Mediterranean diet associated with reduction in women’s deaths from heart attack and stroke

Close on the heels of the publication of a study in the AMA journal Archives of Neurology linking the consumption of a Mediterranean diet to a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, an article published online on February 17, 2009 in the American Heart Association journal Circulation reports an association between greater [...]

Key to longer, healthier lives found in red wine!

Findings from published scientific literature indicate that resveratrol may be the most effective plant extract for maintaining optimal health.
Scientists have hypothesized that resveratrol may be a key component of the famous “French Paradox,” whereby the French traditionally were protected against heart disease despite a diet high in butter and animal fats. Resveratrol is a phytoalexin, [...]

Lower vitamin D levels predict increased blood sugar and insulin resistance

[From the Life Extension newsletter]
The October, 2008 issue of the journal Diabetes published the outcome of a study of middle-aged men and women which found that lower serum vitamin D levels were associated with an increase in the risk of developing insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar over a ten year follow up period.
Researchers at [...]

Healthy Eyes

Many of the patients at this office are 50 or older, and naturally worry about the effects that aging has on their body, particularly their eyesight. Below is an excerpt from an article on protecting your eyes from age-related damage:

“By the age of 65 years, nearly one-third of adults will experience age-related damage to their [...]

Quick-Fix For Stress

According to Jin Shin Jyutsu, Inc., the purpose of Jin Shin Jyutsu is to release the tensions that cause various physical symptoms. The body contains energy pathways that feed life into all cells. When one or more of these paths become blocked, the damming effect can lead to discomfort or pain. Jin Shin Jyutsu, like acupuncture and acupressure, reharmonizes and balances the energy flows.