One reason we love olive oil is because it is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and powerful antioxidants. A diet high in olive oil is said to protect against heart disease, gallstone formation, and many forms of cancer; lower blood pressure; and ease ulcers and gastritis. Now a bumper crop of olive-lovers are bringing the benefits of the olive to skin and body care in…

Decade-by-Decade Plan for Women to Anticipate the Different Life Stages by Dr. Jennifer Wider 30s - According to the National Cancer Institute, this year approximately 12,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer. The good news is that through thorough screening the disease is highly preventable. At age 30, ask your doctor to have the HPV test performed with your routine pap. The test can…

Did You Do Your Posture Exercise Today? – STEP 1 by Renee North, Certified Posture Exercise Professional (CPEP) and personal trainer (NASM) Take a look at how hours of computer hunching, slouching while cell phone texting and video-game slumping is affecting your posture. It is not just kids with backpacks or cane-carrying seniors – studies show poor posture is a major cause of back and…

Key Finding in Breast Cancer Research Researchers at Drexel University College of Medicine have discovered that a certain type of sugar found naturally in the body is elevated in breast cancer cells and is critical for cancer growth and movement. When researchers reduced and normalized the levels of this sugar, they were able to slow the growth of the cancer cells and block invasion. The…