How to beat a family history of high blood pressure

Did you know that if either one of your parents or one of your siblings developed high blood pressure before the age of 60, you have twice the risk of getting it yourself? But a new study shows what may be a very simple way to prevent high blood pressure - even in high-risk people. It has to do with something called prehypertension.

More proof that nutrients can stop blindness


If you have macular degeneration, an article in the prestigious American Journal of Clinical Nutrition serves as a reminder for help. The article says that taking eye-sparing nutrients likely will benefit AMD sufferers. What's more, they might "possibly" benefit those who suffer with cataracts.

Did the doctor really do this?


Imagine that I had come up with a special pill that actually does lower certain forms of pain, like those in arthritis and menstrual cramps. Even the FDA agrees with me and approves it for said specific uses and doses. Sounds pretty exciting, doesn't it? Well, there's more to this story.