Researchers at the US Department of Agriculture found that tea, when normally consumed, increased insulin activity more than 15 fold. Several known compounds found in tea were shown to enhance insulin production, helping cells recognize and respond to the hormone. Green, Black and Oolong tea all... read more ⇒

The occurrence of diabetes in the US has doubled in the past 15 years, and is highest among adults 65-79 years old. 70% of people 60 years old or older are overweight or obese. Excess body fat around the waist and gaining weight after the age of 50 are both associated with an increased risk of... read more ⇒

When compared to patients receiving conventional treatment for high blood pressure (hypertension), patients who are trained to check their blood pressure (BP) at home tend to experience a more significant fall in blood pressure. Mean systolic BP decreased by 12.9 points in 6 months and 17.6 points... read more ⇒

1. Exercise: Try a half-hour of moderate exercise, walking or swimming, 5 days a week. Exercise produces chemicals in the body that boost your mood and stimulate hormones and neurotransmitters, including endorphins, that can help reduce stress. 2. Strong, supportive relationships: Isolation is a... read more ⇒

Do you have a plan for health? Often, people wait until they are sick or injured to take care of themselves. A balanced diet, moderate exercise, proper sleep, a positive mental attitude (decreasing stress), and chiropractic care can be part of an excellent plan to increase your chances of staying... read more ⇒

People who performed moderate to heavy levels of physical activity have about a 40% lower risk of developing any type of dementia. People who reported the lowest levels of physical activity are 45% more likely to develop any type of dementia, compared to those who reported higher levels of... read more ⇒

Sweetened beverages are simply "empty calories." Soda, sweet tea and fruit drinks contribute no nutrients, but lots of calories. We don't compensate by eating less when we drink sweet drinks, so these are truly "extra" calories. Plain water is best for hydrating and should be your primary... read more ⇒

People diagnosed with breast, bowel and ovarian cancers, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, are twice as likely to survive at least 10 years after diagnosis than people diagnosed in the early 1970s. 77% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are likely to live for at least another 10 years compared with... read more ⇒

Patients with heart disease who also suffer from an anxiety disorder have a 74% higher risk of having a heart attack, heart failure or stroke. Archives of General Psychiatry, July... read more ⇒

I know. I know. I blogged about the love of summer last month, but I just can’t stop! One thing that I realized that summer brings is visits from those that you haven’t seen in awhile…family and friends! Three of the four weekends in July we had house guests. Aquapalooza brought in quite a... read more ⇒