An Apple a Day May Help Keep Heart Disease Away

The old proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” rings true when you consider the healthy attributes of the apple. Apples are rich in antioxidants—nutrients that protect against the harmful effects of oxidative stress—especially when you include the peel....

Krill Oil – Are We Being Misled?

The other day I was so pleased to see the message that I share on Heart of Perfect Health, my new PBS special, discussed from a different angle on the Dr. Oz Show.  The more this heart healthy message is broadcast, the healthier Americans will be! Dr. Sinatra, the...

Omega-3 Fish Oil Links Brain Health to Heart Health

Two of the most well-known beneficial effects of omega-3 fish oils are the improvements of cardiovascular and cognitive (heart and brain) health. These two benefits are usually investigated separately in studies, but a recent study published in the Nutrition Journal1...

Sleep—Just Do It

Renew You Challenge Let’s start this week off right! Here is your newest weekly challenge (I mean opportunity!) to help set you off on the right foot and in the right direction for bringing health to your week. You could even add it to your calendar. Join us!  The...

Obesity and Cancer

I recently blogged about the obesity rate—although it is still rising, the rise is slowing. Still, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that obesity rate will be 42 percent by the year 2030. That spells trouble. Another recent CDC report on cancer highlights...