With resveratrol all over the words of Dr. Oz and all over the news these days, the question comes: so what’s the big deal about resveratrol, anyway? Well, it all has to do with what I call the French Connection–otherwise called the "French Paradox". Many people by now know that this refers to the French […]
Smart Spring Travel Solutions
Spring has sprung and many are gearing up to get out of Dodge. But before you pack those bags and hit the road, consider these problem solving solutions that can enhance the travel experience in a variety of ways—from hassle-saving luggage to space-saving organization to damage-saving tech to face-saving serums. Here are some downright cool […]
Got Wrinkles? There’s a Non-Invasive Solution that can Help!
According to the National Institutes of Health, wrinkles are creases in the skin that come from the natural process of aging. However natural they may be, there are things that tend to speed up their onset, such as sun exposure or smoking. Each year there are around 5 […]
Scientists research why senior citizens appear to be more immune to H1N1 flu virus
It’s still all theory, but UC Davis researchers think that the reason senior citizens over age 65 aren’t catching the H1N1 flu at least for now is that specific shared molecular sites called epitopes result in some type of immunity to the novel flu. It seems people over age 65 have been exposed to various […]
New study on whole grains with bran may be able to lower high blood pressure in men
It took three months after a new July 2009 study on the health benefits of whole grains, especially brans in whole grains, and how whole grains help to lower hypertension, had been published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition before the mainstream media (Reuters) reported it October 7, 2009. The Whole Grain Stamp now appears on over 3000 products in 14 […]
What foods, minerals, vitamins, and fatty acids help your eyes?
According to the June 2009 article,"‘Eye Food – fact sheet–Transitions Healthy Sight Survey," foods that fight cataracts and macular degeneration contain both phytonutrients and sulfur. Eggs contain cysteine, sulfur, lecithin, carotenoids and zeaxanthin. These nutrients help to protect the lens of the eye from cataract formation. When you add vitamin C to the cysteine, sulfur, […]