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For percolated perks, drink this much coffee

Post author By Dr. Michael Cutler
Post date August 10, 2016

Young man preparing first cup of coffee in the morning in the kitchen of his apartment

I keep reading about the health effects of coffee, yet I have been taught all my life to stay away from this beverage. Seems there are articles and opinions on both sides. It gives me confidence to know that there are actually loads of science about coffee’s health benefits and …

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Blood Pressure Heart Health

How to achieve lower blood pressure, naturally

Post author By Dr. Isaac Eliaz
Post date June 30, 2016

The unrecognizable female patient sits patiently while the healthcare professional checks her blood pressure.

What causes high blood pressure? Unfortunately, it’s complicated, and there isn’t just one smoking gun. There are really no telltale signs. One of the key elements to remember …

Blood Pressure Heart Health

Heart health and blood pressure: What really works

Post author By Dr. Isaac Eliaz
Post date November 3, 2016

Senior patient measuring blood pressure in arm

What causes high blood pressure? Unfortunately, it’s complicated, and there isn’t just one smoking gun. High blood pressure, aka hypertension, can be caused by age, weight, chronic stress, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, smoking or other issues. Usually though, hypertension is caused by…

Diabetes

“Diabesity”: Are you next to be diagnosed?

Post author By Dr. Isaac Eliaz
Post date November 10, 2016

Friendly and Cheerful Family Doctor is Reading Medical History of Senior Male Patient During Consultation

“Diabesity” may affect as many as 100 million Americans and nearly a billion people around the world. It’s a silent, insidious epidemic, developing over years with debilitating symptoms that can seriously impact your quality of life.

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Health Supplements Heart Health

Targeted supplements offer heart health solutions

Post author By Dr. Isaac Eliaz
Post date December 8, 2016

A senior black women is having her heart checked by a female doctor. The patient is wearing glasses and smiling at the doctor. The doctor is wearing scrubs and checking the patients heart rate with a stethoscope.

Despite a variety of pharmacological, surgical and other breakthroughs, cardiovascular diseases still kill millions each year. In many cases, these are preventable conditions, yet it seems we are doing little to prevent them.

Tags Nutritional Supplements

Healthy Diet Sugar Sweeteners

7+ sweeteners as sweet on your health as they taste

Post author By Dr. Michael Cutler
Post date July 8, 2019

Refined sugar has a bad rap. It has no micronutrients and the more refined sugar foods you consume, the faster diseases develop. Thankfully, there are better sweeteners to choose from that actually have nutritional value in contrast to the empty-calorie high glycemic ones…

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3+ ridiculous reasons research is being funded to keep you away from vitamins

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date May 16, 2019

I’m a fan of The Big Bang Theory. In my favorite episode, Sheldon tells Amy that all vitamin supplements can do is give you “very expensive urine,” a conclusion that’s not far off from that of the recent study questioning the use of vitamins. But their ridiculous reasons are sitcom-worthy…

Tags Health News, Nutritional Supplements

Healthy Diet

Why the Japanese eat seaweed daily (and you should, too)

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date May 31, 2019

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Seaweed is a staple “superfood” of Japanese cuisine. So, let’s take the mystery and confusion out of how to eat seaweed, and help you start getting these nutritional benefits. Here are four varieties that every Japanese cook keeps in their pantry.

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Healthy Diet

More proof that broccoli is a cancer slayer

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date June 3, 2019

Broccoli

I don’t know about you, but I find it comforting to know that for pretty much any disease, I can reduce my risks using food instead of dangerous drugs. But there’s one vegetable that stands out as a potent weapon against disease. And new research confirms the power of this “little green tree” to fight cancer…

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Men’s Health

5 foods to secretly boost HIS sex drive

Post author By Craig Cooper
Post date June 7, 2019

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If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and the way to your heart is through the bedroom, then the way to satisfy both is also through his stomach. Your husband can achieve a stronger sex drive and better sexual performance by eating these five foods…

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Health News Heart Health Prescription Drugs

The common antibiotic that puts you at risk for a fatal heart rhythm

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date June 13, 2019

There’s probably been a point in your life where you took a Z-pack from your doctor without second guessing it. Maybe your throat was ablaze with strep bacteria or any other number of nasty infections. At those times, a Z-pack feels like a life-saver. But this common antibiotic can also be a life-ender…

Tags Magnesium, Potassium, Side Effects

Blood Pressure Healthy Diet Heart Health

Spirulina: How to use the superfood that’s your heart’s best friend

Post author By Virginia Tims-Lawson
Post date June 14, 2019

There’s no question that your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. And, if you don’t keep it healthy, you’re at extreme risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and even heart failure. This antioxidant powerhouse offers the multi-faceted protection your heart needs…

Tags Blood Pressure Support, Cholesterol, Superfoods