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Archive for May, 2009

Joint Health Study

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Nutrients for Joint Health

For some people, turning 50 can be a pain in the neck—or the back, shoulder, rotator cuff, hamstring, knee and ankle—you name it. More than 29 million American adults reported feelings of chronic joint or muscle discomfort. Muscle soreness, joint wear-and-tear and other related inflammatory conditions make up the leading cause of [...]

Extended Sitting Triples Blood Clot Risk

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Sitting for four or more hours while traveling can triple your risk of blood clots in your legs, a condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT).  According to a British transportation report, any mode of travel that results in inactivity for an extended period of time can increase the danger. To keep your circulation flowing smoothly [...]

Is Coffee the Best New Memory Booster?

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Great article I found… grab a cup of coffee and check it out…
Is Coffee the Best New Memory Booster?
by Jacqueline Metcalfe

Study reveals caffeine’s impact on brain activity; other natural compounds may make better options

For a nation devoted to ever-popular and over-packed coffeehouses and the caffeinated beverages they sell, new research suggests that you may be [...]

Can Green Tea Help You Lose Weight?

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Great article I found…
Can Green Tea Help You Lose Weight
by Jacqueline Metcalfe

Studies suggest active compound enhances metabolism and promotes healthy weight control

Regardless of what you do or where you live, you probably feel a keen desire to lose weight. You aren’t alone. Recent research suggests that the number of extremely obese Americans has reached more [...]

Optimum Immunity: Separating the Good from the Bad

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Great article I found…
Optimum Immunity: Separating the Good from the Bad
by Diane Tegarden

Natural botanicals may help fortify cellular ability to ward off foreign invaders 

In the early days of Hollywood, you could always tell the good guys from the bad guys. Audiences knew that the good guy dressed in white and the bad guy dressed in [...]