Delightful Vitamin D For years we’ve heard about the dangers of sun exposure — premature lines and wrinkles, brown splotches and the biggest scare of all, skin cancer. We slather on the sunscreen, wear hats and don UV-protective clothing. Meanwhile, our teeth and bones pay the price — staying out of the sun means we […]
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Do you know how good omega-3 fatty acids are for you? Among other benefits, omega-3s help reduce the risk of heart disease and may support your memory as you age. The American Heart Association actually suggests people eat fish rich in omega-3s — including tuna and salmon — at least twice a week. Tuna is […]
Donna Mendes, M.D., a senior vascular surgeon at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospitals in New York, N.Y., and member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, says approximately 795,000 strokes occur per year in the United States. You can improve your health — and chances of avoiding a stroke, impairment and possibly death — by simply switching to […]
