New Wine In Old Bottles
I read the title of this study: “Anti-inflammatory activity of natural stilbenoids”. Oooh, neat. Natural Stilbenoids!! A new term!! I don’t know what a stilbenoid even is, much less a “natural” one. Does that mean there are UNnatural stilbenoids? SUPERnatural stilbenoids? And, these natural guys are apparently anti-inflammatory, which means...
Want to Live Longer? Go Fish!
In a massive Meta-analysis — a study of studies — involving over 1 Million people, researchers concluded. “Current meta-analysis indicates that both fish and … PUFA consumption are inversely associated with risk of all-cause mortality.” In other words, when fish consumption goes up, risk of death goes down. Wow....
Cold versus Hot? It Matters Not.
Cold brew coffee—made by steeping coffee grounds in cold water for typically an entire day—is just as healthy as regular coffee, according to nutrition expert Frank Hu of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The health benefits associated with coffee drinking—decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, neurodegenerative disease, and...
Video For A Happy Health July Fourth
Happy Fourth of July everyone. Hope you enjoy this, let me know your thoughts!!...
Be a Grill Master Not a Grill Disaster
This Independence Day, Do NOT Feel The Burn Independence Day is iconic and ironic. When we’re not doing healthy things like playing softball, having a family picnic, or watching fireworks with family, we’re probably overdoing the inevitable afternoon grillapolooza. ‘Tis the season to fire up the Barbie, throw on...
All About Sun, Vitamin D, and Protection
(from Deborah Kotz, US News and World Report) Coinciding with the first week of summer, a study published today underscores the importance of getting adequate amounts of sunlight for its vitamin D-boosting benefits. The research, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, shows that those with the lowest vitamin...
To Get A Healthy Culture of Total Well Being, You Need More Than Ping Pong Tables.
On a recent site visit to a client, I asked the wellness leader at this manufacturing location about his absenteeism rate. He shook his head and said, “It’s pretty non-existent.” And turnover? “Same.” When walking into the factory itself, you get the sense of a positive culture immediately. It’s...
If You’re Emotionally Attached To Your Diet Drinks, Don’t Read This Article.
Bottom line? Drink as little as 1 diet drink per day, and you could get brained! Gulping down an artificially sweetened beverage not only may be associated with health risks for your body, but also possibly your brain, a new study suggests. Artificially sweetened drinks, such as diet sodas,...
What’s Better For Your Back? Yoga or Traditional Physical Therapy?
(Reuters Health) – Chronic lower back pain is equally likely to improve with yoga classes as with physical therapy, according to a new study. Twelve weeks of yoga lessened pain and improved function in people with low back pain as much as physical therapy sessions over the same period....
Energy Drinks Worse for Your Heart Than Caffeine Alone: Study
(via Reuters) Drinking 32 ounces of energy drink is associated with potentially harmful changes in blood pressure and heart function that are beyond those seen with caffeine alone, according to a new study. There are more than 500 energy drink products on the market, and their increased popularity is...
Taking the stairs may boost energy more than drinking caffeinated beverages
For young women running on little sleep, 10 minutes of stair walking increased energy more than the amount of caffeine in a soda or half a cup of coffee, according to a small study. This energy boost is relatively short, and overtired workers may need to do a few...
Vegetable Frittata
Frittatas are a great way to use up veggies that are almost out the door. Give this one a try but experiment with your own veggies too. You’ll Need: 1/3 cup chopped onion 2/3 cup chopped green pepper 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ cups scrubbed,...