Prediabetes – the Silent Enemy

With the growth of the population, changes in lifestyle, obesity, and other risk factors, diseases such as diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) and cardiovascular events have increased in parallel; both entities can occur independently or interrelated. DM2 is considered a public health problem, given its high prevalence and its accelerated increase in the last 20 years. The World Health Organization (WHO) has indicated that this increase can be up to 160% in the next 25 years. The support of epidemiological studies and the knowledge that it is possible to identify DM2 in an asymptomatic stage has allowed the development of early detection strategies with economic, simple, and sensitive diagnostic procedures, allowing timely prevention measures.

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Vitamin D, an Ally in the Treatment of Asthma

September 6, 2018 By Helly Bartolome Hernandez Marin, M.D

Vitamin D exerts various functions throughout the body including the immune system. This vitamin is synthesized in the skin when exposed to sunlight. The wide use of sunscreen, a characteristic of modern life, would partly explain the increase in the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency.

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The Importance of Sleeping Well

August 30, 2018 By Helly Bartolome Hernandez Marin, M.D

Sleep is part of the daily routine, but most people find it difficult to sleep properly at some point in their lives, also known as insomnia. It usually lasts a short period, perhaps when the individual is worried, nervous, or stressed. When these situations disappear, you go back to sleeping normally. However, if the individual cannot return to sleep well, it can be a real problem because sleep keeps our minds and bodies healthy.

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Linked to High Blood Pressure

July 31, 2018 By James DiGeorgia

Every day, like millions of Americans, Dr. Walter Koroshetz, 65, who directs the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, takes a pill to control his blood pressure. He claims besides the therapeutic benefit of lowering his blood pressure, his medication helps him reduce his risk of dementia and helps keep his brain healthy and sharp.

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Brain Scans Indicate Brain Health Could Be Tied to Feeling Younger Than Your Age

July 12, 2018 By James DiGeorgia

If you feel older than your age, your brain could be telling you to change your lifestyle!

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Breakthrough Research Reveals Role Gut Bacteria May Play in Obesity-related Anxiety and Depression

June 29, 2018 By James DiGeorgia

A connection between obesity, anxiety, and depression has long been suspected by physicians and medical researchers, but the exact reason for the connection in human beings has yet to be proven. However, researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have released a new animal study that is thought to give a better understanding of the connection between diet, gut bacteria, and mental wellness.

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Probiotics May Provide Stress Relief

June 20, 2018 By James DiGeorgia

A breakthrough study by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder may have uncovered a type of "good" bacterium that could potentially protect the human brain from the harmful effects of stress. Human clinical trials may lead to probiotic-based treatments against stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety.

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4 Essential Nutrients You May Not Be Getting Enough Of

May 30, 2018 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

The USDA released its Dietary Guidelines, as well as information on the so-called “shortfall nutrients” that Americans are not getting enough of. Here are four important nutrients you may not be getting enough of and how to get them through the foods you eat.

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Resveratrol: The Anti-Aging Powerhouse That’s Good for the Heart, Brain & Waistline

March 29, 2018 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

How do the French eat more fat, sugar and rich foods, plus drink more wine, but still have less heart health issues? The answer to this puzzling question, commonly known as the “french paradox,” is believed to be due to a higher intake of a specific phytonutrient called resveratrol, found naturally in “superfoods” like red wine. Like other antioxidants and phytonutrients, such as lycopene found in tomatoes or lutein found in carrots, resveratrol is a powerful compound that regenerates the body all the way at the cellular level.

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Found: The Link Between Sleep and Heart Health

January 26, 2018 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

Forty million Americans suffer from sleep problems, and 29% report averaging less than six hours of sleep a night. 70 million say they suffer from insomnia, while loss of productivity resulting from sleep issues costs U.S. employers $18 million per year.

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How to Beat the Flu

October 27, 2017 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

It looks like frequent hand washing or covering your mouth when sneezing may not be the only way to protect yourself from catching a cold or the flu.

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Low-T and the Grim Reaper

August 4, 2017 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

Symptoms of low-testosterone such as a decreased sex drive, more belly fat and reduced vitality are alarming on their own... but several research studies are linking low testosterone levels with a higher risk of mortality as well.

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NSAIDs Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack in New Study

June 7, 2017 By RHP Staff

We've alerted you to this in previous issues, but in light of new research it should be said again...

