April 23, 2014
Published by Life Extension

Melatonin Preserves Bone Mass

Age-related bone loss is a serious condition. It not only increases the risk for fractures, but also increases the risk for death from heart and lung disease and all-cause death, especially if bone loss occurs quickly. This is why it’s so important to stay active as we age, as this can preserve bone mass and strength. We also need to obtain adequate amounts of calcium, magnesium, and vitamins D and K2 through diet and supplementation. For many aging people, however, this still isn’t enough. Bone loss continues despite all their efforts. This means that a lot of people end up taking prescription […]
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April 22, 2014
Published by Life Extension

All About Vitamin B2: Riboflavin

Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, was the second vitamin in the B complex to be discovered. Like its predecessor, vitamin B1, riboflavin is used by the body to processes fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
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April 21, 2014
Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Are Your Fruits and Veggies Causing Food Posioning?

With the recent Listeria bacteria scare that’s still ongoing, many of my patients have asked me how they can really protect themselves against a foodborne illness.  It’s true; people bought and ate infected cantaloupes that, by all intents and purposes, didn’t look to be tainted. How can you be sure that any raw fruit and vegetables you eat are really safe to eat even if they look perfectly fine? The answer is you can’t. Let me share with you, however, the things you can do to lower your risk of getting sick from fruits and vegetables. Stay Healthy, Use Safe Practices […]
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April 21, 2014
Published by Scrubs

Supplemental Immunity

By Sean Dent The world of supplements, herbs,and everything vitamins can be a little overwhelming and confusing. We would think that we’d have a firm grasp on the immune system by now. But even with our knowledge and experience, the world of supplementation is down right maddening!
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April 16, 2014
Published by FoodTrients

Wal-Mart Lowers Price Bar for Organic Food

By Lira Soriano Recently Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest grocer, announced it would start carrying organic food made by Wild Oats. Originally introduced in 1987, Wild Oats will re-launch at Wal-Mart starting this month
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April 15, 2014
Published by Life Extension

Can a Mushroom Extract Prevent Cervical Cancer?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is present in most sexually active women. Their lifetime risk of acquiring genital HPV is 80%. For the most part, HPV infections do not cause any health problems and are cleared by the human body. Certain strains, however, are more virulent and may cause cervical cancer. HPV can be detected up to 99% of cervical cancer biopsies worldwide. Currently, there are no medications that treat the virus. The only option for prevention (though controversial) is the HPV vaccine, which can be administered to people under the age of 26. Fortunately, new hope may be found in AHCC (active hexose […]
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April 15, 2014
Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

The Everyday Diet Secret

By now we know that what we eat makes a huge difference in our health. If I told you that there is one nutrient proven to maintain weight and lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes, I am betting that you would not hesitate to add it to your diet right away. Well, this “magic bullet” actually exists, and it is not a newly discovered or expensive nutrient developed in a lab.
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April 15, 2014
Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Blood Sugar, Hypertension and Your Brain

Achieving and maintaining a normal weight is always beneficial to your health, no matter what age you are.  It decreases your risk for other obesity-related diseases like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease to name just a few.  But, if you’re middle-aged, ages 40 to 64, there’s one more reason for keeping your weight, and your blood sugar levels normal – protecting your brain health as you get older.  Let me tell you why… These 2 Numbers Can Predict Your Brain Health As You Age If you’re middle-aged and you came to me for a check-up, I would first want to […]
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