Resveratrol is known to have antioxidant properties and promote vasodilation (opening of blood vessels) thereby improving circulation. The study referred to here was designed…

More and more evidence is accumulating, documenting the importance of sufficient vitamin D. The research reviewed here evaluated vitamin D levels in men and women…

The research reviewed here included several studies with specific inclusion criteria and a total of 1,218,380 individuals (Micha R, et al. 2010). This was a…

Numerous studies have documented the benefits of glucosamine sulfate when it comes to supporting the cartilage and decreasing pain from osteoarthritis. Researchers at the University…

A lot of people know that a low glycemic index diet and exercise is important when it comes to reducing the risk for type 2…

Most people believe that high fat meals are not healthy. What is not that well known are the immediate effects of a high fat meal…

      Many benefits have been associated with the use of green tea. The study reviewed here examined the effect of a green tea…

A common way of assessing low grade systemic inflammation is to test the level of highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), an inflammatory marker. Hs-CRP is…

HDL-cholesterol (high density lipoprotein) the so called good cholesterol has for a long time been used as one of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease.…

Prolonged exercise is considered more than 60 minutes of activity. If you exercise for more than 60 minutes or participate in an endurance race lasting…