervingly resemble drug addiction? These days,…
From Facebook to Fortnite: The Risks of Screen Addiction and How to Support Your Child’s Healthy Habits
Is social media pushing our young towards screen addiction? Why does a former Facebook exec block his children from using social media? Why is Apple’s chief exec the same? Is it due to the chemical changes that happen in the brain when one is using these apps – that unnervingly resemble drug addiction? These days,…
Study of 70 Australian Household Spices Found Lead in Every Sample
An Australian study of 70 popular dried herbs and spices stocked on supermarket shelves revealed that all samples had traces of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, antimony, cadmium, and mercury. A 2021 U.S. consumer data advocate’s analysis of 126 herbs and spices discovered that roughly one-third of the tested products had significant levels of toxic…
Study of 70 Household Spices Found Lead in Every Sample
An Australian study of 12 different brands of popular dried herbs and spices stocked on supermarket shelves revealed that all samples had traces of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, antimony, cadmium, and mercury. A 2021 U.S. consumer data advocate’s analysis of 126 herbs and spices discovered that roughly one-third of the tested products had significant…
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