Research on vitamin D has explored a number of interesting health implications, with the latest study, published in the journal ESC Heart Failure, showing that “There was a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency...
We all know that obesity has many health risks, but new research shows that its effect is much harder on the heart as one ages. According to the study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and...
Lutein, a plant pigment typically found in leafy green vegetables, has been getting considerable attention in relation to eyesight and brain health. A new study, published in the journal Atherosclerosis, shows that it also...
There have been numerous studies in recent years highlighting the positive health benefits of vitamin D. New research coming out of John Hopkins University, and published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism,...
When it comes to nutrition and heart health, there are many factors, some less obvious than others. This is the case with the trace mineral zinc, an essential nutrient. New research coming out of...
This is not a nutrition story per se, but a story that should be of interest to older adults. Research from Spain, presented to the European Society of Cardiology, demonstrated that gray hair has...
A critical dimension of cardiovascular health is maintaining optimal blood pressure. It is not that easy, however, especially since it may not even be apparent that you have high blood pressure without some monitoring....
In addition to providing current and helpful nutrition information for Yakima residents over 50, we operate a business that provides advanced supplements and other health products from Shaklee, America’s leading natural nutrition company. Valentine’s...
Increasingly we are hearing of the value of eating nuts. A recent meta analysis of 29 studies, published in the journal BMC Medicine, found that “higher nut intake is associated with reduced risk of...
February is not just about Valentine’s, it also marks American Heart Month. Cardiovascular health is critical, and there is much each of us can do to bolster it. For example, this post, “10-point checklist...