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Stress Could be Causing Your Digestive Ills

April 5, 2017 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

Think about the language you sometime use... and you'll see the connection between stress and digestive health. For example, have you ever had to make a "gut-wrenching" decision? Perhaps you've "choked" under pressure at some time in your life?

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How to Reduce Cholesterol Naturally

February 28, 2017 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

Strong circulation depends on a number of factors including a healthy heart, strong vein walls, and ideal levels of both good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol.

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Are You At Risk for Shingles?

January 18, 2017 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

If you had chickenpox as a child or a young teen, you may think you're done with it. But without realizing it, you could be at risk for getting the disease known as "shingles".

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Important Flu Alert! How to Avoid Getting the Flu This Year

November 7, 2016 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

The cold and flu season typically runs from October through April often seeing its peak in February. The following information can help you get through these months without getting sick.

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5 Surprising Foods to Boost Your Brain

September 22, 2016 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

We’ve all heard that fish is brain food, especially the kind that is rich with omega-3s. Blueberries and spinach also have notable brain-boosting abilities. However, these aren’t the only foods which can help keep your brain strong and free of disease.

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Oxidative Stress and Free Radicals: The Silent Killers

August 18, 2016 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

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Sex and Middle Age... Are You Still Having Fun?

July 15, 2016 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

If you think turning 45 has to mean the end of having fun in the bedroom, you'll be happy to learn of a new survey conducted by Zogby International on sex after age 45.

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Are You At Risk of Getting Migraines?

June 17, 2016 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

If you've ever had a migraine headache, then you know how debilitating they can be. Migraine sufferers typically experience a diminished quality of life along with impaired physical, social and occupational functioning. The pain can be severe.

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Five Ways to a Healthy Gut

June 3, 2016 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

1. Increase Fiber Intake

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The Link Between Sleep and Heart Health

May 3, 2016 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

Forty million Americans suffer from sleep problems, and 29% report averaging less than six hours of sleep a night. 70 million say they suffer from insomnia, while loss of productivity resulting from sleep issues costs U.S. employers $18 million per year.

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Ways to Add Years to Your Life

March 21, 2016 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

We've been told that the only sure things are death and taxes. But just as creative accountants have helped many men triumph over their 1040s, we can help you outrun the reaper. Maybe it's a game you can't ultimately win. But by following these tips, you can send it into overtime.

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The Link Between High Blood Pressure and a Healthy Sex Life

February 5, 2016 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

High blood pressure is dangerous and affects many of your daily activities. One of the problems with high blood pressure is that if you have it, you may not feel it. As a result, the absence of symptoms makes it a silent killer, one that can be easy to ignore.

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Take Care of Your Heart!

January 25, 2016 By RHP Staff

It goes without saying that as your heart goes, so goes your health. The statistics are sobering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 600,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. per year, making it the leading cause of death for both men and women. What’s more, 935,000 Americans have a heart attack each year as well. For 610,000 of these people, it’s their first heart attack, while the others have already had one.

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Important Stroke Information for Women

December 14, 2015 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

About 700,000 people suffer a stroke each year in the United States, with stroke being the third leading cause of deaths. Remarkably, studies show that up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented.

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Foods That Can Lower Testosterone Levels

November 11, 2015 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism suggests that 25% of men over the age of 30 have low testosterone levels, and that one out of every 20 men have clinical symptoms linked to such a deficiency.

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When Good Medicine Goes Bad... The Dark Side of Antibiotics

October 22, 2015 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

Antibiotics were hailed as “miracle drugs” when they first burst onto the scene in 1942 with the introduction of penicillin. Doctors were finally able to subdue life-threatening infections with a single magic bullet.

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7 Foods for Healthy Aging and Longevity

August 18, 2015 By RHP Staff

Can you add years to your life by making smarter food choices? Yes! There are many variables involved in how long you live, but by following a healthy lifestyle, staying active and eating a nutrient-packed diet, you can help slow the aging process and perhaps even stave off age-related diseases, including osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease.

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New Hope for Osteoarthritis Sufferers

July 13, 2015 By RHP Staff

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful and debilitating joint disease that affects 27 million Americans.

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What Do Resveratrol and Tomatoes Have In Common?

June 17, 2015 By RHP Staff

Stroke-related news for both men and women that can potentially save your life...

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Let's Get Social!

June 3, 2015 By RHP Staff

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Are You Getting Enough ZZZs?

