Will You Be the Next Methuselah? Health Alert #218   They say Methuselah lived for 969 years. It begs the question of just how long you can live. Who among us wouldn’t want to stick around to hit the 100-year mark? Today, you’ll see how you can get a prediction

How Low Will They Go? Health Alert #217   Most doctors will tell you that the best way to lower cholesterol is to lower your LDL, or “bad” cholesterol. They suggest that you do that by taking statin drugs, such as Lipitor or Zocor. Every year the recommended LDL is

What’s really killing you? Health Alert #216   You can hardly turn on the television or pick up a paper without seeing an advertisement for a yellow, purple, or blue pill. But if you’re taking a prescription drug to lower your blood pressure, you should read this before you pop

Two Cancer Combaters with Surprising Power Health Alert #215 ‘You’ve got cancer.’ Those are three words you never want to hear. But you don’t have to leave it up to fate. You have some say in remaining cancer-free. Your Health Alerts recently introduced you to four nutrients with the power

Natures Solution for Nature’s Problem Health Alert #203 Many readers were surprised at the recent Health Alert that mentioned the importance of testosterone for women (Health Alert #199). Today I’m going to surprise you even further: for some women, testosterone is not only important, it can be life changing when

Next Blockbuster Drug for Women Only Health Alert #199 Given the success of Viagra for men, it’s no wonder that drug companies are jumping for joy over their latest big rollout—a sex drug for women called Intrinsa. A new study shows that Intrinsa significantly improves sexual desire and satisfaction in

Test your Hormones at Home Health Alert #196 If you are a woman 50 or older, you’ve probably felt “the change.” Occasional hot flashes, missed menstrual periods, night sweats, and irritability are just a few of the common signs of the transitional to menopause. Like puberty, menopause is a natural

Cancer Alert for Men Health Alert #194 Prostate cancer has been on the rise and now strikes about 1 out of 10 men. Recent evidence can arm you with a better way to determine your chances of developing a deadly cancerous growth in your prostate. The key element in the