A really easy way to improve your heart health. New research has shown that regular tea consumption can protect against arterial stiffness in the heart – a condition that’s been linked to a shortened lifespan and higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The study, which looked at habitual and non-habitual tea-drinkers in China, found that those who […]
Dogs shower their owners with affection and demand walks on a regular basis. And according to medical researchers, a corresponding link between dog ownership and heart health — previously called “probable” by experts — is supported by Swedish data. An examination of Sweden’s national records — spanning more than 3.4 million people and 12 years […]
We’ve been told for many decades now to avoid saturated fat to lessen our risk of heart and other cardiovascular disease. But as with so many other pieces of mainstream health wisdom, the doctors and scientists got that one wrong, not that there was such great evidence to begin with. Instead, their recommended macronutrient, carbohydrates, […]
Terpenes are the medicinal molecules found in cannabis (and thousands of other plants) that produce such an intense aroma. Originally thought to provide only olfactory stimulation, modern research has proven that these chemical components deliver as much medical benefit as the major cannabinoids found in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Camphene: Aroma + medical […]
The biggest mistake we make in life is taking our internal body for granted. Just because we can’t see what is going on unless of course, we go for a diagnostic test -which we don’t until a doctor tells us to-we think that everything is fine. The health of your heart especially and its associated […]
Pears Pears are a wonderful source of potassium and is a well-known vasodilator, which means that it lowers blood pressure, which reduces strain to the entire cardiovascular system, allowing it to run more efficient and making it harder for clots to form. Lowering blood pressure is also connected to a lower chance of cardiovascular diseases […]
Now and then I hear someone (myself included) proclaim “my brain is on overload.” This is not surprising given the myriad complex tasks the brain performs, among them enabling you to learn, plan, remember, communicate, see, hear and smell. Perhaps also not surprising, a growing number of studies have linked compromised sensory functions like poor […]
Most people take their ability to hear for granted. A sense that we are naturally born with, hearing is an essential feature of the body that is very difficult to live without. From daily conversations to navigation, hearing makes life comfortable. Unfortunately, various things can happen in life that can lead to loss of hearing. […]
There’s more to life with hearing aids than meets the eye… When I was 17 I was told I needed hearing aids. Evidently the best year ever! While it’s been a turbulent few years since, I’ve learned a lot about my disability and how to cope in a hearing world. Most importantly I’ve come to realise […]
New research indicates that drinking a pint of Guinness a day can actually prevent hearing loss. We heard before that Guinness has many health benefits and how its high iron content might combat hearing loss. The new research, published in the Journal of American Medicine indicates the benefits of Guinness. Previously, Guinness was given to patients in recovery, […]