A 54 year-old man died recently from eating too much licorice. Hard to believe right? It is true. This was reported in The New England Journal of Medicine and on the news. The man was a construction worker from Massachusetts. He lost consciousness inside a fast-food restaurant and was taken to a hospital, where he […]
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States. Breast cancer will develop in approximately one in eight women during their lifetime. The incidence of this disease has changed very little in recent years.. The disease usually has changed very little in recent years. The disease usually occurs in women, […]
For thousands of years, Maca has been a part of the traditional medicine because of its multiple beneficial effects that it has on our health. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a starchy root vegetable. Related to the turnip which grows at high altitudes in Peru, although it is now grown in other countries, including China. It […]
During very hot summer days cold watermelon is so refreshing. This delicious food (some reports claim it is a vegetable others claim it is a fruit) contains approximately 92 percentages water. It belongs to the cucurbitaceous family. Pumpkin, squash and cucumber are part of this family as well. While it has numerous health and beauty […]
Independent functioning is at the core of successful aging, and independent mobility is critical to independent functioning. Exercise is very important for all ages, but to maintain independent functioning as we age it is critical. Exercise is recommended for older adults because it promotes physical and mental health, may improve mobility, and prevents walking difficulties. […]
Walking is such a simple exercise activity with plenty of benefits. 3 minutes – Blood pressure decreases 5 minutes – Mood improves 10 minutes – Creative thinking improves 15 minutes – Blood levels decrease 30 minutes – Helps to lose weight 40 minutes – Reduces the risk of developing coronary heart disease in the elderly […]
