Doing the best for your heart doesn’t have to be complicated. Several common, everyday foods have been strongly linked to favorable cardiovascular profiles. Here are 9 to eat regularly….

Compared with other mammals, humans have a remarkably long lifespan. But we have not been able to escape a turning point when aging accelerates. But half the battle is knowing when it happens and why…

Misguided experts often discourage supplements, as if we all eat a perfect diet. Not today. This time they’re advising more than the standard guidelines suggest for a healthier heart and blood vessels. Here’s how to get the vitamin K (both types!) you need…

If your blood pressure is high, you’ve been advised to lay off salt. But what if you could have your salt and eat it, too? There’s another kind of salt you may have to search harder for, but it’s well worth the reward…

Reading a book for a couple of hours is my favorite way to relax. Some people prefer TV. Either way, too much time sitting reduces the function of our blood vessels and that’s not good for the heart. Here’s something that is…

Blood sugar isn’t just tied to diabetes. It’s a setup for serious heart risks. Despite all we know about it, millions still struggle to control theirs. Could it be there are still unknowns working against us? The answer is yes…

Arginine, also known as L-arginine, is an amino acid that helps the body build protein. But that’s far from all it does. From enhancing circulation to athletic performance, scientists are amazed at what they see it doing for the brain…

Type 2 diabetes keeps trending up. That’s why we write about it. Not enough people know they can do something about it, starting with diet. But work smarter, not harder, with a functional food that goes straight to the core of the problem…

When high cholesterol and weight gain come together, risks for heart trouble ramp up. Doctors will offer a pair of prescriptions, but an ancient snack turned functional food has plenty of clout to help get the job done…

Stress causes a boatload of problems no matter who you are. And these days it seems there’s so much more triggering stress. But if you have diabetes, you should know that stress is an often-forgotten trigger that can send your blood sugar levels through the roof as well…

We’ve all been there. After a night of poor sleep, we find our attention wandering or just zoning out altogher. Well, it turns our there may be a very beneficial reason for zoning out…

Drugs often have undesirable side effects. But sometimes, the result is welcome. Especially if it’s considered a gerotherapeutic, a drug that, in addition to its original purpose, can slow various aging processes…