Does a vegetarian diet increase your risk of Parkinson’s?

Do you know what non-heme iron is? It refers to the kind of iron that’s in vegetables and grains. It is also the kind of iron that’s in many supplements. Your digestive tract doesn’t absorb non-heme iron as well as heme iron. This is why vegetarians often have a deficiency of iron – the only source of iron they get is non-heme iron. Now, a new study shows some disturbing findings if your diet contains too much non-heme iron.

Protect your heart and intimacy with natural nitric oxide

I’ve told you a lot about nitric oxide (NO) lately. NO is that magic molecule that dilates your blood vessels. It protects your heart. And, in men, it’s the end result of drugs used for erectile dysfunction. So how would you like to get NO for free? A new study shows you how...

Emory University researchers studied exercise on mice. I know, exercise doesn’t sound exciting. But what these researchers found could save your life – including your sex life.

The researchers had mice run on a wheel for 4 weeks. They found that exercise enables the heart to produce AND actually store more NO, which protects your heart from injury.

Popular spice lowers blood sugar and boosts memory

In my last health alert, I told you how higher blood sugar and insulin levels can negatively impact your memory. I also promised to tell you about a wonderful spice that can help reduce your blood sugar levels and your need for more insulin. A new study shows that this spice directly affects your memory as well.

I’ve long touted spices and herbs as health treasures. Like curry (curcumin), basil, oregano, and more. Now let’s add cumin to the list. Cultures around the world have long used it for digestive, respiratory, and female disorders. But this new study on rats has demonstrated that it helped their memory and cognition. It also blocked stress-induced urinary system damage in the animals and reduced their blood sugar levels. I suspect the latter contributed to the memory boost.