by Mary Budinger — A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that Americans are living longer these days — an average of 78.2 years now — but we are sicker. Our senior years are increasingly marked by chronic illness or disability. The landmark study compared the U.S. with 34 other […]
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Trimethylglycine (TMG) to the Rescue
June 1, 2013
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Many people believe or were taught that diet alone provides adequate nutrition and that we do not need to take nutritional supplements. I, too, believed this at one time. However, years of experience as a physician proved me wrong. Our food supply today is low in nutrients — even the […]
U.S. health care is the most expensive in the world
March 5, 2012
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by Dr. Mark Force — Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part article on our health care crisis. Part two will cover solutions to the problems. The current cost of health care in the United States is the most expensive in the world. The U.S. health care system has been rated as the […]
Health updates: Blood pressure and longer life span
February 25, 2012
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The following is new information regarding the effects of whey protein on blood pressure and life expectancy for Hispanics in the United States. Blood pressure concerns? This popular drink helps in just one minute A study just published in the International Dairy Journal suggests that whey protein beverages are effective at reducing blood pressure in […]
Health updates: Nonstick cookware and your TV
February 23, 2012
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The following is new information regarding the dangers of using nonstick cookware, and why giving up TV watching can extend your lifespan and lessen your chances of getting cancer by up to 50 percent. Another reason to ditch your nonstick cookware A recent study examined blood samples taken from California women at different time periods […]
August 28, 2013
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