May 27, 2015 By RHP Staff

Researchers Find Link Between Sleep and Testosterone Levels

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Finding Relief from TMJ Pain

May 20, 2015 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), TMJ disorders are the second most common pain-causing musculoskeletal conditions after chronic low back pain.(1)

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10 super foods to help improve blood circulation

April 16, 2015 By RHP Staff

The following foods are thought to help healthy circulation

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Top 10 Reasons to Have Sex Tonight

March 30, 2015 By RHP Staff

When you're in the mood, it's a sure bet that the last thing on your mind is boosting your immune system or maintaining a healthy weight. Yet good sex offers those health benefits and more.

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Could This Be The Hidden Cause of Your Gut Misery?

February 25, 2015 By RHP Staff

Without you realizing it, there could be a hidden danger lurking in the folds of your digestive tract.

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Slim down with Grapefruit Juice? Berkeley Study Adds Weight to Idea

December 16, 2014 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

If you’re planning on hitting up your favorite restaurant for a pepperoni pizza or cheeseburger and fries, you may want to swap your chocolate malt for grapefruit juice instead.

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Scientists Have Discovered an on/off Switch for Aging Cells

October 22, 2014 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

A recent discovery found in a molecular switch could help control how quick a person ages and whether they'll develop cancer.

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A Common Virus is Eating Your Gut: Bacteria

August 13, 2014 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

The time a person is most human is before birth. After you’re born, the environment’s microbes surround your body and outnumber them by as much as 10 to one.

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Foods That Fight Off an Afternoon Slump

August 6, 2014 By RHP Staff

We’ve all experienced that tired feeling after an afternoon lunch. Being unable to focus, a decline in energy levels and wishing you could curl up under your desk with a blanket for a quick nap are just a few cozy thoughts that may be running rampant through your mind. However, important deadlines and group meetings are more vital to your busy day than the slow close of your eyelids.

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10 Tips for Better Digestive Health

July 8, 2014 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

There are a number of factors that affect your digestive system such as your lifestyle, stress, and the foods that you choose to eat. Getting the required amount of fiber, drinking plenty of water and exercising can all aid in developing better digestive health. Your body works by breaking down the foods you consume into nutrients and if you fail to be kind to your digestive health, you could run into complications later on.

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12 Foods That Control Your Appetite

June 20, 2014 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

When it comes to losing weight, portion control and curtailing the amount of food you eat is important in order to see the best results. However, it can come at the price of hunger pangs and falling off the diet bandwagon in just a matter of weeks.

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5 foods with brain benefits you may not know about

June 12, 2014 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

We've all heard that fish is brain food, especially the kind that is rich with omega-3s. Blueberries and spinach also have notable brain-boosting abilities. However, these aren't the only foods which can help keep your brain strong and free of disease.

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The Best Herbal and Nutritional Supplements that Help You Lose Weight

May 28, 2014 By Dr. William S. Gruss, M.D.

There’s no need to rehash recent pharmaceutical diet drug disasters. Let’s face it; most herbal and nutritional supplements are a lot safer for your system. Your doctor may disagree, but now there are definitive studies on the efficacy of certain herbal and nutritional supplements in weight loss.

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7 Myths (and Outright Lies) About Male Hormones

May 28, 2014 By Dr. Gruss

1. Outright Lie: DHEA is a dangerous “anabolic steroid drug.”

In 2007, a campaign of lies about DHEA was spread in the halls of Congress. Printed material distributed by lobbyists for Big Pharma claimed that DHEA was a dangerous “anabolic steroid drug” and a law was introduced that would make DHEA available by prescription only. Fortunately, due to the activism of many Americans for freedom to take dietary supplements, the law failed to pass.[i]

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7 Nutrients That Help Increase Muscle Tone

May 20, 2014 By RHP Staff

When it comes to achieving an awe-inspiring body, calories aren’t the only factor to be taken into consideration. With a mixture of eating the right foods and exercising, you’ll be able to achieve your goal of slimming down and building strong muscles.

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12 Foods That Help You Fall (and Stay) Asleep!

May 12, 2014 By RHP Staff

According to the National Sleep Foundation, close to 60 percent of individuals across the United States say they have a problem sleeping every night. While it can be frustrating tossing and turning, you’ll find that a sleepless night can also cause certain health issues and weight gain, especially in the abdomen. Failing to get enough sleep is a unique form of stress that causes the body to respond with a chronic one. However, an overlooked approach to sleep restoration is through a healthy diet. The following foods will contribute to a restful evening of sleep and allow you to remain that way throughout the entire night.

