When it comes to preventing heart disease and keeping your blood vessels healthy, there is nothing that can match regular exercise and a diet high in green leafy vegetables. But now some new research out of Korea shows a simple way to add to the power of exercise and a good diet.

You probably already know that reducing stress is an important piece of the puzzle in preventing Alzheimer’s disease. But new research with mice has found that an alternative therapy often used to promote relaxation could actually prove therapeutic for patients who already have Alzheimer’s. This is an exciting development, as there are currently very few effective treatment options once Alzheimer’s has developed.

Do you know what bisphenol A is? Bisphenol A is a chemical that’s widely used in the plastics that many of our foods and drinks are stored in. As you may know, bisphenol A is known to upset the delicate balance of our hormones. And now a study that just came out last month is linking bisphenol A levels to the epidemic of insulin resistance and obesity that we’re seeing today – especially in children.