A recent study in Spain found that eating nuts three or more times a day decreased your risk of cancer.

All women face the threat of heart disease. 1 in 4 women will die from it. Here are the factors you need to know.

The reality of women on statins may be far less pretty than the pictures painted in advertisements.

You want your doctor to know who you are as a person, not just another patient.

Do you really know how dangerous binge eating can be to your health?

If you're constantly tired, cranky and sluggish, maybe it's time to change your fuel.

A new medical device may help better treat and prevent strokes for hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S.

Americans drink an estimated 400 million cups of coffee a day, and caffeine, in various forms, is consumed by 80 percent of the population.

Despite huge profits made by Big Pharma on anti-hypertension drugs, hypertension continues to silently kill.

Constant stress causes serious detriments to your mental and physical health. Do you know the right way to decrease your stress?

The United States Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) proposed changes to one of the most iconic, well-recognized designs to all Americans, were presented by First Lady Michelle Obama Thursday.

The changes are much more than a new design and adding a few numbers to the panel.

From a broader perspective, the FDA's proposed changes reflect a shift in the chance that health care changes in the future will be a tailwind rather than a headwind to American jobs and prosperity. After 30 years of US obesity rates climbing, there is a shift towards creating solutions that are in favor of American consumers, rather than the powerful food industry.

The FDA estimates that the changes will mean a one-time cost of $2.3 billion to the food industry for labeling, reformulation, and record keeping, plus small annual costs for recurring record-keeping. However the FDA also predicts that over the next 20 years, these changes will save an average of $21.1 billion to $31.4 billion in healthcare costs.

Two key changes : Calories per container and per more accurate portions and Added Sugars.

Did you know that by consuming excessive amounts of sugar and fat, your body and health age at a faster rate?

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts can boost immunity, fight heart disease and even prevent cancer. Are you getting enough?

Is there a way to stop a heart attack from happening?

Heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women; but there are major gender differences when it comes to heart health.

Your body handles alcohol differently as you age. Even if you don't drink excessively, that doesn't mean you shouldn't be concerned.

February is American Heart Month and Dr. Bob, "The Drugless Doctor," shares how to keep your heart happy and healthy by picking the right foods.

Just because you exercise doesn't mean you're in the clear of heart disease. What you put on your plate can save your life.

Lack of magnesium can cause you to feel fatigued or weak and induce chronic headaches, muscle aches, digestive issues and more.

Last week the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report that found American's life expectancy has yet again increased for both men and women. Individuals born in 2009 can expect to live longer than ever before - approximately 78.5 years, up from just 78.1 years one year ago.

A gain of more than a third of a year in just one year. At this rate, this might be interpreted to mean the 30 year old person (in 2010) making healthy choices who would have been estimated to live to 95 in 2010, would make it to 115+ by the time she is 90 in 2070.

Since the data were collected and analyzed, life expectancy has increased even higher to 78.7 years, according to the CDC website, in-line with this potential. But will these be healthy vibrant years. Yes, you can make them that.

Thanks to improvements in medical technology for treating heart disease and stroke, Americans are living longer lives than ever before. The downfall of these technologies is that while they are able to buy a few extra years, they are not necessarily providing quality years of health and wellbeing.

Prevention is needed to do that.

Heart disease is the number one killer for men and women. But, changing to a heart-healthy diet can lower your risks significantly.

America has done a national about-face on tobacco, and anti-tobacco campaigns are prominent. Is meat next?

Did you know that ice can potentially save your life?

If you're having a heart attack, it could.

Scientists are discovering how cooling the human body down several degrees can actually save lives. This isn't the stuff of science fiction, but the result of many years of research.

If you find this interesting, read on to find out how hypothermia is making a difference in the medical field. Who knows, it may actually save your life one day.

Dr. Marcey Shapiro shares tips on how to overcome anxiety using natural remedies.

The leading authority in anti-inflammatory nutrition, Dr. Barry Sears, explains how to lower your cholesterol without taking a bunch of prescription pills.

Donating blood has many health benefits. Not only will you help someone in need of blood, but you will also help optimize your health and wellness. Here are the top three health benefits from donating blood.

Protect Your Heart by Reducing Oxidative Stress

Iron in your blood can oxidize resulting in damage to your cells and tissues. The increase in oxidative stress is most dangerous to your cardiovascular system. According to a new study published by the American Medical Association, giving blood every six months led to fewer heart attacks and strokes in test participants ages 43 to 61.

Excessive iron is thought to contribute to heart disease, especially at its early stages. Donating blood on a regular basis reduces the iron stores in the body and this study supports the theory that reducing iron appears to preserve cardiovascular health.

A second study of 2,682 men in Finland, reported in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that men who donated blood at least once a year had an 88 percent lower risk of heart attacks than non-donors. This same group of researchers published a follow-up study and found that men who donated blood were less likely than non-donors to show any signs of cardiovascular disease.¹

Many people ignore symptoms and are slow to seek help when the indicators arise.

Inflammation due to excess fat can cause other health dangers. A recent study using overweight cats offers hope.

Learn why it's important for you and your loved ones to regularly get "tune ups" with your doctor.

Are you nuts for nuts? Well they are proving to be better for you than even the experts thought.

Just like your car gets a 10-point tune up, so should you.

Many practitioners and patients think that statin drugs are the answer to preventing heart disease. Well, they're not.

Cardiologist, Dr. Tim Fischell, weighs in on the new guidelines for preventing heart attack and stroke.

While the fluctuation and decline of reproductive hormones is an expected event in mid-life women, the associated symptoms are nonetheless disruptive.

Every 33 seconds someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease. Will someone you love be next?

Would 51-year-old James (Tony Soprano) Gandolfini or Tim ("If it's Sunday, it's Meet The Press") Russert be alive today if their docs had followed the new cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines just issued by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association?

This week, we asked that question to many of the docs with whom we work at the Wellness Institute. We just do not know enough about Gandolfini or Russert; however, you know enough about YOU—that's the key. And the likelihood is Gandofini and Russert both would have been taking statins if their docs had followed the new guidelines...and aspirin and exercising, losing weight and changing their diets (and Russert and Galdofini weren't doing food –perhaps the most important choice—right if observations and news reports are correct.) You might too—and we want you to stay alive.

Are there certain heart medications you should avoid? Learn which treatments work the best for heart health.

Excess body fat isn’t just unattractive; it can increase your risk for serious health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes.

Do you know what diseases run in your family? Fortunately, genetics doesn't have to predict your risk of getting one of them.

Are you disease-proof? What if you were able to reduce your risk of disease by a whopping 80 percent?