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7 Times When Food is the Answer

April 18, 2014 By RHP Staff

While stuffing your face with food can bring momentary satiation, you’ll find it can fill you with remorse later on. However, noshing on fortifying foods can lead to greater satisfaction with every bite you take.

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10 Tips for Everlasting Energy

March 28, 2014 By RHP Staff

The following proven tips will help jump start your day and allow you to feel energized!

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5 Super Food Alternatives

March 20, 2014 By RHP Staff

If you’re looking to change up your food habits, you’ll find the following options an exciting alternative.

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11 Surprising Facts About Your Heart

March 6, 2014 By RHP Staff

Straight from the Heart

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Top 10 Anti-aging Tips

February 24, 2014 By RHP Staff

You’ll have to learn some important anti-aging secrets that are centered round the body, mind and spirit mantra, if you plan on living an active and healthy life well past your 80s. Interdependent activities such as stimulating the mind to lighten the mood and exercising the body to obtain a sharper mind shows how the aspects of a healthy life are dependent on the other.

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The 14 Best Things You Can Do for Your Body

February 11, 2014 By RHP Staff

Sleep

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Can Staying Positive Extend Your Life?

January 29, 2014 By RHP Staff

The latest study in Lancet medical journal has strengthened the belief that a positive outlook can keep cancer at bay and give new hope to staying alive. Six dozen patients who were recovering from breast cancer were the basis for the study. The individuals who showed a fighting spirit and reacted to their situation positively had a better survival rate and reduced signs of residual cancer than the people who experienced feelings of despair and hopelessness. Additional studies seem to back this evidence up, allowing the optimal benefits to get admitted into the medical doctrine.

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Why Women’s Immune Systems Are Stronger Than Men’s

January 8, 2014 By RHP Staff

The age old stereotype of women overreacting has been long touted. However, there could be a smidge of truth to it when you’re talking about their immune system.
A new study has found that the immune system in women is significantly stronger than a man’s when it comes to their reaction to the flu vaccine. Women of various age groups had a higher antibody production rate and a raise in the inflammatory cytokine count than their male counterparts.

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Depression May Accelerate the Aging Process of our Cells, Study Finds

December 3, 2013 By RHP Staff

Depression may have harmful effects on more than just the mind per the latest findings. Physical conditions linked to depression typically include heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. However, new research has shown that it may accelerate the way a person ages at a cellular level.

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How Sleep Clears the Brain of Toxins

November 15, 2013 By RHP Staff

The latest studies have found that the brain gets rid of toxic materials through its cells after a good night’s rest. They also concluded that there is a biological purpose to sleeping and that waste disposal may be at the center of its restorative properties.

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5 Things Super Successful People Do Before 8 A.M.

October 29, 2013 By RHP Staff

Love it or hate it, morning time is inevitable, and taking advantage of the early bird hours before you head to work can hold the key to a healthy, happy and successful lifestyle. This common trait is found in some of the most influential early risers around the globe such as CEOs, government officials and world leaders who were known to get up before the crack of dawn. While most individuals think that they are at their best in the evening, a recent study concluded that people were more productive and energetic in the morning. The health benefits for morning revelers were also significant. The following are five productive activities successful individuals find to do before 8 a.m.

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Could A Daily Dose Of Red Wine Reduce One's Risk Of Depression?

October 10, 2013 By RHP Staff

Individuals over the age of 55 were the subjects of a new study and found that those who consumed an average glass of wine per day were found to be less clinically depressed than people who either drank more alcohol or those who didn’t drink any. This poses a direct contrast to earlier findings that concluded a correlation between alcohol and an increased risk of depression. Before you head to your favorite local restaurant for happy hour, you need to understand the risks involved and reasons behind the latest study.

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The Secret to Staying Motivated

September 23, 2013 By RHP Staff

Stop focusing on losing weight! You’ll find the following five reasons more of a motivator to get moving.

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10 Simple Rules for a Healthy Life

September 16, 2013 By RHP Staff

The following are tips for staying healthy, fit and happy for the rest of your life!

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How to lower blood pressure

September 3, 2013 By RHP Staff

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is very common. According to a new study done by Harvard, high blood pressure helps contribute to 15 percent of the deaths in the United States. Additionally, the American Heart Association has stated that 28 percent of people in America have hypertension and do not even know it. You should see your doctor if you have not had your blood pressure checked within the last two years.

