Economic, Health Benefits Offered By Increased Use Of Bicycles For Commuting

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Cutting out short auto trips and replacing them with mass transit and active transport would yield major health benefits, according to a study just published in the scientific journal Environmental Health Perspectives. The biggest health benefit was due to replacing half of the short trips with bicycle trips during the ...

Beyond blueberries: 8 unexpected antioxidants

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

Antioxidants are kamikaze power foods—like blueberries and red wine—that reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease. Now they’re showing up in unexpected foods. Here’s where to find them. Find more info about Beyond blueberries: 8 unexpected antioxidants photos videos pictures. read more

British Breed Super Brocolli Beneforté

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

British experts on plant biology, nutrition and health have developed a super brocolli called Beneforté that contains higher levels of glucoraphanin, a natural nutrient that has been linked to lower rates of heart disease and some cancers and also boosts the body's supply of antioxidant enzymes. ...

‘Hidden’ heart disease can strike down even the young

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

A new study shows that a large proportion of normal weight, and apparently healthy, young people already have the beginnings of cardiovascular disease, according to a report presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Vancouver. Find more info about 'Hidden' heart disease can strike down even the young photos videos pictures. ...

HPV may raise women’s risk of heart disease

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Women who carry the human papillomavirus (HPV) have an increased risk of heart disease, a new study finds. Women who tested positive for any of the 37 strains of the virus the researchers tested for were 2.3 times more likely to also have had a heart attack or stroke. Find more ...