Is low Omega-3 as unhealthy as smoking?

Many health professionals today use a tool called the “Pooled Cohort Equation” to evaluate a person’s risk of developing heart disease–the world’s number one killer.  This calculator, developed in 2013 by the American College of...

Study Links Obesity With Aging

UK study finds brains of obese people age faster A recent study from the UK indicates that the brains of obese people age faster than those of their lean counterparts. Research conducted by a team of University of Cambridge scientists found that beginning in middle...

Top 5 Nutrients for Boosting Immunity Naturally

Our immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work tirelessly to defend our bodies from harmful pathogens. A strong immune system is essential for overall health and well-being, helping to prevent infections, diseases, and chronic...

Give Fat Nowhere to Hide

Unless we want to go back to the hunter-gatherer days, or even the days of the plow, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is going to take a different approach, one backed by science and research; not by fads and opinions. Cue OHS to the sensible rescue! Eating...

Nitrates for Muscle Performance

Nitrate intake linked to better muscle function in new Australian study A new study, published in the The Journal of Nutrition, found that people who consumed a nitrate-rich diet had significantly better muscle function of their lower limbs. Nitrates are found mostly...