Prevent Heart Disease

What you can do today to prevent heart disease.

1. Be pressured
Know your blood pressure - high pressure will age your arteries. Keeping it around 115/76 can make your body up to ten years younger.

2. Floss and Brush
Periodontal disease, such as gingivitis, affects more than the gum. Chronic infections require the body to defend itself and increase clotting to protect against bleeding - a recipe for heart attack.

3. Move it
Walking 30 minutes each day can add years to your life - regular movement is a powerful anti-aging treatment. read more...

Five Simple Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease

You know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but did you know that it's preventable?

Although you can't change genetic risk factors, like family history, age and race, there are steps you can take to protect your heart while improving your overall health and wellness.

Know it by your heart
Prevent heart disease by following a healthy lifestyle with this five prevention tips to get you started, lower your risk and help you feel years younger. And remember, always consult your doctor to discuss the best plan for your personal health.

Don't smoke or use tobacco products
When it comes to heart disease prevention, no amount of smoking is safe. read more...

Three Sleep Myths -- Busted!

Eight hours of sleep a night is ideal.
We've heard of people who need just a few hours of sleep (Bill Clinton is said to get five or six a night; Martha Stewart, four), and others who require a lot (Albert Einstien thrived on 11). Most people need seven to nine hours of seep per night--but it can range from six to 10 hours. To find out how much sleep you really require, take a vacation and sleep in. When you don't feel the urge to nap on a slow and quite afternoon, that's when you know you've gotten the rest you need. You can also head to be 15 minutes earlier each night for two weeks. If you still can't keep your eyes open during a staff meeting or find yourself craving sweets or carbs in the morning--both sign that you're sleep deprived--try adding on 15 minutes more until you're well rested. read more...

Five Causes of Skimping on Sleep

Health hazard! Skimping on sleep can make you...

Fat
Research shows that people who get fewer than seven hours of sleep a night are 30 percent more likely to be obese. Lack of sleep alters the flow of hormones that regulate hunger and satiety, which can cause you to eat more. And when you're sleepy, you're more likely to reach for high-fat, high-calorie foods to keep you going.

Prone to Heart Disease
Women who regularly get fewer than five hours of sleep per night are significantly more likely to suffer from hypertension--a leading heart disease risk factor, according to a recent study. When you're sleep-deprived, your body produces more stress hormones and other substances that increase inflammation, which can up you risk of heart disease and stroke. read more...

Bye Bye B.O. (Bad Odor)

Here are some remedies to help you fight the funk.

Whether it's the nose-scrunching stench from a kick-butt workout, the whiff of last night's kung pao chicken lingering in your every word, or that less-than-fresh aroma that makes you say, "Not tonight, honey," your body gives off a myriad of scents that, while totally normal, can sometimes stink. Not to worry--these expert tips will help you battle B.O. for good.

Smelly Pits
Sweat is normal and odor-less--until it comes in contact with the bacteria on your skin. And bacteria thrive in warm, dark, moist places like your armpits. If you find your shirt is constantly drenched, you may have hyperhidrosis, a condition that sends sweat glands into unnecessary overdrive. Excessive sweat accompanied by nausea, dizziness, or weight loss could indicate low blood sugar or a thyroid problem.

What to do: Underarm products containing both a deodorant and an antipersperant help mask odor while stoping wetness, but most of us apply them at the wrong time. Moisture prevents the key ingredient in antiperspirants--aluminum-based salts-from plugging sweat ducts, so applying them after showering isn't most effective way to treat the probblem. read more...

What's Causing Your Headache?

Five surprising triggers--and cures for the pain.

About 80 percent of women in this country suffer from headaches. And something as seemingly innocent as chewing gum can bring the throb, explains Larry C. Newman, M.D., director of the Headache Institute at st. Luke's--Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. Whether you suffer from migraines or tension headaches, read on for smart ways to threat and prevent them.

Your local forecast
April showers bring... April headaches? It's true: Springtime storms and changing weather triggered pain in 83 percent of migraine sufferers, according to a study from the mayo clinic in Scottsdale, AZ. Experts speculate that changes in barometric pressure play a role, though it's not yet known how they affect your brain and make your noggin throb.

What to do: Sign up to receive weather alerts at weather.com. When the forecast looks lousy, pop a painkiller, suck as acetamonophen, as a preventive fix. read more...

Top Cancer-Fighting Moves

Five top cancer fighting moves and three more you may not have heard of. Five Cancer Fighting Moves

1. Stay a healthy weight
New research reveals that carrying excess body fat increases your risk for colon, kidney, pancreatic, esophageal, endometrial and post menopausal breast cancer. While the healthy BMI is considered between 18.5 and 24.9, the lowest cancer risk has been found along people with a BMI of 23 or less. Calculate your BMI at nhibisupport.com/bmi

2. Add 10 minutes of walking each day
That's all you need to start slashing your breast cancer risk, reports a University of California study. Step it up and you'll fare even better: studies show that 45 to 60 minutes of moderate activity (a brisk walk, a rigorous bike ride) at least 5 days a week offers strong protection against breast and colon cancer. read more...