Your source for the latest news on natural medicine!http://www.vitacost.com/Health-NewslettersFri, 20 Nov 2009 02:30:00 -0500http://www.vitacost.com/Images/VC_Logo-88x34.GIFhttp://www.vitacost.com8834Is there a correlation between strength and smarts? A new study reveals that the fitness of your muscles may have a lot to do with maintaining the fitness of your brain, adding a new dimension to the mind-body connection.http://www.vitacost.com/Can-Muscles-Make-You-Smarter/csrc-RSSFEED-fyhDr. Allen S. JosephsThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:FYH1Did you know that while you're satisfying your sweet tooth with sugar-laden soft drinks, cereals and snacks, you may be putting the rest of your body at risk of developing serious health issues? Consuming too much of a particular form of sugar can lead to unhealthy weight, blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and possibly even poor cardiovascular function. The question is, are all those "goodies" worth it?http://www.vitacost.com/Can-Sugar-Lead-to-Bitter-Consequences/csrc-RSSFEED-fyhDr. Allen S. JosephsThu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:FYH2Green tea has been confirmed in newly published studies to have a powerful impact on the health of your heart, colon and stomach. But what is it about the properties found in green tea that make it so special? Some say it is epigallocatechin gallate, a potent antioxidant compound that helps keep your cells healthy and strong.http://www.vitacost.com/Is-Green-Tea-Central-to-Good-Health/csrc-RSSFEED-fyhDr. Allen S. JosephsThu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:FYH3Are you getting enough sleep at night? According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average adult may benefit from 7 and 9 hours. Over time, anything less may adversely impact your health. In fact, new studies suggest that insufficient sleep during the night may increase your risk of elevated blood sugar, and that trying to catch up with a daytime nap may actually do more harm than good.http://www.vitacost.com/Is-Napping-Bad-for-Your-Health/csrc-RSSFEED-fyhDr. Allen S. JosephsThu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:FYH4Resveratrol has become a very hot topic. While everyone seems to be talking about it, do they really know what it is and why it's so important? This powerful antioxidant, found in grape skins, red wine and certain foods, has been shown in studies to support cardiovascular strength, immunity, weight management and other health related issues. Is it possible, however, to get sufficient amounts of resveratrol from food alone or could you benefit from daily supplementation?http://www.vitacost.com/Resveratrol--Are-You-Getting-Enough/csrc-RSSFEED-fyhDr. Allen S. JosephsThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:FYH5According to the National Center for Health Statistics, up to 36% of the adult population in this country is vitamin D deficient. That's about one out of three Americans, and you could be one of them. Why the concern? Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels is vital to sustaining overall wellness, including breast, immune, heart and cellular health.http://www.vitacost.com/Are-You-Vitamin-D-Deficient/csrc-RSSFEED-fyhDr. Allen S. JosephsThu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:FYH6Excess weight can be cause for concern throughout any stage of one's life. During midlife, however, carrying around extra pounds may increase an individual's risk of many serious health concerns that could occur years later. Fortunately, in many cases, you can achieve a healthier weight with some effort and perseverance.http://www.vitacost.com/Are-Midlife-Weight-Issues-Cause-for-Concern/csrc-RSSFEED-fyhDr. Allen S. JosephsThu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:FYH7Nutrients by themselves can be powerful forces in promoting good health. However, as recent large-scale studies have shown, the right combinations and amounts of these nutrients can prove even more powerful, particularly when it comes to supporting cellular health, blood sugar levels within normal range and cardiovascular function.http://www.vitacost.com/Are-You-Choosing-the-Right-Nutrients/csrc-RSSFEED-fyhDr. Allen S. JosephsFri, 2 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:FYH8Vitamin B6 is well known for helping to support energy levels, healthy immune response and proper nerve function, but did you know that this powerful nutrient may also support prostate health? A recent prestigious study has examined the effects of vitamin B6 on men experiencing poor prostate health, and the results have demonstrated some significant benefits.http://www.vitacost.com/Can-Vitamin-B6-Enhance-Prostate-Health/csrc-RSSFEED-fyhDr. Allen S. JosephsThu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:FYH9Last week, I discussed a number of nutrients that will help keep your immune system strong during the upcoming fall and winter months. Vitamin D, well known for its role in healthy immune function, has been shown in several recent studies to benefit two additional areas of health: blood pressure and breathing. Many individuals, however, are not getting enough of this important nutrient, even when they supplement with a daily multi-vitamin.http://www.vitacost.com/Vitamin-D-Are-You-Getting-Enough/csrc-RSSFEED-fyhDr. Allen S. JosephsThu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:FYH10Keep mobile phones as far as possible from body, research suggestshttp://www.vitacost.com/Cell-Phone-May-Reduce-Bone-Density-in-Hips/csrc-RSSFEED-dhtRobert PreidtFri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:DHT1Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies showhttp://www.vitacost.com/Heart-Disease-Gender-Gap-Narrows/csrc-RSSFEED-dhtThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:DHT2Minority children are hit hardest, nationwide study findshttp://www.vitacost.com/6-Million-US-Kids-Lack-Enough-Vitamin-D/csrc-RSSFEED-dhtWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:DHT3Study shows it reduces inflammation associated with heart diseasehttp://www.vitacost.com/Cocoa-in-Chocolate-May-Be-Good-for-the-Heart/csrc-RSSFEED-dhtTue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:DHT4Study suggests a connection with lupus, rheumatoid arthritishttp://www.vitacost.com/Household-Insecticides-May-Be-Linked-to-Autoimmune-Diseases/csrc-RSSFEED-dhtMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:DHT5Part-time or temporary work can stave off disease and decline, study findshttp://www.vitacost.com/For-a-Healthier-Retirement-Work-a-Little/csrc-RSSFEED-dhtSun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:DHT6Study finds sharp hikes in blood pressure when overweight, air pollution combinehttp://www.vitacost.com/Smog-Tougher-on-the-Obese/csrc-RSSFEED-dhtSat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:DHT7Non-correctable problems linked to injury, illness and death, study showshttp://www.vitacost.com/Impaired-Vision-May-Shorten-Life-Span/csrc-RSSFEED-dhtRobert PreidtFri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:DHT8Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski overcame potentially crippling foehttp://www.vitacost.com/Coach-K-Osteoarthritis-Can-Be-Beaten/csrc-RSSFEED-dhtThu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:DHT91http://www.vitacost.com/Lab-Study-Makes-Strides-in-Mending-Hearts/csrc-RSSFEED-dhtRobert PreidtWed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500RSS20:guid:vitacost.com:DHT10