by phc | Feb 25, 2013 | Healthcare News
A study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that the Mediterranean Diet could actually help prevent cardiovascular disease and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. 7447 participants were enrolled in the study and 57% were women. The...
by phc | Feb 22, 2013 | Healthcare News
Two medical studies just released suggest that high calcium rates in men and women could be associated with increased rates of cardiovascular disease. Doctors have speculated that calcium supplements could contribute to calcium deposits into fatty plaques in your...
by phc | Feb 19, 2013 | Healthcare News
Today’s blog features Kale. You may have never heard of it. But in our quest to identify super foods that are good for you we are adding this one to the list. Kale is a form of cabbage. You can find a variety of different types of kale by color (green, white, purple,...
by phc | Feb 18, 2013 | Healthcare News
When considering diets one that many people may have not thought about is a vegetarian diet. While many people might consider this an extreme there is a Fireman in Austin, Texas who has released a diet called the Engine 2 Diet. His name is Rip Esselstyn. He is a...
by phc | Feb 14, 2013 | Healthcare News
Okay you want some chocolate but you are not sure what to pick. Well the answer is easy it is dark chocolate. Here are some reasons why: Dark Chocolate can actually help lower your blood pressure if you eat small amounts in moderation two to three times per week. The...
by phc | Feb 14, 2013 | Healthcare News
If you are diabetic Valentine’s Day can be rough when you are looking at all that candy and other things that can really put you blood sugar off the roof. You may also be wondering can I use sweeteners and what is the difference in them. One warning we can give you is...
