Long-term light intake of wine can increase life expectancy up to five years

Dutch researchers find that drinking a small amount of wine each day can increase life expectancy – up to five years, in fact – twice that of study participants who drank a combination of wine, beer and other spirits. ... Read more

Dr. Jim Bell, Chairman of the Fellowship in Preventative Medicine, Nutrition and Sports Medicine (FPMNSM) will be presenting at the Florida Academy of

On Saturday, May 2nd at 3:30pm, Dr. Bell will be presenting on "Exercise, Nutrition and Sports Medicine Prescription for maximum health and longevity." The Florida Academy of Osteopathy conference will be held at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL. Everyone knows proper nutrition and exercise can be the key to a healthier, longer life...Dr. Bell will empower doctors and their patients to take these basic principles to a new, deeper and broader level than ever before. ... Continue Reading

Heart disease risk lowered in men with once-weekly diets of fatty fish

One of the largest studies of its kind done to date has confirmed past findings that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids is beneficial to cardiac health. Furthermore, the study of 39,367 Swedish men has shown that just one serving per week – no more, no less – is needed to reduce the risk of cardiac disease. ... Continue Reading

Continuous monitoring of blood pressure possible, with new wearable sensor

MIT engineers have developed a prototype of a small blood pressure sensor that can be attached to the hand and worn 24 hours a day to continuously monitor blood pressure. ... Continue Reading

Taking beta-blockers before surgery can increase heart attack risk by 400 percent

A study conducted by researchers from the Veterans Affairs Boston Health Care System finds that surgical patients are at four times greater risk of suffering a heart attack and death when given beta-blockers around the time of surgery. ... Continue Reading

Recommended treatments for heart patients often not grounded in rigorous scientific data

Sufferers of heart disease, beware! A Wall Street Journal article reports that only 11 percent of the more than 2,700 cardiologist-approved recommendations are supported by high quality scientific testing – and half of all recommendations are subjective, a JAMA study has found. ... Continue Reading

Personality traits and longevity linked in study

Researchers have found that certain personality traits, including neuroticism and extraversion, appear to have important implications for longevity. ... Continue Reading

One major antioxidant in olive oil shown to have greatest health benefits

Scientists have discovered that one major antioxidant in olive oil – DHPEA-EDA – is responsible for its ability to help protect us from heart attack and stroke. ... Continue Reading

Finding by Indian researchers shows that heart cells can regenerate

For the first time, researchers have discovered that cardiomyocytes, which comprise 20 percent of the total heart tissue including the crucial pumping action, are capable of regeneration. ... Continue Reading

Total numbers of oral pathogens found to affect heart health more than a single type of bacteria

A University of Buffalo study has found that the total number of periodontal bacteria in the gums has a greater impact on heart health than a specific type of bacteria. ... Continue Reading

Breakthrough research may change how heart disease is treated

A breakthrough in the understanding of how cholesterol crystals can disrupt plaque in a patient’s cardiovascular system may dramatically shift how doctors treat heart attacks and stroke. ... Continue Reading

Diets rich in red meat can result in modest increases in total mortality

Previous studies have found that diets rich in red meat increase the incidence of cancer. However, a U.S. National Cancer Institute study suggests that such a diet also shortens life span due to other conditions, including Alzheimer’s and stomach ulcers. ... Continue Reading

One gram less of salt per person per day could save 200,000 lives by 2019

A University of California study has found that if Americans reduced their salt intake by just one gram per day, there would be far fewer new cases of heart disease – and 200,000 fewer deaths over the next decade. ... Continue Reading

New studies show garlic’s powerful ability to reduce free radical damage

Garlic has long been known for its powerful abilities to heal. But several new studies have documented its ability to promote heart health, prevent and treat cancer – among other functions – in the structured setting of the research lab. ... Continue Reading

Regenocyte Therapeutic Reports Successful Treatment of Cardiomyopathy with Stem Cells

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February 11, 2009Stem Cell Therapy successfully reverses effects of Fabry disease; patient removed from heart transplant list. February 11, 2009 -- An international team of physicians and scientists have discovered a way to treat cardiomyopathy (heart disease) with adult stem cells, including a rare metabolic condition otherwise requiring heart transplant. ... Continue Reading

Who's Who in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

Week of February 23, 2009

Joseph Mercola, DO
Dr. Mercola is a pioneer in communicating natural health principles on the internet and has the most visited natural health website in the world, Mercola.com. He has been interviewed on CNN, the Today Show, ABC Evening news and has two NY Times bestselling books.
At the upcoming 17th World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Orlando(April 23-25, 2009), Dr. Mercola will be presenting, How Sunshine May Reduce Cancer by 50%, a review of optimal therapeutic ranges and crucial laboratory details that are necessary to properly interpret the results. Also will explain how recent studies impact many practical considerations of optimal UV and sun exposure to optimize vitamin D therapy. . For more information, call 1-888-997-0112. ... Continue Reading

Combined blood pressures better predictor of heart attack, stroke

A University of California, Irving study has shown that using a combination of low diastolic and high systolic numbers is more effective for predicting cardiovascular risk than systolic blood pressure alone. ... Continue Reading

Fellowship in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Sports Medicine Announced

Everyone knows proper nutrition and exercise can be the key to a healthier, longer life…this Fellowship will empower doctors and their patients to take these basic principles to a new, deeper and broader level than ever before. The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) is proud to announce the Fellowship in Kinesiology, Nutrition and Sports Medicine (ABKNSM). The Fellowship is a 6-module series that covers a wide variety of topics. ... Continue Reading

Vitamin K emerging as "life-saving superstar"

In study after study, the low-cost nutrient vitamin K has demonstrated the ability to protect against atherosclerosis, bone loss, cancer and aging. ... Continue Reading

Concern about omega-6 fatty acids leading to greater heart disease unfounded

As reported in the American Heart Association’s January 26, 2009 online newsletter, Circulation, omega-6 fatty acids typically found in nuts, seeds and vegetable oils have gained an undeserved reputation as being bad for your heart health. ... Continue Reading