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Despite advances in medicine, cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer in America. It’s so prevalent that, according to the American Heart Association, someone experiences a heart attack every 40 seconds and someone else dies of a stroke every three and a half minutes. These statistics aren’t just an American problem. Many other industrialized nations share soaring rates of heart …
Ah, the signs of aging—wrinkles, vision changes, and those frequent aches and pains. But there’s another sign you’re getting older—chronic inflammation. And, although you can’t see or feel it, this low-grade inflammation speeds the aging process. And it’s a phenomenon that occurs in most people as they grow older. Researchers are finding that this type of chronic inflammation—known as inflammaging—isn’t …
Your favorite health food store has plenty of supplements. But trying to figure out which nutrient is the best – decoding them – can be tricky. Here is a codebook for three widely used and important supplemental ingredients. Vitamin: B6 (Pyridoxamine) What it is: There are various forms of Vitamin B6, including pyridoxine, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, and pyridoxamine. Where it comes …
If you’re like most men, you never think about your prostate. Once there’s a prostate problem, though, this usually forgotten gland demands attention around the clock. An enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH) will keep you running to the bathroom day and night, causing constant discomfort. Prostate cancer can cause symptoms similar to BPH. It can also cause pain …
Is screen time affecting your eye health? The research is mixed: Some experts report that too much time spent on computers, tablets, and smartphones is detrimental to eyes of all ages, while other researchers argue that staring at screens won’t affect eye health over the long-term. But if you find yourself suffering from irritated eyes or blurry vision, all those …
Feel like you’ve heard it all when it comes to the battle of the bulge? Here’s cutting-edge news on herbals and nutrients that can help you win the fight for healthy weight loss. Read on to see how grape seed extract, ginger, berberine, and the right fiber can help you shed those stubborn pounds. Grape Seed Extract Excess abdominal fat—when you …
Good health on a cellular level is the key to longevity. In this special report, you’ll learn how a daily dose of antioxidant-rich OPCs from French grape seed extract can protect cells from free radical damage and promote a long, healthy life. Read the Special Research Report here.
You’ve probably heard about grape seed extracts, especially for heart-related conditions. Unfortunately, many grape seed extracts on the market are either adulterated with other ingredients, or are so encumbered with tannins—compounds that limit absorption—that they are virtually useless. However, grape seed extracts that are free of tannins allow their beneficial components, called oligomeric proanthocyanidins or OPCs, to absorb fully in …
What if, in the blink of an eye, half of your brain stopped working properly? That’s essentially what happens when you suffer from a stroke. Experiencing a stroke is one of the most terrifying of medical emergencies—and, according to the American Stroke Association, it happens to someone in the U.S. every 40 seconds. What’s more, stroke kills someone about every …