Another Reason to Splurge on Olive Oil

The Mediterranean diet, which includes lots of fish, produce and olive oil is known to be heart-healthy, and maybe even life-lengthening. University of Louisiana researchers are getting closer to understanding why Alzheimer’s disease may be less common in...

The Psychology of Eating

We are constantly being tempted with food – at home, work, and all points in between. “Every time we see food, we have to decide, ‘Do I want to eat that or not?’ We can say ‘No’ to the candy dish 27 times, but if it’s visible,...

Daily Dose Aspirin Not For Everyone

While regular doses of aspirin lowers the risk of strokes, heart attacks and breast, colon and prostate cancer, should everyone take it on a daily basis? Dr. Randall Stafford, professor of medicine at Stanford’s Prevention Research Center says no. Stafford...

Why Mindfulness Cannot “Cure” Stress

It seems the term “mindfulness” is popping up all over lately. It offers hope in calming our minds, relaxing our bodies, and boosting our brains. And is it possible that it can help with headaches, body pain and the tensions of daily living? Alina Tugend...

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