Read Dr. Jonny Bowden's previous newsletter articles below:
Tart cherries might not be one of the first foods that come to mind when you think "heart healthy," but perhaps they should be. New research from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center shows that compounds in cherries may protect against the kind of inflammation that’s been associated with both heart disease and diabetes.
By Dr. Jonny Bowden | Mon, Aug 18, 2008
Vitamin K is the “Rodney Dangerfield” of bone-health vitamins: It gets no respect. No one talks about it. Instead, we talk about calcium and magnesium and vitamin D. But vitamin K, too, is critically important for building strong bones.
By Dr. Jonny Bowden | Mon, Jul 7, 2008
Three decades ago, Herbert Benson, MD, the pioneering doctor who helped introduce the concept of mind-body medicine to the U.S., studied qi gong while he was researching what he termed "the relaxation response." He concluded that to reach a state of deep relaxation, all you have to do is control your body, your breathing, and your mind.
By Dr. Jonny Bowden | Thu, May 22, 2008
Recently, I interviewed Dan Buettner, whose latest book, The Blue Zones, is a veritable treasure trove of tips for living longer. Buettner is an explorer whose work for National Geographic led to the book. He investigated four parts of the world where there are more healthy centenarians than anywhere else - Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, CA; Okinawa, Japan; and Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. Here's what we can learn from the folks who've done "anti-aging" better than anyone else on the planet.
By Dr. Jonny Bowden | Fri, Apr 4, 2008
Push-ups are a terrific way to build upper-body strength and endurance. They're also a symbol of fitness and vigor.
By Dr. Jonny Bowden | Thu, Mar 20, 2008
People who already drink a lot of coffee don't have to feel 'guilty' as long as coffee does not affect their daily life.
By Dr. Jonny Bowden | Wed, Mar 12, 2008
For years, we've been hearing about the dangers of too much sodium in the diet. In salt-sensitive people, sodium can, in fact, raise blood pressure.
By Dr. Jonny Bowden | Tue, Mar 4, 2008
A new study has found that high-glycemic-load diets are strongly associated with an increased risk for diabetes.
By Dr. Jonny Bowden | Mon, Mar 3, 2008
When it comes to losing weight and curbing appetite, one diet smokes the competition. That's a diet high in protein and low in carbs.
By Dr. Jonny Bowden | Mon, Jan 21, 2008
It’s been established that exercise can enhance your mood. But does being in a good mood increase the likelihood that you’ll exercise in the first place?
By Dr. Jonny Bowden | Wed, Aug 20, 2008
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