Couch potatoes at highest risk of dementia

Couch potatoes are just as likely to get dementia as those born with the Alzheimer's gene, a new study claims.This means that even without any genetic risk factors, over-65s who rarely exercise are among the most likely to develop the disease.

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Colombian Soccer Player Survives Plane Crash With Bible in Hand

Helio Neto was traveling with the Colombian soccer team and other passengers when the plane crashed, killing 71 people. Although Neto is still in the hospital recovering from serious injuries, he thanks God for keeping him safe.

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Eating after 7pm increases risk of heart attack

Millions of Britons are increasing their risk of heart attacks by eating dinner after 7pm, experts have warned.

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World record-breaking gold medalist says her "doping" is Jesus

The Ethiopian runner who obliterated the 23-year-old 10,000m world record by 13 seconds as she won gold has claimed her 'doping is Jesus' as she denied cheating.

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Exercise prevents Alzheimers

Regular exercise is the best lifestyle change a middle-aged person can make to prevent dementia, a landmark study has revealed. Activity of any intensity, from walking the dog to mountain climbing, helps prevents the cognitive decline typical in patients with Alzheimer's disease, experts said.

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Exercise, weight loss reduces cancer risk says study

A large trial is being launched this summer to establish whether diet and exercise regimes should be prescribed by doctors for women who have had breast cancer in the same way that they prescribe drugs, to prevent the disease returning and potentially save lives.

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Going To Church Could Help You Live Longer, Study Says

Many Americans say they attend church because it helps them stay grounded and gives them spiritual guidance. A new study suggests that regular attendance may also help increase their lifespan.

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Never Give Up Hope

Editorial

We must never give up hope. Regardless of the outlook or the situation God can change our pain for peace, our sorrow for joy and our sins for Christ's pardoning grace. There is hope for anyone who asks God to take away the heavy burdens that crushes the soul. Trust in God and experience the blessedness of the peace of Christ.

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Living longer? Ditch MEAT! Vegetarians live four years longer, experts reveal

Eradicating meat from your diet could add nearly fours years to your life, experts have suggested. Going vegetarian for at least 17 years, extends a person's life expectancy by 3.6 years, a study has shown.

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Study shows less than 3% of Americans have healthy lifestyle

The lifestyle of more than 97 percent of Americans cannot be considered “healthy” according to a new study that examined people’s diets, exercise, body fat, as well as whether they smoked. Researchers also found trends based on age, gender, and ethnicity.

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Processed Meat Is A Cancer Hazard, World Health Organization Says

Bloomberg

Eating processed meats is a cancer hazard, and red meat probably is too, according to the World Health Organization.

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Here's Another Huge Reason To Eat A Plant-Based Diet

Huffington Post | March 13, 2015

If you're a vegetarian, we have some good news for you: Munching on all those plants may cut your risk for colorectal cancer -- the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. -- by about 20 percent.

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How a McDonald's Sausage Burrito contains more than 100 ingredients -including one chemical used in FIREWORKS

Daily Mail | February 6, 2015

A McDonald's Sausage Burrito certainly promises to fire you up for the day, with more than 100 ingredients including one chemical compound used in fireworks.

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Celery may help kill cancer

Natural News | October 23, 2014

If you need another reason to add more celery into your diet, researchers have now identified a compound in the vegetable that demonstrates anti-tumor activity. Effective against several types of cancer -- including those of the pancreas, ovaries, liver, small intestine, stomach, lung and breast -- apigenin has been shown in vitro to significantly inhibit cancer cell proliferation. Although this flavonoid is present in a variety of fruits and vegetables, celery is a particularly rich source of the compound.

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Eating five portions of fruit and veg a day is also good for the BRAIN and helps prevent depression

Daily Mail | September 24, 2014

Five daily portions of fruit and vegetables won't just help stave off disease - they could also keep the blues away. A new study has found a person's mental well-being may be closely linked to how much fresh produce they eat.

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Advice From a Vegan Cardiologist

New York Times | August 6, 2014

Dr. Kim A. Williams, the president-elect of the American College of Cardiology, often sees patients who are overweight and struggling with hypertension, Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. One of the things he advises them to do is to change their diets.

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Seventh-day Adventists on Average live 10 years longer than most people

What Seventh-Day Adventists Get Right That Lengthens Their Life Expectancy

Huffington Post | July 31, 2014

Statistics have shown that religion makes people happier, but it turns out it can help you live longer, too.

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Meat Is Murder: America’s Deadly Beef Obsession

US News and World Report | July 30, 2014

For most Americans, a meal isn’t a meal unless there’s a piece of meat on the plate. But the desire to have chicken or beef every time we sit down to eat is making us sick – not only by increasing our waistlines, but raising our risk for cancer and heart disease as well.

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Even a 5-minute run can help prevent heart disease

CNN News | July 28, 2014

Good news for runners: A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests running, even for a few minutes a day, can reduce your risk of dying from heart disease – whether you plod along or go at race speed.

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