Archive for: March 2008

According to the World Health Organization, death rates are uniformly higher among smokers than among non-smokers of both sexes. Among smokers, the death rates from all causes increase with the number of cigarettes smoked per day, the number …

Although most of us need about 6 to 8 hours of sleep a night, a number of very of very high-energy people can get by on as little as 4. Scientists believe that a natural 24-hour cycle lets …

Any food that fortifies the immune system is one that I would consider to be a “power food.” With a stronger immune system, your body can more easily defend against aging ravages of bacterial and viral infection as …

These two little glands play the major role in our ability to handle stress. They also contribute to our sex drive and ability to fight off allergies, inflammation, and infections. The most familiar adrenal hormone, adrenaline, is produced …

Exercise benefits just about every one of your body functions. It stimulates the metabolism, promotes good digestion, boosts the immune system, and keeps your cardiovascular system in fine fettle. But the tissues that benefit most directly are the …

Gout is a common type of arthritis caused by an increased concentration of uric acid in biological fluids. In gout, uric acid crystals are deposited in joints, tendons, kidneys, and other tissues, where they cause considerable inflammation and …

Positive human relationships sustain us and nourish us, body and soul. They are absolutely critical to heart health. In fact, data from large, well-controlled population studies have shown that loneliness, isolation, unfulfilling jobs and relationships, and a “broken …

Virtually every medical authority agrees that the best way to lower blood pressure is through diet and lifestyle. Drugs don’t always work, and they can cause serious side effects. Besides, once you begin taking a medication for blood …