Most people are afraid of losing their precious vision due to the natural effects of aging. However, there are other factors that can dim your vision and put a strain on your eyes such as a nutrient-poor diet… smoking… chronic stress… poor circulation… and increased  “near work” activities including computer, TV and video games. But there are natural steps you can take to maintain and support your sight.

Issues with bone integrity can occur when natural breakdown of the bone outpaces formation, and unwanted effects to structure and integrity can result. Taking steps to promote continued bone strength is critical. Millions of Americans should seriously consider boosting their bone strength; this is particularly true for women, who are four times as likely to require robust nutritional support for bone health than men.

To produce the energy needed for your cells, your body produces a miracle nutrient called coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). In fact, CoQ10 is a vital antioxidant molecule that provides the “spark” necessary to convert stored fat and nutrients into energy your body can use. What does that mean for you?

Some studies have indicated that individuals can significantly enhance colon health simply by changing their eating habits. A recent article published by the North Shore Sun cited a report from the World Cancer Research Fund.

Would you like to live for a century… but you’re afraid of what effect those years will have on your mind? It’s a valid concern since scientific research reports that an astonishing 76 percent of Americans experience occasional memory lapses and decreased alertness. But you don’t have to be part of those statistics. Although some doctors believe you’re powerless to prevent age-related mental decline, studies show that vinpocetine and phosphatidylserine (PS) are all-natural nutrients that can effectively boost your brain power and help support a healthy memory.

A research team at the Mayo Clinic has determined the lifetime risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and six other autoimmune issues for both men and women. Lead author Cynthia Crowson and her colleagues published their findings in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism.

Unhealthy blood pressure is a silent killer that can lead to heart and brain problems, cholesterol issues, kidney troubles and blood sugar imbalances. Almost 24 million Americans struggle with blood pressure problems although they exercise regularly, stick to a healthy diet and take multiple prescription medicines. Why? Your blood pressure could be spiraling out of control because of three often overlooked culprits.

People who have fatty liver disease may be three times more likely to experience a stroke than healthy individuals, according to a paper that was published in the journal Epidemiology. Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the London Health Sciences Centre explored the association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease—a condition in which fat accumulates in the liver of non-drinkers—and stroke.

According the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, many food allergies are actually immune system reactions to lectins—little-known sticky proteins that are a part of a plant’s natural immune system and which provide a protective barrier for the plant. You may not have heard of lectins, but they aren’t a new discovery. As early as 1954 research talks of lectins sticking and clumping to your blood cells. However, very few scientists made the connection between lectins and digestive problems until recently.

The results of a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine indicate that probiotics may be able to reduce the frequency and severity of chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to HealthDay News. The news provider explained that between 2 and 3 percent of all women regularly experience these types of infections, which are commonly caused by an imbalance of the vaginal bacteria Lactobacillus crispatus.