Archive for May, 2010

A Handful of Nuts A Day…Keeps Cholesterol Levels At Bay

A Handful of Nuts A Day…Keeps Cholesterol Levels At Bay

0 / May 22, 2010 6:45 pm

A new study finds that eating nuts (for those without nut allergies) on a daily basis reduces the risks of coronary heart disease and improves cholesterol levels in both men and women. Researchers at Loma Linda University in California studies [...]

Broccoli Might Battle Breast Cancer

Broccoli Might Battle Breast Cancer

0 / May 6, 2010 10:21 pm

A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan finds that eating broccoli might battle breast cancer. In mice, sulforaphane — a compound found in broccoli — seemed to kill breast cancer stem cells. After treating mice who had [...]

A Little Stress Might Be Good for You

A Little Stress Might Be Good for You

0 / May 5, 2010 9:19 am

Feeling a little stressed with everything on your plate right now? That might not be a bad thing, according to researchers. Extreme stress can be debilitating — and lead to physical problems like heart disease. But according to Dr. Ken [...]

Gloss Find: Action Wipes

Gloss Find: Action Wipes

0 / May 3, 2010 9:03 pm

We’ve all been there — after a tennis match, a rigorous hike, or a bike ride (FYI — May is bike to work month!) — we want to freshen up but don’t always have a chance to shower right away. [...]