Published October 14, 2010

Reduce your risk of enlarged prostate by 50% or more

There are few things more irritating for men than an enlarged prostate. The regular trips to the restroom — especially during the night — are really a hassle. But an enlarged prostate is more than a hassle. It’s a serious problem. Fortunately, a new study shows this is one health problem you can easily avoid.

Researchers at the Division of Public Health Sciences in Seattle recently published a study of 4,770 healthy men. They had been following these men for the previous seven years.

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Published October 13, 2010

What Tim Tebow and stroke victims have in common

Tim Tebow is one of the most celebrated college football players ever. Now that he’s in the NFL, his jersey sales have gone through the roof. But did you know that Tim Tebow does something after every practice that can help restore your vision after a stroke?

It’s true! But before I tell you what it is, let me explain why it can help a stroke victim.

As you may know, strokes cut off the oxygen supply to your brain. They often leave you paralyzed and blind on the left side of your body. The blindness is a result of the oxygen deprivation.

Amazingly, a new study shows that the cells in your retina can survive a stroke. This is important, because it means there’s hope we can restore your vision.

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Published October 8, 2010

How green tea can make you feel fabulous

Just when I think I’ve heard everything about green tea, I find another use for this wonderful beverage. On Wednesday, I showed you four powerful uses for green tea. These included reduced risk for lung cancer, stroke, and periodontal disease. And it can even help you burn fat. Now there’s evidence that green tea can do something unexpected – calm your nerves and improve your mood.

As you may know, green tea contains caffeine. So the researchers in two separate studies were a little surprised when they found it can calm your nerves.

The first study was on 42,093 Japanese. The more green tea they drank, the less psychological stress they suffered.

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