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7 Foods That Fight Aging

August 15, 2013 By RHP Staff

1. Avocado

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14 Habits of Happy Men

August 2, 2013 By RHP Staff

Satisfying routines and activities to help achieve happiness and health.

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5 Foods You Shouldn’t Eat If You Are Post 50

July 26, 2013 By RHP Staff

As we age, you’ll find your circle of friends to be ever changing, and the people who were once your best friends may no longer qualify to hold that job title. As with friends, foods can hold the same significance, and the items that cause interrupted sleep, clogged arteries and an increase in blood pressure are no longer welcome in your inner circle.

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10 Tips for Better Digestive Health

July 19, 2013 By RHP Staff

There are a number of factors that affect your digestive system such as your lifestyle, stress, and the foods that you choose to eat. Getting the required amount of fiber, drinking plenty of water and exercising can all aid in developing better digestive health. Your body works by breaking down the foods you consume into nutrients and if you fail to be kind to your digestive health, you could run into complications later on.

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14 Foods That Fight Inflammation

July 12, 2013 By RHP Staff

Inflammation is an integral part of the immune response and without it, it’s nearly impossible for the body to heal properly. However, when it’s out of control, such as in the case of those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, it can do significant damage to the human body. It’s also thought to play a significant role in afflictions such as obesity, cancer and heart disease.

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3 New Fat-Busting Supplements for Speedy Weight Loss

July 2, 2013 By RHP Staff

When you thought there couldn’t be more to say about weight loss supplements, researchers come out with some new information. By combining plant-derived compounds and methods of experimenting to boost their effectiveness, three new supplements can be added to the weight loss list.

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15 Surprising Heart Attack Risks

June 17, 2013 By RHP Staff

Heart attacks are more complicated than you might think. The risk is partially determined by the well-known factors of diet, activity level, and family history, but heart attack risk can be increased or decreased in some surprising ways a typical patient might not even consider. Take a look at these fifteen little-known possible contributors to heart attack and see if you may be increasing your risk without realizing it.

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15 Ways to Get Better Sleep Every Night

June 6, 2013 By RHP Staff

Adults are supposed to get an average of seven to eight hours of sleep each night and anything less can leave you tired and out of sorts the next day. Since getting sufficient rest can contribute to a healthy and happy life, you’ll find the following tips to be helpful when getting ready for bed.

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How Much Protein Do You Need?

May 23, 2013 By RHP Staff

There’s no truth behind the statement that a body is only able to process so much protein at one time, and it’s interesting to surmise as to what happens when you exceed that number.

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10 Ways to Burn Fat Faster

May 10, 2013 By RHP Staff

The following are some medically proven tips to help lose weight:

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Three Foods to Help You Avoid Heart Disease, Stroke and Improve Brain Function

April 19, 2013 By RHP Staff

Experts have stated for many years that what is good for your heart is also good for your head. Now, both the American Stroke Association and the American Heart Association have stated that the plaque buildup in the arteries that leads to heart disease can also have a negative impact on the brain.

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7 Nutrients That Help Increase Muscle Tone

April 12, 2013 By RHP Staff

If you’re looking to achieve a lean, strong body, you’re going to want to make sure your diet includes the right mix of minerals and vitamins.

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Three Super Foods to Boost that Libido

April 1, 2013 By RHP Staff

There’s no great mystery involved that by eating a healthy diet you’ll be in top shape. You may even find yourself performing at peak levels……in bed! With the following three super foods added to your daily diet, you may experience your heart pumping faster, blood racing to all the right extremities and an extra helping of yum.

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Six Quick Skin Fixes

March 21, 2013 By RHP Staff

Simple Ways to Take Care of Your Dry Skin During The Winter

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12 foods with the gift of healing

March 15, 2013 By RHP Staff

Whole foods have been shown over and over again to help our bodies function more efficiently, but some can do more than just provide the body with nutrients. The twelve foods on this list actually have properties that can help the body prevent and recover from illness, from cancer to heart disease. These healing foods can also help ease traits that can lead to serious illness, like high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

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Six Weird Signs You Are Stressed Out

March 7, 2013 By RHP Staff

1.) Vomiting

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4 Ways Poor Oral Hygiene Can Make You Sick

February 28, 2013 By RHP Staff

We all know the benefits of good oral hygiene. Regular brushing and flossing prevents tartar buildup, gingivitis, and periodontal disease with its painful, bleeding gums; it’s in all the toothpaste commercials. However, even people who brush regularly may still have bacteria hiding in their mouths, and these bacteria could lead to complications far beyond the teeth and mouth. Recent studies have shown that poor oral hygiene can cause illness in other parts of the body.

