Doctors have known that weight loss surgery reduces a person's risk factors for chronic illness - but new research shows that it actually extends life. Researchers reviewed the records of ... Read More

Health Matters is a book with a mission - to help you master your own health. From working through the different health personalities to practical tips for finding the perfect ... Read More

Selenium is a mineral found in small amount in nature. Some people believe that keeping normal or high levels of selenium in your blood can help prevent cancer and improve ... Read More

Really, if you eat slowly you just might live longer. Does that sound crazy? Think about it. If you eat more slowly, you will eat less food (studies have proven ... Read More

Green tea has thousands of years of history. It has been consumed in Asia for more than 5,000 years and is legendary for its health properties. The main benefit of ... Read More

The Federal government just released new life expectancy figures - and it's good news. Americans are living longer than they ever have before. Here's a quick look at the numbers: US ... Read More

Ginkgo biloba is perhaps the most popular herb. There are claims that ginkgo can improve memory, prevent dementia, relieve pain, improve PMS and even improve sexual performance (including treating erectile ... Read More

Whether you think tomatoes are a fruit or a vegetable - there is a substance in them called lycopene that has been getting lots of press as an anti-aging miracle. ... Read More

It's true that rock stars die young. Researchers from the UK examined over 1000 rock stars from 1956-2005 and found that there were 100 deaths (10%). Drugs and alcohol claimed ... Read More

Until recently, no one even bothered to ask older people about their sex life. But with the introduction of Viagra (and its high profits) interest in the sex lives of ... Read More

New researcher shows that statin drugs may help protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease. The studies examined the brains of people after they died who were either taking or not ... Read More