A recent study, as reported in the New York Times, has revealed that exercise not only made middle-aged people appear younger, but the youthful effect went below the surface and actually benefited their cells at the DNA level.

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A new study from the University of L’Aquila in Italy has found that the yellow Indian spice saffron may help significantly in reversing age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, a condition that affects the majority of humans as they age and is a major cause of blindness in the elderly.

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The average diet contains far too much sugar, according to osteopathic physician and natural health care practitioner Dr. Joseph Mercola. Sugar naturally occurs in many foods and is added, in one form or another, to most processed foods, making it to difficult to avoid. Excess sugar consumption can lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity, premature aging, and other health issues.

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If you want your children to eat more fruits and vegetables, try planting a garden. The research is simple: kids who grow up eating home-grown produce end up eating more fruits and vegetables, and some even tend to prefer the taste of fresh fruits and vegetables to other foods.

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New findings from a joint study out of the United States and Britain have found a link between bisphenol-A and heart disease. By examining records from a previous U.S. government national nutrition study, researchers were able to connect high levels of BPA in urine with an increase incidence for heart disease. The data supports previous findings and increases the pressure on the government to curtail or ban its already widespread use.

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Salt has recently been a hot topic of conversation since New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has taken on the seasoning in a personal mission for healthier living. The city’s health department is helping to coordinate a nationwide campaign called the “National Salt Reduction Initiative” to reduce the sodium content in the US food supply by 25%.

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In addition to helping us see better by blocking out glare, as well as giving us a sense of style, sunglasses can play an important role in protecting our eyes. This is because they block out harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause permanent damage to your eyes that includes cataracts and even retinal damage.

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As if you needed another reason to quit smoking (or hopefully never start), a new study has found that smoking is a significant risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Amazingly enough, the same study found that when research was affiliated with the tobacco industry, a bias seemed inherent in the findings that indicated that smoking actually protects people from AD. Meanwhile, independent research has revealed the exact opposite.

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More than 15 million Americans are using herbal supplements to prevent or treat chronic illnesses. However, a medical review released on February 1st in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reminds us that all over-the-counter herbal and nutritional products should be discussed with your health care provider before taking.

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Exercise is an important part of staying fit and avoiding excessive weight gain, but experts are beginning to understand that the foods we choose to eat after exercising are important, as well.

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