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11 Foods to End Your Bad Mood

February 20, 2013 By RHP Staff

Because many people live a fast-paced lifestyle and have a very hectic schedule, they are forced to eat quick meals on the go. Today’s packaged meals are lacking in essential nutrients. They are also packed with processed chemicals. If you constantly eat the wrong types of food, then you may become lethargic, anxious and grouchy.

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5 Ways Sex Leads to Better Overall Health

February 11, 2013 By RHP Staff

Most standard guides to improving your health will tell you the basics; eat more fruits and vegetables, exercise, drink plenty of water. They’re not quite as likely to tell you to have an active sex life. A recent survey taken by Healthy Women, a nonprofit organization, indicates that a majority of women have sex more because they feel obligated to do it than because they enjoy it. Unfortunately, these women are depriving themselves of the many health benefits sex provides even above and beyond the good feelings of the moment. Here are five examples out of the many health advantages sex can give.

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Smarter Snacking

January 31, 2013 By RHP Staff

It is possible to enjoy snacks without ruining your diet or gaining weight. If you follow these tips, then you will be able to choose healthy, low-fat snacks.

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Antioxidants from 10 unexpected sources

January 23, 2013 By RHP Staff

Some foods, like tea, spinach, and blueberries, get all the praise for their antioxidant properties, but they’re not the only ones that bring a high number of antioxidants to the table. Registered dietician Alexandra Caspero, owner of Delicious-Knowledge.com, did some research and came up with 10 lesser-known healthy superfoods.

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Surprising ways to keep your brain and memory sharp

January 16, 2013 By RHP Staff

Memory enhancement has become a hot topic in modern society. A quick Internet search reveals long lists of specially designed memory-enhancing games created by psychiatrists and dozens of pills and supplements the manufacturers guarantee will improve memory. Experts on talk show after talk show recommend intellectual stimulation: difficult crossword puzzles, logic puzzles, or strategy games like chess.

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Six Tips for People Who Hate to Exercise

January 8, 2013 By RHP Staff

If you hate exercise, then following these tips will help you get the most out of your workout.

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The 10 Most Counterintuitive Health and Beauty Tips

December 18, 2012 By RHP Staff

Sometimes the things everyone knows aren't exactly true, and that holds as well for health and beauty treatments as well as for anything else.

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Non-alcoholic red wine may be better for men's health than regular wine

December 11, 2012 By RHP Staff

Red wine has long been touted as beneficial to cardiovascular health, but a research study from the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona has found that non-alcoholic red wine may actually have stronger effects.

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5 foods with brain benefits you may not know about

December 7, 2012 By RHP Staff

We've all heard that fish is brain food, especially the kind that is rich with omega-3s. Blueberries and spinach also have notable brain-boosting abilities. However, these aren't the only foods which can help keep your brain strong and free of disease.

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7 Health Risks for Middle Aged Men

December 3, 2012 By RHP Staff

The most common causes of death for men of middle age and older are all the usual suspects--cancer, stroke, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, respiratory disease, injuries, and suicide. Fortunately, some minor changes to bad habits can reduce the chances of dying of one of these perils.

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Lengthy sitting doubles risk of diabetes

November 30, 2012 By RHP Staff

A British meta-analysis published in the November 2012 issue of the journal Diabetologia shows strong indications that extended time spent sitting greatly increases a person’s risk of diabetes, severe heart issues, and death. Previous studies have found a link between extended television watching and poor health, but this is the first study to specifically research the connection between any extended sedentary behavior and health.

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Seven Foods That Help You Lose Weight

November 27, 2012 By RHP Staff

Many people are under the misconception that food is their enemy. However, you should not get sucked into that idea. In fact, if you eat the right foods, then you will be able to reach your weight loss goals much faster than you would if you were to just cut calories. Below are seven foods that nutritionists recommend that you eat if you are trying to lose weight:

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6 Types of Food to Ease Your Pain Naturally

November 7, 2012 By RHP Staff

People suffering from chronic pain have options besides rummaging around in the medicine cabinet or visiting a doctor to try to figure out which painkiller works best for them. Certain foods have the ability to diminish pain over time. Foods containing antioxidants can help reduce the damage the body goes through when food and oxygen react and create free radicals as byproducts. Some foods have the ability to reduce the inflammation causing the body’s pain response. Still other foods strengthen the immune system, which helps to prevent and reduce illness as well as to limit inflammation.

