Maintaining a healthy diet is a major part of longevity as previously mentioned, and turning back the hands of time maybe impossible but you can alter the effects of time on your body. Here Susie Neilson, National Public Radio, Inc., reflects on recent study about modest reduction in daily caloric intake having protective benefits for our hearts: Image courtesy of: Diann Bayes   "Heart disease is the leading cause of disability and death worldwide. About 2,200 people in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Caloric Restriction Can Prevent The Negative Effects Of Aging, Says Study

If you’re looking for a healthy snack, you can’t go wrong with bananas. Unlike processed sweet treats, a banana's naturally occurring sugars are accompanied by many vitamins and minerals, as previously mentioned. Here Zoey Sky, Food.news, reflects on incorporating bananas into a balanced diet, to enjoy the many essential health benefits: Image courtesy of: Maxey "Bananas are delicious fruits that offer many benefits. These nutritious fruits contain essential nutrients that boost … [Read more...] about 9 Nutritious Health Benefits Of Eating A Banana

With age, your body chemistry changes, and many of those changes make it increasingly difficult to lose weight. However, healthy eating is a major part of weight loss success. Here Vicki Batts, NaturalNews.com, reflects on feeling the benefits of flaxseed: Image courtesy of: Carey 1964   "Flaxseed are one of nature’s many superfoods. Like other nuts and seeds, flax is loaded with vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and phytonutrients. It’s not a secret that flax is good for you, but … [Read more...] about Flaxseed Can Help Promote Weight Loss, Says Study

A widely distributed weed of the daisy family, with rosette of leaves, bright yellow flowers followed by globular heads of seeds with downy tufts, and stems containing a milky latex, refers to dandelion. The whole dandelion plant, including the leaves, flowers, stems, and roots, is nutritious and edible. Here Dr. Joseph Mercola, Mercola.com, reflects on the health benefits of drinking dandelion tea:   "Some people think that dandelion is nothing but a pesky weed that can ruin a … [Read more...] about What Does Dandelion Tea Do For The Body?

A clinical review confirms that ginger serves as a viable antidote and protective agent against fatal poisoning from such agents as pesticides, environmental pollutants, heavy metals, bacterial and fungal toxins and even some cosmetic products and medications, as previously mentioned. Here Zoey Sky, Health.news, reflects on several reasons to eat more ginger: Image courtesy of: ahisgett   "Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a popular ingredient that’s used for savory dishes or … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons To Add Ginger To Your Daily Diet

Some teas are beneficial as a drink for those who are monitoring their caloric consumption, and contain antioxidants that may help fight free radicals throughout the body, as previously mentioned. Here Miranda Larbi, TheSun.co.uk, reflects on improving sleep and losing weight by drinking tea before bed:   "For most of us, the thought of shedding body fat is a daunting one with complicated diets and exercises needed to achieve the end goal. But it doesn't have to be that hard - it's … [Read more...] about Improve Your Sleep And Weight Loss Ability By Drinking Tea Before Bed, Says Expert

Creamy avocados contain vitamin E that helps keep your skin moisturized. There are several studies showing that vitamin E can also reduce free radicals, and prevent skin damage due to UV rays, as previously mentioned. Here Edsel Cook, NaturalNews.com, reflects on the many health benefits of consuming avocados: Image courtesy of: Mr. Greenjeans   "In recent years, avocados have become the new favorite fruit of Americans. They are rich in healthy fats and other nutrients that are … [Read more...] about 15 Reasons To Eat Avocados

A warty, green-colored, unripe fruit of an annual tropical vine used in Asian cooking and for its medicinal properties, defines bitter melon. This fruit is also called bitter apple, bitter gourd, bitter squash, and balsam-pear. In other languages bitter melon has many names. Its many varieties differ substantially in shape and bitterness of the fruit. Here Ralph Flores, FoodIsMedicine.com, reflects on results of a study on bitter melon seed oil: Image courtesy of: … [Read more...] about Consuming Bitter Melon Seed Oil Could Support Weight Loss, Says Study

  Diet soft drinks have been marketed as healthier than regular soft drinks, yet a growing body of evidence has suggested that artificial sweeteners may also harm your health, as previously mentioned. Here Isabelle Z., NaturalNews.com, reflects on the dangers of higher consumption of diet drinks:   "Choosing “diet” beverages might help you keep your calorie counts down, but your health problems will start to add up pretty significantly if you drink them on a regular … [Read more...] about Higher Consumption Of Diet Drinks Will Wreck Your Health, Says Study

An active lifestyle is especially important for senior health because regular exercise can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer, and it can also reduce pain associated with arthritis, as previously mentioned. Here Jasmin Collier, MedicalNewsToday.com, reflects on clinical support for improving mind and body in older adults with the practice of yoga: Image courtesy of: jkarsh   "Yoga refers to a series of mind-body practices that originate in Hindu … [Read more...] about Yoga Has Great Potential To Improve Physical And Psycological Outcomes In Older Adults