If you haven’t heard that omega- 3 fatty acids are good for you, you’ve not been paying attention. Two crucial omega- 3s are primarily found in certain fish. ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), another omega-3 fatty acid, is found in plant sources such as nuts, seeds and even leafy greens like cabbage. Not only does your body […]
The knee is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body and it endures stress on a daily basis. Our knees absorb force equal to 3.5 times our body weight just walking down stairs. For a person weighing 120lbs, that equates to 420 pounds of force! If you exercise, you probably put […]
As one of the richest nation’s in the world, we should have a very high life expectancy. For the second year in a row, however, life expectancy in the U.S. has fallen. A study released last week in the British Medical Journal details the United States’ decline from the world leader in life expectancy rates, […]
It’s almost spring and many Americans start to think about dumping the winter plump in preparation for summer. With that in mind, consider some recent information comparing dieting techniques and their success at helping you lose a few. Some dieters firmly believe in avoiding fat and while others espouse avoiding carbs. Does it matter? In […]
Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Japanese officials approved the single-dose drug, known as Xofluza, for use in that country. In a clinical trial, Japanese and American patients who took the drug when they had the flu saw the virus wiped out, on average, in 24 hours. The drug will be available in […]