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Young Blood May Contain Chemical Factors Which Can Prevent or Reduce Some Effects of Aging

November 1, 2012 By RHP Staff

It seems like a horror story hearkening back to legends of the “Blood Countess” Elizabeth Bathory, who reportedly bathed in the blood of slain maidens to keep her youthful complexion, but rumors persist that late North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il would inject himself with the blood of young people (presumably donated blood from still-living donors) to slow his aging process.

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7 Myths (and Outright Lies) About Male Hormones

August 31, 2012 By RHP Staff

1. Outright Lie: DHEA is a dangerous “anabolic steroid drug.”

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How Sex Might Affect Your Ability to Grow Muscle

July 26, 2012 By RHP Staff

Have you ever been concerned that sex may be cutting your ability to grow muscle? If so, you are not alone. This is an age old concern, and many have sacrificed their bedroom time in order to maximize their gym time. There is a connection, but it may not be what you expect. Here are some important points on sex and muscle building.

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The New Science Behind America’s Deadliest Diseases

July 20, 2012 By RHP Staff

These days there are all sorts of different body problems, diseases and sickness’ that people and scientists have a hard time figuring out exactly what is causing them; there are just so many different factors. But what some do not realize is that heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, stroke and cancer have a lot in common. All of these, for certain, have one thing in common; scientists have found a connection from each of these to a condition called chronic inflammation. Along with this, they are also studying how a diet that is high in fatty foods, as well as having an exuberance of body weight, can also increase the risk for fatal disorders.

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Renown Health Products Ushers In New Year With Two New Products: Natural Products Company Adopts New Name to Reflect Mission, Vision

February 6, 2012 By RHP Staff

Renown Health Products (http://www.renownhealthproducts.com/) is ushering in the new year with the release of two new products that will further solidify its national position as one of the leading developers of best-in-class, physician-developed natural products designed to provide customers with better and longer lives.

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Antioxidants are part of a healthy diet and protect you against environmental toxins

October 25, 2011 By RHP Staff

What’s an antioxidant?

Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals (plant nutrients) that protect your body against cell damage by free radicals.

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Natural Weight Loss Tips

October 25, 2011 By RHP Staff

Stop investing in grapefruits and just say no to fad dieting.

No need to rehash the statistics, we simply have to start cutting down on calories. Fad diets like the famous grapefruit fast are only quick fixes. The weight drops because your caloric intake drops. But if you go back to the same way of eating, what good is having invested in the grapefruit industry? If you really want to lose weight and keep it off then use your hard, earned dollars to buy healthy food and natural dieting supplements. Use your mind to learn about lifestyle changes which will promote weight loss.

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The Best 7 Herbal and Nutritional Supplements that Help You Lose Weight

October 25, 2011 By RHP Staff

Use this list when you order online or visit the health food store.

There’s no need to rehash recent pharmaceutical diet drug disasters. Let’s face it; most herbal and nutritional supplements are a lot safer for your system. Your doctor may disagree, but now there are definitive studies on the efficacy of certain herbal and nutritional supplements in weight loss.

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Weight gain: Don’t blame it all on eating too many calories.

October 25, 2011 By RHP Staff

Researchers are looking at overeating as a RESULT of underlying biological causes.

Often it’s merely a symptom of imbalances in your body’s biological system caused by stress, lack of sleep, medications, hormonal imbalances or actual medical conditions.

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Exercise and Weight Gain Explained. Weigh in on the facts: Losing weight depends not only what you eat but also on the type of exercise you do

October 25, 2011 By RHP Staff

Here’s some interesting new research being published that will make you think twice about doing those biweekly, strenuous workouts at your local health club. Those sweaty, hour-long aerobics sessions actually make you gain weight!

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Want to lose weight? Lay Off the Laxatives.

October 21, 2011 By RHP Staff

The Simple Truth:

You can’t trick your body into losing weight by taking laxatives; your body is smarter than you. Those two pounds you lose after taking a laxative are not fat. What you see in the bowl is mostly water. In a few days, as you rehydrate, these lost pounds reappear.

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